- By Kerry Finlay
It’s that ‘ugh’ time of year where we might be feeling stuck in style rut and your wardrobe is feeling a little less inspiring.
With over 12 years’ in the industry and many clients later, I’ve discovered five reasons why we hit a wardrobe roadblock.
Your wardrobe is cluttered and disorganised
Aesthetic organisational systems such as matching hangers and storage boxes will not only look tidy. They’ll help keep your wardrobe items grouped and sorted, identify more about your style and how to plan and shop with more clarity. Hang, fold and stack your clothing by item and colour and see where the wardrobe gaps are.
A change in lifestyle
This is more often than not one of the main reasons why my clients book with me. They have a change in lifestyle and their wardrobe is no longer serving them and their needs. Your wardrobe should be a reflection of your current lifestyle, not a museum collection of your past! Sentimental items should be stored away from your day-to-day wardrobe.
Dated-looking accessories
This is such a goodie and an affordable way to ‘upstyle’ your wardrobe.
Try to keep your accessories on trend or true to your personality to keep your wardrobe looking as current as possible.
Missing basics
Don’t underestimate the importance of basics – they are your wardrobe workhorses. Although they seem like boring things to shop for, more often than not, not having these in your wardrobe is the reason why great pieces aren’t being worn.
Double Ups
Same top in a few different colours? Or maybe you have a thing for white sneakers? While these aren’t bad to have, be mindful of how much variety and interest you’re wanting out of your wardrobe. Look for points of difference when adding similar items to your wardrobe.
For more on simplifying style check out www.kerryfinlay.co.nz.
- Stylishly yours, Kerry
