I think women are realizing that maybe they don’t need a closet full of clothes. They just need the right clothes. – Michael Kors
Steps to create a wardrobe with clothes that suit your personality, body shape, and lifestyle and a few tips to organize your closet to have easy access to pull things out and to get dressed quickly every day.
- Organize your closet: the physical space and the contents. A clean and neat wardrobe is the key to “see it to wear it.”
- Store and take care of your clothes to prolong their lifespan. “Love yourself enough to wear clean clothes.” – LZ
- Know your body shape, color palette, identify your style and your fashion statement.
- Know what you wear under clothes! A solid foundation for building a wardrobe is to wear the right size of undergarments for your body type. Stock your lingerie drawer and indulge to splurge for the best bras, panties, and shapewear.
- Build a wardrobe based on personal style and lifestyle that identify your image goals and shows who you are.
- Build a wardrobe of classic pieces that will be a must-have in your closet for seasons, and you will wear forever.
- Evaluate and update your wardrobe each season to keep a flattering and fashionable style.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the steps to building a wardrobe I will actually wear?
Start by organizing your closet, store and care for your clothes to prolong their lifespan, and learn your body shape, color palette, and style. Then build a wardrobe based on your personal style and lifestyle, anchor it with classic pieces you will wear for seasons, and evaluate and update it each season.
Why does closet organization matter for personal style?
A clean and neat wardrobe is the key to the principle of see it to wear it. Organizing both the physical space and its contents gives you easy access to pull things out and get dressed quickly every day.
Do undergarments really affect how my clothes look?
Yes; wearing the right size of undergarments for your body type is a solid foundation for building a wardrobe. Stock your lingerie drawer and allow yourself to splurge on the best bras, panties, and shapewear.
What should I know about myself before shopping for clothes?
Know your body shape, your color palette, your style, and your fashion statement, as well as your lifestyle and image goals. A wardrobe built on personal style and lifestyle shows who you are rather than just filling a closet.
How often should I review my wardrobe?
Evaluate and update your wardrobe each season to keep your style flattering and fashionable. Regular reviews ensure your clothes continue to suit your personality, body shape, and lifestyle.