Closet Clean-Out
This is a must for anyone looking to concentrate their wardrobe. An organized closet is the foundation for focused style. You'll be amazed by what a little cleaning can do, not to mention you'll end up rediscovering old staple pieces that you can fall in love with all over again. We recommend you start the closet cleanse by sorting your clothes into the following piles: Love, Maybe, Toss and Seasonal.
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Assess and Coordinate
Once you've cleared the clutter, it'll be much easier to assess what you actually have and identify what your favorite items are. Your style will become more clear, and it'll be simpler to see which things go together, what outfits you already have, as well as what your closet may be missing.
Identify a Color Scheme
Once you've assessed the entirety of your closet, you'll definitely notice predominant color schemes and palettes. By identifying your color tastes, it will help you to get dressed in a more streamlined fashion.
Cover the Basics
Make sure to have these basics: a white shirt, a wrap dress, black pants, an A-line skirt and a V-neck top. By doing so, you'll never have to worry about pulling together a stylish outfit last minute because all of these key pieces will be at your disposal.
Experiment with Hair and Makeup
Change up your style without adding any more clutter to your closet by trying out new hairstyles and makeup techniques. Mastering a new beauty look can be equally as satisfying as working a new fashion trend, and it won't complicate your newly streamlined wardrobe.
Capsule Wardrobe
A capsule wardrobe is essentially a mini wardrobe comprised of all your favorite, most versatile pieces. The idea is to limit yourself to those pieces for a set amount of time, during which no shopping is allowed. Most people stick to roughly 35 to 40 pieces, including tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear and shoes. The rationale behind this is that most of the time, when we buy fun new pieces, we simply end up wearing old favorites.
The Rule of Three
When it comes to consolidating your collection of clothes, we suggest following the 'Rule of Three'. For example, when deciding which shoes to keep and which to toss, take each category (sneakers, flats, heels) and aim to have a classic pair, a statement pair and one last pair that falls somewhere between the two. This method tends to work best with shoes, but can easily be applied to the rest of your wardrobe.
Unsubscribe
Most of us are subscribed to more fashion and clothing email lists than we'd care to admit. While it may seem harmless, that relentless stream of emails may be hindering you from reaching your ultimate fashion potential. After all, there will always be another sale, so keep it simple and avoid the temptation.
Shop smart
If you have doubts in the dressing room, you'll most likely have doubts later too. So, when shopping, seriously consider whether or not you actually see yourself wearing the item you're thinking about purchasing. Also take into consideration the types of clothes that best suit your body type, rather than opting for certain pieces simply because they're on trend or on sale. This will not only benefit your wardrobe but will also prevent shopper's remorse.
Final remarks
If all else fails, keep the following in mind: don't let trends dictate your style; simplicity is key; trust your intuition; and get your clothes tailored whenever possible!
