Most people that take a look into their closets see a jumble of random articles of clothings--a blouse you loved but never had anything to wear it with, old jeans that will never see the light of day again, sweaters that were gifts that you will never wear, period. The thing about such a cluttered wardrobe is that it is hard to start to build a more sophisticated and trendy look when what you have to build off of is so jumbled and without focus. Fret no more! There is an easy way to have a better wardrobe without having to rip your hair out in frustration.
First, bite the bullet and pull everything out of your closet and start to categorize. Don't cling to things that you think you might wear possibly some day. If you haven't worn it yet, haven't thought about wearing it at all, you probably won't find an excuse to wear it. This process is about minimizing the clutter and separating out the clothes that you truly do like and wear frequently so that you have a better core wardrobe to build off of. Once the separation process is complete (and the better articles of clothing that you are getting rid of donated to Good Will or some other such organization), it is time to make lists!
Now list making in and of itself isn't that exciting. But this is your opportunity to look at what you have and start forming an idea of what it is that you would need, and what would be practical to buy. Say you need a jacket. So in looking at your newly dwindled down wardrobe what would go with several of the things that you own making a new outfit with each combination. This allows you to think about how new pieces will fit in your wardrobe and give you more versatility. Now the best part: shopping.
While shopping, don't forget the things that you have marked on your list. And whatever you do, do not settle for bargain clothing or knock off brands. It may be a bit more expensive and you may only be able to purchase a few of your essential items at a time, but the quality of the clothing is of huge importance. Not only will the fit be better and you will look better for it, but it is like any sort of investment. The higher the quality the longer it lasts. So the money that you are putting into it now will definitely pay off.
Just remember that through this entire process it is about flow and versatility. You want your wardrobe to reflect who you are, but not sacrifice the elements of class and sophistication we all wish to achieve. Plus once you have the essentials, if you have focussed on keeping a flow there will be so many ways to mix and match you will have twice as many outfits you thought you had. So happy shopping!
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