Create a New Wardrobe like a Pro
With two weeks left in the school semester, all my peers are diving into their textbooks, setting up camp in the library and finalizing their internship plans. I, on the other hand, have been spending my time combing through Pinterest and various look books for inspiration for my new summer wardrobe. For anyone else that has a similar love of procrastination and fashion, here a few tips to help you create a new wardrobe like a pro:
Stylize
Okay, so you decided that you hated everything you used to own and now you absolutely NEED a new look. Deciding what you don’t like is a good start, but it’s important to also have a clear vision for what you do want in your new wardrobe as well. Avoid wasting your time, effort and money and head into the store with a clear vision for your new aesthetic.
The best way to create your plan is to start with a look book. Plenty of department stores and fashion lines provide online catalogs that preview outfits designed with current trends in mind. Pinterest also serves as a great fashion reference, especially if you want a place to save your inspiration to look back on later.
Accessorize
A new wardrobe isn’t just an excuse to buy new things, it’s a chance to reinvent your entire look. So don’t just stop at new clothes, invest in new accessories as well. Often style is best conveyed through the details: the shoes, jewelry, hats, tights and handbags. Accessories are an opportunity to be daring and showcase personality. Take the risk.
Budget
As much as we all wish we could enjoy the fun of shopping without having the consequence of paying for it, price tags are an unfortunate reality. So before going on a spending spree, be sure to know your budget. As great as it would be to let yourself by whatever you please, a new wardrobe isn’t worth being late on rent.
Recycle
Now that you have a beautiful new wardrobe, it’s time to make space for all of these purchases in your closet. It may be tempting to simply throw it all in the trash, but just because you no longer want them doesn’t mean that they aren’t useful. Instead of throwing them out, sell them to a second-hand shop or donate them to charity. This way, not only will your clothes get a second use from someone who truly needs them, but you may even get a little compensation in return.
Stay positive,
