Whether you already have your wardrobe set up or you are still in the process of refining your style, the number one thing you need is a strategy; a roadmap to put you on the right track, and streamline your decision making.
The ten principles below will help you to fine-tune your own set of guidelines, pinpoint your priorities and keep track of your progress!
Selectivity
Reserve your closet space for items that you love 100%
Aim to curate a wardrobe full of garments that you love, that inspire you and that make you feel excited about getting dressed each morning. Every single thing in your wardrobe should express your personal style perfectly, so set your standards high: Good enough’s and ‘ok’s should not make the cut.
Definition
Develop a strong personal style and perfect your signature look
If you want every single thing in your wardrobe to reflect your personal style, you first need to carve out the exact parameters of your style. So: spend time to hone your visual taste buds and create a defined style concept with a clear storyline.
Quality over quantity
Build a wardrobe of high-quality key pieces that last you more than just a few seasons
Instead of bargain hunting and impulse shopping for one-season pieces that you’ll just throw out after a couple of wears, carefully select each new addition to your wardrobe and pay special attention to the fit, fabric, colour and cut of every piece. One perfect sweater is always better than five imperfect ones.
Authenticity
Forget conventional style typologies like ‘classic’ or ‘bohemian’ and create your own unique look
There is no single perfect wardrobe, only one that fits your individual style and lifestyle. So stop listening to articles a la “10 things every woman should have in her wardrobe” and don’t waste your time trying to figure out whether you are the ‘preppy’ or the ‘bohemian’ type. Create your own unique look and build your wardrobe around it.
Function
Aim for form and function. You should be able to walk, run and dance in every outfit
The perfect wardrobe not only needs to be tailored to your aesthetic preferences but also be fully functional: your jeans should fit well, your sweaters should keep you warm, your bags should carry your stuff without ruining your shoulder, and your shoes should feel comfortable all day.
Style trumps fashion
Get excited about fashion trends that suit your own style, but ignore all others
Personal style is above all a means of self-expression. So, have fun with your look, experiment and get inspired by new trends. But: Never follow trends blindly. Instead, carefully evaluate how well a trend fits your individual style concept and whether it deserves a long-term spot in your wardrobe.
Investments
Invest time and thought into developing your own style and selecting the perfect garments
The time and thought you put into building the perfect wardrobe is far more valuable than an unlimited budget (which only zaps creativity). Invest in your wardrobe by putting in the work: actively define your style concept, figure out a versatile wardrobe structure and hunt down the perfect garments.
Versatility
Select harmonizing, mixable items and build up a strong foundation of key pieces
Your wardrobe should be more than the sum of its parts. Aim for coherence, versatility and a set of harmonizing pieces that allow you to express every inch of your style concept and create an outfit for every occasion.
Comfort
Comfort is non-negotiable. If an item itches, tugs or rides up – out it goes
Spend as much time as necessary finding items that express your style, feel good, and never compromise on fit or fabric. You should feel comfortable in all of your clothes, from your PJs to your highest heels.
Evolution
Stay inspired and redefine your style often
Your personal style can be defined, stable and coherent but it is never static and will continually evolve, alongside your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. Reassess your style concept and wardrobe structure at least twice a year at the beginning of a new season.
Source: anuschkarees.com
