Deciding to update your wardrobe when it doesn’t align with your life anymore doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A wardrobe update is a chance to fall back in love with your clothes, discover your personal style, and make getting dressed effortless.
This post is the third article in Step 2: Editing Your Wardrobe, and will walk you through 5 practical steps to update your wardrobe thoughtfully.
When To Update Your Wardrobe
- Starting a new job with a dress code
- When your clothes are torn, worn down, or no longer fit comfortably
- Wardrobe full of trends instead of practical pieces
- Major lifestyle changes
- Closet clutter and having nothing to wear
- Your closet is completely full but it takes you ages to find an outfit
- Your wardrobe no longer reflects who you are
How Do I Update My Wardrobe
Before updating your wardrobe, get a clear picture of what you already have. If you haven’t done a full closet clean out, start there.
Take note of what’s working and what could be improved.
Step 1: Fill Gaps Intentionally
Now that everything is organized look at what’s missing.
- Figure out what you want to add to give your wardrobe an update that’s aligned with who you are without adding anything unnecessary
- Ask yourself if there are styles you wish you had, because you know they align with your life
The key here is to remember that a wardrobe update doesn’t mean you have to buy everything completely new, take it slow and add a few fresh basics or statement pieces.
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Step 2: Refresh outdated styles
- Classic styles like camisoles, denim, and cardigans are updated with new silhouettes and colours every few years
- Change out some of your older pieces to more modern styles
- Swap out your skinny jeans for a straight or wide leg pair of denim
- Switch out a fitted tee for an oversized fit
Simply find your own personal style and update the pieces to meet today’s updates.
Step 3: Define your outfit formula
This is why wardrobes often get cluttered, you need an outfit formula.
- Identify 3 to 5 go to outfit combinations you actually wear regularly
- Notice recurring silhouettes, layers, and proportions
- Build this consistency so getting dressed feels easier
Step 4: refine refine refine
Continue to remove and add pieces over time to refine your wardrobe. This doesn’t mean shopping consistently, updates work best when styles are added slowly and with intention.
Step 5: Take a step back and re-evaluate
Once you’ve added pieces into your wardrobe take a look at everything again, and make sure you have a well rounded wardrobe where you can easily mix and match outfits.
How Can I Upgrade My Wardrobe Without Buying Anything
- Clothing swaps with friends, family or co workers
- Sell or donate pieces to fund additions
- Thrift carefully for intentional, missing pieces is often low cost
Now that you have the steps to update your wardrobe, you’re ready to dive deeper into refining your wardrobe over time and explore what to keep and what to let go of.
Check out the next post in Editing Your Wardrobe: Maintaining an Edited Wardrobe
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Where is the 1st black outfit from? Black jumper.