Life is constantly changing, and our wardrobe should reflect who we are, who we want to be, and how we want to portray ourselves to the world. Significant body changes, a new job, weather changes, a grown-up chapter of life, and simply wanting to start afresh could dictate a unique wardrobe style.
What to consider in building a wardrobe
“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have?” Your wardrobe should reflect your goals and the future you envision while considering your current lifestyle.
- Take your time. Do not rush the process – make sure that any item bought should pass these questions
(A) Is it a quality item? Will it last?
(B) Will it be a good building block for my wardrobe?
(C) Does it “feel “ like me? Finding staples representing style and voice is key to having a unique wardrobe.
(D )Can I wear it more than once?
(E) Is it comfortable?
- Career and job description play a huge role in the choice of outfit.
- Dress for your body size- wearing clothes that don’t fit can be depressing. However, if you are considering losing weight, toning your body, or even gaining muscles. It is essential to buy at a lower pace and adjust as you go.
- Hone your personal style.
What I should avoid when building a wardrobe
- Do not buy on impulse- seeing something on an influencer, store, mall, or shop is accessible. Resist buying what is not needed.
- Avoid sale shopping- there is a tendency to buy wear during sales due to price slash, which can result in impulse purchases. Sales will only help build wardrobes if the items are necessary for creating a new closet.
- Oversaturating yourself with Inspiration- obsessing over a Pinterest board and a photo album of inspirational images will result in an endless budget for expensive items, which will not build the right wardrobe.
Exact Items needed
- You need a base set of colours.
- Easy, bright colours to consider will include White, Black, Navy, Grey and Tan.
Pop colours to try Red, Pink, or Blue
- Easy neutral prints to try will include stripes, Plaids, and leopard skin.
- Fitted Tee: White Tee, Black or Grey Tee, versatile t-shirts are a great building block to outfits.
- Trousers: Jeans, pants trousers which could be skinny, high waist, straight leg.
- Skirts: silk skirt, denim skirt.
- Jackets
- Dresses: These can be slip dresses, knit dresses, A-line dresses, and shirt dresses.
- Shoes needed include heeled boots, classic sneakers, flats, or simple strap sandals.
Essential Wardrobe Accessories
- A classic pair of sunglasses; choose a staple pair of glasses that fits your face well, not too big or too small. They are medium sizes which work well and never go out of fashion.
- A classic watch: a simple look is functional and chic; it is essential to have a size that fits.
- A small pair of hoops: A classic pair of hoods are essential in any wardrobe.
- Leather tote.
- Wool scarf: Adding a scarf in winter is a great way to stay warm, but it also adds a lot to your outfit style-wise.
- Crossbody bags
Remember to collect items you love, and they will serve your closet for years
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