If you’ve ever felt like you have nothing to wear despite a full closet, welcome to the club. The solution isn’t shopping more; it’s curating better. Here’s our guide to unlocking your personal style, putting together an outfit with what you already have, and picking out the right outfit for any occasion.
The late bloomer’s guide to style
Victoria Garrick Browne, host of Real Pod, considers herself a fashion late-bloomer. After years in athletic uniforms and practice gear, she found herself stylistically adrift post-college. Browne had never truly explored and developed her personal style. It’s been three years since Browne’s first #VicsFits post on social media, where she resolved to stop wearing crew cut sweatshirts and mismatched pants. Now? “I feel really confident about the outfits I wear, and I have a better grasp of my personal style,” she says.
Less is more in fashion
Now, we’re making the case for why having less in your closet is actually the solution for a style rut. Americans only wear 20 percent of the clothes in their closet. If your closet is cluttered, you’ll likely struggle with decision fatigue. “What do you end up doing? You end up pulling the same five things you wear all the time. That’s why you are not feeling great,” Browne says. That’s the Point hosts Kristin Johns and Jon Volk agree with Browne about the necessity of cleaning out your wardrobe. Perfecting personal fashion starts with a few simple steps. If you’re in need of a few spring closet refresh tips, here’s the blueprint for their ultimate spring refresh tips.
How to refresh your wardrobe this spring
How to organize your closet
“When you put clothes back in your closet, you want it to make sense for you,” Browne says. If your closet is functional, you’ll formulate great outfits. Everyday essentials get prime real estate; occasional pieces live on the periphery. Browne’s system: categorize first (tanks, t-shirts, sweaters, cardigans, fancier tops, button-downs), then color-coordinate from white through colors to black.
How to create outfits you love
Browne has worked with five stylists over the years, and she has so much wisdom to share.
Accessorize all the time
Browne says your outfit isn’t complete without jewelry, sunglasses, a bag, and a jacket. For a polished and finished look, add accessories. A leather jacket, a trench coat, or a denim jacket will transform your outfit.
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