Ever thought of a wardrobe makeover? With our ever evolving style, it might be time to consider one. Because sometimes, even if you have all the clothes in the world, there are days when you still feel like you don’t know what to wear. Don’t fret! As our editor always says “it takes years of iteration or trying things when it comes to personal style” and this applies to your wardrobe as well. To help you curate our dream closet tailored just for you, here are five easy steps to achieve your unique wardrobe makeover.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR PIECES
The first step is to get all the pieces of your wardrobe and create two piles: the keep pile, and donate pile. Think of this as a wardrobe cleanse – there’s no room for growth without letting go of something. In this case we recommend selling or donating, either for charity, or thrift. Key tips to make it easier for you to know what to keep and what to let go consider these concepts:
- Does it still fit me the way I want it to?
- Can I wear this pieces multiple times?
- Does it still speak to my personal style?
If the answer is yes, it belongs to the keep pile, if not then it’s an opportunity to let go of the piece. Remember, don’t feel afraid to make tough decisions.
CONSIDER WHAT’S EXCESS & LACKING
Now that you’ve narrowed down what to keep, it’s time to cross check again if there is something lacking or excess in your pieces. Check if all your pieces are all basics or statement pieces. From there, focus on what you have and what pieces may be missing. Then you’ll have a goal of knowing which pieces to add to your wardrobe.
VISUALIZE YOUR DREAM CLOSET
Be on the lookout for things you want to have to your wardrobe. As a guide to stay on track refrain from buying pieces just because it’s on bargain or pieces that simply that doesn’t suit you. If it helps, creating a vision board to follow the direction you want to go in for your wardrobe is a great guide. This way you know your closet inside and out.
CREATE LOOKS WITH YOUR EXISTING WARDROBE
Shopping your own wardrobe with existing pieces is one thing, but turning up the creativity to churn out stand out new looks out of old pieces is a style technique that’s important to learn, especially when maximizing your wardrobe. One unexpected tip to achieve this goal is never be afraid to repeat your outfits especially when they’re stellar. Nowadays, outfit repetition is sometimes viewed in a bad light, but mastering the art of rewearing outfits is fundamental. Especially when investing in your wardrobe.
MAKE AN EFFORT TO DISCOVER NEW BRANDS OR PIECES THAT SPEAK TO YOU
Of all the stages of giving your closet a wardrobe makeover, this part is probably the most fun as you get to explore new brands and designers that speak to your core style. This step, though more time consuming than the others because researching and discover new brands, can also be the most rewarding. Take it as an opportunity to really carve out the uniqueness of your wardrobe and bring to life your wardrobe makeover. Achieve this by only choosing brands and pieces that speak to the style direction you’re headed. En voilà the wardrobe of your dreams is born.
