I am definitely not a fashionista, but these are a few ideas I have gleaned when sorting out my own wardrobe:
- Only choose to keep what fits well and what makes you feel good.
- Store away out of season clothes if possible. This makes it more clear what is currently useful and makes it easier to organise what is left in your collection.
- Consider your lifestyle - is it more often casual or smart? It is a good idea to fit your clothes to your current situation but remember to also have a few outfits for smart occasions if you are mainly casual and similarly a few casual outfits if your week is in the formal work world.
- Have some core/basic items that are versatile pieces and work well with a lot of your other items. It helps if these basics are mostly in neutral colours. Then add personality to outfits with accessories such as jewellery, scarves, shoes and handbags as well as more colourful clothing extras. My all time favourite fashion blog is The Vivienne Files for advice on how to build and co-ordinate a capsule wardrobe.
- Be intentional when shopping and buy quality items rather than quantity. If you have sorted through your wardrobe before you purchase anything you are likely to have a better idea of what you need for the season. It may be helpful to have a specific shopping list of items that are missing from your wardrobe.
I think clothing is so personal that it is impossible for anyone to dictate a "must have" list. Everyone needs to find what works for her. I am drawn to darker neutral colours as staples with bright accents in pink! I also spend a lot of time in jeans.
What are your top clothing items that are favourites in your wardrobe? Do you have any tips for minimising and organising a clothing collection?
