6 long sleeve t-shirts I wear around the house, and underneath things when I garden, walk the dog, etc.
4 tops I wear when we go camping. (The demoted from everyday tops)
3 going out tops. One doesn’t fit properly, one I feel frumpy in (that baby doll style) and one (I got because it was massively on sale) that doesn’t go with any of my bottoms
6 work tops. They’re all summer tops I wear under cardigans in winter. I don’t like any of them.
There’s also a few tops I wear when I exercise, a couple my sister gave me (that are not really me) and one of those padded shoulder t-shirt tops because I noticed everyone else was wearing them.
BUT… I’m going to my sisters 40th in 3 weeks and I have nothing to wear, I’m catching up with a couple of girlfriends for lunch next Saturday and I have nothing to wear, I’m hoping to be able to start going to galleries and shows and doing some more cultural things again soon (now lockdown’s over) and I have nothing to wear, most Mondays I stare at my wardrobe before work and think, I have nothing to wear.”
In this case I’d say this person has not really considered building a wardrobe and has shopped without a plan. If you relate to this scenario here’s a couple of tips to try and prevent the “Nothing to Wear” situation from happening.
Write a list of all the areas of your life you need clothes for.
Write a list of the areas and things that are lacking. (ie gaps)
Consider what percentage of your wardrobe needs to be taken up with each area.
You’ll be so surprised by what a huge impact some of these little tweaks can have.
Tweaking requires nothing new – all it is is styling the pieces you own differently.
It can make an outfit look more balanced, flattering, and interesting.
Give it a try next time you put a couple of pieces on. Look in the mirror and think about what you might be able to do to change it up a bit, that you’ve never done before.
I was chatting with a girlfriend recently about double denim. She told me she likes the look, but when she tries it, it doesn’t feel right. She was wondering what she was doing wrong.
This is what I suggested she try…
Experiment with wearing different shades of denim together… (i.e. white jeans with a blue jacket)
Break the denim up with a belt, bag, jacket, jewellery, and/or a colored or textured shoe. *If you’re outfit doesn’t feel sophisticated enough, it could be how you’re accessorising.
Also, make sure the denim you’re wearing is a modern style, otherwise, your outfit could feel outdated.
If the denim feels too much, try wearing your jeans, skirt, or shorts with something chambray (which will be softer) on top…
..and of course, make sure the denim pieces are flattering. (Jackets that are long or have drop shoulders and wide sleeves, or shirts with big pockets on the bust, are not always the best options for everyone) That can also make you feel like something’s not quite right.
I also suggested to her that perhaps she likes the look of it on other people, but it’s just not for her. If she feels uncomfortable and self-conscious when she wears it, it might not be her style…
I'm a Personal Stylist from Melbourne who is passionate about helping real women of all ages, shapes and sizes with varying budgets and lifestyles, look and feel the very best they can. I love old things, am addicted to blogs and online shopping sites, have a weakness for happily-ever-after movies and dream of one day having my own apartment in Paris. I'm an avid collector of beautiful books, love a full-bodied glass of red, and could eat my body weight in French cheese.
