3 New Year's Wardrobe Resolutions
- Carol Osnes
- Jan 3, 2018
- 2 min read
With the start of a new year are new beginnings - out with the old and in with the new! And what better way to embrace that philosophy than with your wardrobe. It's the ideal time to take stock of your clothing and see what's working and what isn't. But before rushing out and just buying a lot of new clothes, it might be wise to take the following into consideration before purchasing.
1. Don't buy anything just because it's on sale. Most of my clients have a closet full of clothes but are not wearing the majority of them. When I dig a little deeper and ask "why" they bought the item, the overwhelming reply is, "It was on sale" or "It was a great deal." But if you're not wearing the clothes you purchased, then it really isn't a great deal after all. It's actually money wasted. (It's the cost-per-wear that determines the value of the clothing.) And I would venture the style of the item is not really "who you are" which is why you're not wearing it. For example, if your style is classic, timeless pieces, but you purchased a ruffle blouse (which is more of a romantic style) just because it was on sale, it's not your fashion personality and probably why you're not comfortable wearing it.
2. Don't buy anything just because it's the current trend. While most women want to look stylish and current, not all trends look good on all women. Case in point - skinny jeans/pants. If you carry your weight (or rather gain weight) in your hips or thighs, the leanness of the pants only calls attention to your "challenge" area by making it look larger in comparison to your legs. A bootcut style would serve you better. And speaking of trends, it's time to give the cold shoulder to the "cold shoulder" look...this coming from the fashion gurus themselves.
3. Buy an item that will go with three other pieces you already have. This is how to start building an integrated wardrobe that gives you many options. When buying a new top, for instance, ask yourself, "What three items in my wardrobe will this go with?" Jeans are usually a given. Then maybe you have a navy skirt it would go with? And also a pair of white jeans? By shopping this way, you stop buying "orphan" pieces that can only be worn with one other item and give yourself many new outfits options for years to come.
Need help determining what to keep and what to part with in your wardrobe? Call Carol at 612-927-8388 or email her at carol@WardrobeReImagined.com to learn more.
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