Refreshing your wardrobe is a great way to boost your style when the new season arrives. Whether you’re looking to update your look for a new career path or to start dating again, or simply want to boost your confidence in general or try out some new trends, there are plenty of ways to mix things up and create a stylish, versatile collection of clothes that you’ll love to wear.
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Remind Yourself What You Already Own
One of the best ways to refresh your wardrobe is by de-cluttering your closet and making room for new gear. This can be daunting, but it’s essential to create a wardrobe that works for you. Examine every item in your closet, especially the clothes you wear in the warmer months of the year, to see what’s in there.
Doing this will help you clarify where you have gaps to fill and what you’re already over-inundated in, clothing-wise. Go through your goods one by one and make a pile of goods that are damaged, too worn, no longer fit, or are completely out of style, and sell or donate them where possible. The rest you can use for rags or put in the bin, or repair or alter as needed.
Then, once you’ve decluttered your closet, start thinking about what you want to add to your wardrobe. This could be anything from a few key pieces to an entirely new collection of clothes. Consider the colors and patterns that suit you and the pieces you feel most comfortable in. With these factors in mind, you can start shopping for new items to complement your existing wardrobe.
Create A Budget
When you are resolved to refresh your closet, you must have a budget. Most of you do not have a plan on how much money to invest in clothing, and this is why you often fail to maintain your monthly or quarterly budgets.
Take your income and expenses and engage yourself in creating a monthly budget, meaning what to spend on clothes, shoes, and other accessories.
Analyze Your Style
See if you can get some clarity on your personal style, too. Analyze what you’ve been wearing most often and ask yourself why you like the pieces. Are they comfortable? Flattering? Do they fit your lifestyle? Do you like the image they convey or the price point you typically pay? Once you’ve identified your style, you can use it as a guide for better refreshing your wardrobe over the coming weeks.
If you’re still unsure what your personal style is, though, there are several ways to figure it out. You can ask your closest friends or family members, seek the advice of a stylist, check out online quizzes, or browse fashion blogs and magazines for some ideas. When buying new pieces for your wardrobe this season, always remember to buy goods that reflect your personality and make you comfortable and confident.
Shop Sales When You Can
It goes without saying that every one of us likes to buy when there is a bulk discount. Keep track of the holiday and, specifically, the festive discounts. Most retailers hold their products to sell in bulk at the end of the seasons and the festive seasons.
Optimize these opportunities, and you will get all that you need to refresh your wardrobe at friendly prices. What you need is alacrity.
Be Careful With Trendy Clothing
While we all like to check out the latest clothing trends having an impact, be wary of shopping too predominantly for things that may not still be “in” next summer. When refreshing your wardrobe, your money will be better spent on quality, classic items you can wear year after year that always look stylish.
For instance, stock up on some sundresses and not-too-short shorts and skirts that you can wear at the office, barbecues, on dates, brunches with friends, family dinners, and the like, as well as some suitable swimsuits, comfortable sandals and slip-nos, and some hot-weather tops. You may also want some lightweight denim jeans or loose-fitting trousers and a classic blazer or shirt for cooler nights.
It’s fun to try out some of the latest trends in a more minimal way, too, though. For example, you might purchase one of the new “It” bags of the season that you know will go with a lot of what you own or a few tops or dresses in or featuring the trending colors everyone seems to be wearing. You can also often find interesting on-trend jewelry items to help you test out new ideas, or you might add to your shoe collection.
Examine Refund And Return Policies
Lastly, since it’s easy to get caught up in the moment when shopping, find out what the refund and other return policies are at different stores before you hand over your credit card or otherwise finalize transactions. You don’t want to get stuck with goods you like at the time but feel differently about when you go to wear them at home the first time.
Many sale items, in particular, aren’t allowed to be returned at all, or you might only be able to exchange goods or get a credit note. Don’t assume all stores offer change-of-mind policies or 30-day refund options or, if they do, that these apply to everything they sell.
Whether you’re browsing an online Air Jordan shoe store for your latest Nike kicks fix or checking out what’s new in your favorite local jewelry boutique, you need to feel confident that you won’t want to return your purchase or that you can bring it back for a refund or exchange, etc., if you do change your mind.
Conclusion
Take your time refreshing your wardrobe this season and only focus on goods you fall in love with and will get plenty of wear out of. Plus, if deals seem too good to be true, remember they probably are. Enjoy your shopping but don’t get duped by fake wares or low-quality items that won’t even last you the season.
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