If you’re like many people, the challenge of finding new ways to wear a limited wardrobe often leaves you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and uninspired. But it doesn’t have to be that way! All you need is an open mind and some creativity. We’ll show you how by sharing some simple tips to help you add more outfits to your closet with just a few pieces of clothing. What fashion trend did “miami vice” help make popular?
Tip #1: Practice the art of mixing and matching.
Many people are in a rut because they think of clothing as an investment, but this mindset has prevented them from enjoying the beauty of simplicity. It’s like the old saying goes, the less you have “the more you become” (or something like that). You can make literally hundreds of outfits with just one pair of jeans or a few t-shirts. Start by buying clothing items that can be worn in multiple different ways. For example, clothes with buttons or closures on several areas allow for many different styling options.
Enter the “funky jacket!”
Step out of the box and try to wear an item in a way that you wouldn’t normally wear it, or at least not to a public venue. Let your creative juices flow! After all, style is as much about your personality as it is about the actual clothes.
Tip #2: Get down with geometric neutrals.
Forget about being trendy for fashion’s sake and let it go! The best outfits are those that owe their success to an absence of trendiness. For example, pairing a neutral geometric print with a solid color will never go out of style.
Blazers and blouses can be the MVP of your wardrobe.
Similarly, the most versatile clothes are those that are able to go from day to night with ease. Here are a few rules to live by:
Invest in high quality clothing made from natural fabrics such as cotton or wool. There’s something about natural fibers that just can’t be reproduced by man-made fibers like polyester or acrylics.
Tip #3: Choose pieces that last longer and require less upkeep.
The most versatile and valuable pieces are those that are in neutral colors like white, black, gray, and navy. These colors never go out of style and can be worn all year long. Additionally, they’re more likely to last longer because they take less abuse as opposed to loud or bright clothing items.
Tip #4: Have a backup plan when it comes to your shoes!
A lot of people don’t put enough emphasis on their footwear, but this is a fatal mistake because shoes are the foundations of an outfit; you’ve got to have at least one pair of shoes that you can pair with practically everything in your closet. One way to do this is by owning a pair of black ankle boots that can be worn with practically any outfit.
As a bonus tip, try to stick with one brand when it comes to your shoes and bags because this makes it easier for you to match your outfit. For example, if you have one pair of Christian Louboutin pumps, then make sure all of your other shoes are from the same Louboutin collection. This is an easy and effective way to add more outfits to your closet without doing more work.
Tip #5: Layer up to create more outfits.
Layering is a simple, but effective way to transform your outfit and add pizzazz to your look. The best part about layering is that even though it’s a tried-and-true method for adding more outfits to your closet, people rarely do it!
Here are a few easy ways you can layer an item to make more outfits:
Cardigans and blazers are great items for layering because they add bulk at the same time as they keep things warm. This means that cardigans and blazers are perfect in colder months when you want extra insulation, as well as in warmer months when you need something lightweight to keep the chill away.
How about a little color for the summer?
You can even create more outfits from your existing pieces by layering them. For example, you could pair a cardigan with a tank top and a t-shirt, or add another layer by layering a blazer on top of the cardigan. Think of your clothing as building blocks that can be used to make all sorts of different outfits. Like we said before, all you need to do is start thinking outside the box!
Tip #6: Use props like scarves and shoes to create more outfits.
We’ve all been there—we love an outfit so much that we want to wear it everywhere, then we end up wearing the same exact outfit over and over again because there’s no reason not to. That’s why it’s important to add some “flair” by changing the way you wear certain clothes.
The simplest way is by using accessories like shoes or scarves. For example, wearing a pair of heels with a dress can create an entirely different look as opposed to wearing flat shoes. Wearing matching shoes and a dress is usually a safe bet, but it’s nice to mix things up every once in a while.
Conclusion:
Even the most basic wardrobe can be transformed into a well-balanced collection of clothing items that can create hundreds of wearable outfits. All it takes is some creativity and determination! Do you have any tips for creating more outfits with your civilian clothes?
