There’s been a lot of talk about organising a wardrobe; you have most likely been there and done that. You’ve gone through your wardrobe to weed out the items that no longer fit you and those that fail to ‘spark joy’ (as Marie Kondo so aptly put it), but before you know it, you’re in the same predicament once again, with a wardrobe that’s full to bursting! Of course, you can always try to get a bigger wardrobe or organise it by throwing stuff away, but at the end of the day, it may be worth considering that you may need to change how you buy things. For example, you can invest in high-quality pieces instead of buying everything in sight and place your bet on trendy pieces – without splurging on them! So what else can you do to change the way you shop and have a better wardrobe? Let’s find out.
- Invest in high-quality items
As mentioned, why not start by investing in high-quality items? By doing this, you are creating your wardrobe’s backbone. You will get items of good value, and even if they are expensive, you will get the most out of wearing them for a longer time. Go for versatile pieces that are easy to mix and match with others in your collection. Think of items that will give you great cost-per-wear, such as a good coat, a black dress or blazer, a generic white shirt, blue denim jeans, black pumps, white sneakers or trainers, and so on.
- Go for easy and affordable trendy pieces
It’s fun to go with what’s trendy once in a while, and we strongly advise you to do so. For example, if you like the ruffled look on blouses or dresses, go for it – but choose one that’s not as pricey. In the same vein, try not to spend loads of money on a jumper which you will only get to wear for a season.
- Consider each purchase carefully
We’ve all been guilty of buying on impulse, which is fine once in a while. But if you want to make the best choices with your wardrobe and choose only good pieces that last, consider each purchase carefully. Built-in wardrobes Manchester specialists such as MyFittedBedroom agree – it’s essential to think of at least three wardrobe combinations with each piece in your current wardrobe, and if you can’t think of any, you may want to scrap it.
- Do your research – and sleep on it!
As mentioned, we’ve all been guilty of impulse buying, but try not to make it a habit, or you will end up with an overloaded wardrobe. You can do one thing to avoid it, though – sleep on it. Moreover, try to do your research on the items you like and need and see if you can find them cheaper elsewhere. And here’s another tip that’s helped plenty of shoppers time and time again – sleep on it, and if you still want it badly the following day, that’s your cue.
- Find a skilled tailor
A tailor is expensive – but find a tailor to make alterations for you instead. Sometimes, it’s all in how your clothes look on you and whether they’re the right fit. So look for a skilled tailor who can make adjustments and hem sleeves and trousers and fit your shoulders to blazers and jackets, and you’re set.
