5 Ways to Stretch Your Wardrobe
Hello my Posh friends,
When I talk to people about style, I often hear two concerns:
“I have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear.” OR “I get tired of wearing my pieces the same way repeatedly. I have run out of ideas.”
It can be easy to get stuck in a fashion rut. With all our daily activities and busy schedules, it can be a challenge to think about ways to get the most out of our wardrobes, and I get it. In response, I have put together a list of 5 ways to help spark creativity and use your existing pieces to create the illusion of an extensive wardrobe.
1. DEVELOP A SCHEDULE
Developing a schedule will require an upfront investment of time, but will help keep you organized, reduce your morning stress, and save time in the long run.
Keep track of how often you wear your pieces and try to rotate them in such a way where:
(a) You’re not wearing an item too frequently.
(b) You’re able to change up the appearance of the item so it has a new look.
Below is a sample schedule for a business casual office setting that shows how you can potentially rotate your clothing. Your schedule will vary based on the number of items in your wardrobe and lifestyle.
2. REMIX YOUR PIECES
Creativity is the cornerstone of style, and when you tap into your imagination, amazing things can happen. Think about ways you can reinvent the items in your wardrobe to create new and innovative looks.
3. TRY PATTERN MIXING
Pattern mixing may seem intimidating, but it’s not as scary as it sounds. It’s a great way to add interest to your ensembles and help stretch your wardrobe. If you’re just dipping your toe in the water of pattern-mixing, here are a few tips:
4. ACCESSORIZE
Accessories can change the look of your garments and bring them to life. Use items such as jewelry, scarves, handbags, shoes, tights, hats, belts, and ties/bowties, eyeglasses/sunglasses, to liven up your outfits. Here are some ideas:
Clothing rental services are really popular right now. They’re a great option for people with limited closet and storage space and they work well for those who want to add variety to their wardrobes.
Other services like Stitch Fix provide you with outfit and style suggestions based on your “style personality,” and send a box of items as frequently or infrequently as you’d like. You will pay a $20 styling fee, which gets credited towards any items you keep. Pricing ranges between $25-$500, and you can receive a 25% discount off your entire order if you keep everything in your delivery.
There are a number of benefits to these services including:
- Reducing or eliminating the time you spend shopping at stores
- Saving money on dry cleaning
- Helping the environment by recycling clothing
- Receiving expert styling help
- Saving space in your closet
Using some or all of these tactics can help give the appearance of an endless wardrobe. The goal is to not have the largest closet but to have flexible and functional pieces that can be reworked to suit your lifestyle and many facets of your fashion personality.
For more ways to create the illusion of abundance and for other style tips, check @theposhmess.com
