I am often asked how much money is needed to buy a new wardrobe. I believe that with a little effort you can look great on any budget. All you need are the right tips and tricks.
1. Make the most of what you already have. Before you head to the mall, start by shopping in your closet. Take a mental inventory of what you own. Ask yourself how you can wear what you have more? Are you breaking up your suit to wear as three different outfits? Could the dress you bought for a special event look more casual with a simple change of accessories? Is your closet neat and organized so you know exactly what you have and where it is? The simple act of being more aware of what you have will help you discover the infinite possibilities your closet holds.
2. Step out of your shopping box. With so many retailers dedicated to our shopping pleasure, you can find anything you need at any price point. Step outside of your usual shopping habits and hit new and different stores. Try discount stores like TJMaxx or Marshalls. With a little patience you can find great designer pieces for a lot less.
3. Change up your accessories. Accessories can completely change the look of an outfit. Accessories are a fun way to add color, participate in a trend, or add versatility to your wardrobe. Try on your favorite outfit and then change a layer, your shoes, or jewelry for a completely different look.
4. Host a clothing swap party. Swap clothing with your friends. A clothing swap is a great way to get new wardrobe pieces and helps you create more room in your own closet. Not to mention a clothing swap is a great excuse for a party and is an environmentally friendly activity!
5. What’s old can once again be new. With the help of a great tailor you can turn your old clothing into something fabulous and new. Shorten a long frumpy skirt into a knee length wardrobe staple. Get a great shirt just by taking in the seams for a better fit. Modernize an old jacket just by adding belt loops and shortening the length. A great tailor can help you turn your favorite pieces into one of a kind looks.
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There’s nothing better than a successful day of shopping. You arrive home proud of your hard work and add your new items to your sea of clothes. You are confident that the next time you get dressed you will know exactly what to wear. Clothing with tags still on them is a common problem for many of my clients who struggle with the feeling of having nothing to wear. After you finish your shopping there are a few things you can do to ensure the things you buy will help you build a versatile wardrobe.
My first tip is to stop feeling guilty about the clothes you have bought and never worn. The guilt does nothing but eat away at you and at the end of the day, or the beginning as the case may be, won’t help you get dressed any faster. Put aside your guilt and pull out the clothing in your closet still plagued with tags. Ask yourself why you haven’t worn them? Maybe you forgot you had them or maybe they never really fit. Make a mental note and then find out which items can be returned. Those that can’t can be sold at consignment stores or ebay, donated to charity, or used in a fun clothing swap with your friends. Find them a new home and move on.
Next discover how to make sure the purchases you make will help you build a versatile wardrobe with these simple tips.
When you come home from shopping, take a few minutes to try on your purchases again. Often we need the reality of our own mirror or the reminder of our lifestyle to help us determine how useful an item of clothing will be.
Next, take the new items into your closet and pair them with the pieces you imagined making outfits with while in the store. Is the outfit how you pictured? Will it suit the purpose you intended?
Consider grouping new items together in your closet. One of the most common challenges for shopaholics is remembering what they have. Often clothes get stuck in the closet and we forget we even own them. Review your “new clothing” section every few weeks to make sure you have actually worn the things you bought.
For more tips on creating a versatile wardrobe contact Charleston Style Concierge.
Do you put together an outfit for a specific event with ease, but have trouble creating new and different looks for every day? Your wardrobe may suffer from lack of versatility.
Your wardrobe lacks versatility if…
1. You buy similar items to those you already own. The new black shirt you loved in the store is less exciting at home when you realize the outfit you will create looks the same as the one you always put together with your other black shirts.
2. You buy an outfit for a specific purpose and then never think about it again. Break up the pieces and think of other ways to wear them. Add accessories or layers to change the original look.
3. Your clothing purchases deviate from your true wardrobe needs. Buying what you actually need is a key element to feeling stylish and put together all the time.
4. You are not buying clothing in your correct size. Fabulous but ill-fitting items will do you no good hanging in the closet. Buy clothing that fits you as you are right now.
5. If you don’t have a mental inventory of what you own. Make an effort to edit your closet at least twice a year. You will remember what you own and will now be able to determine if a new piece will be a versatile addition to your wardrobe.
I recently read a magazine article that inspired me to start this blog. The article asks the question, “Can we be comfortable in our clothes, and at the same time, feel attractive and happy with the way we look?” It went on to wonder how the average woman could ever find style and happiness with themselves if a woman like Oprah is guilty of forgoing comfort in the name of fashion.
I believe every woman can feel confident, comfortable, and stylish in her clothing. Often we hide behind frumpy clothing in the name of comfort. What most women don’t understand is they can be both comfortable and fashionable, it just takes a little bit of effort and is far from impossible. My services help women find a balance between comfort and fashion that makes them feel happy and self-confident.
This blog will provide great style tips and tricks. Look and feel great every time you walk out the door. Don’t settle for anything less.
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