If like me you are exploring what the trends are for this summer and wonder “what can I wear that won’t scream ‘old lady’?”, I suggest that you look carefully at what you already have. These would be the items that you wear most often and have been your favorites in past seasons. You can look through magazines and catalogues to determine if the fits or styles have changed slightly.
Organizing tip: for summer clothes that have thinner straps,
consider using the huggable hangers.
These are the ones with a velvety coating and are super thin. Your tops don’t slip off and into a heap on
the floor.
I often have to wear black trousers along with a black sweater
or blazer for work so I tend to want to wear my favorite colors during my off
times. Coral and turquoise are two of my
favorites. Recently, I purchased a tote and day-time purse in a rather bright
coral color because they tend to brighten up my “work uniform” and give me a
happy feeling when I pick them up. To
add to the upbeat color is a cheerily patterned scarf tied onto the handle of
the tote. When grabbing the bags and
leaving the house at 5am, it just makes the morning feel more pleasing and
upbeat.
The perfect tee – does it exist? Are you throwing on a tee (or t-shirt) for
every day and not giving it a second thought?
Try thinking about your best colors and what flatters your skin. Throw out all of those faded, stretched-out
tees, or the ones with faded prints or sayings, and find some new ones that
have a more refined fit and in colors that accentuate your coloring. It’s a great way to be casual enough to work
around the house but still feel good about yourself in the morning as you’re
getting dressed. You don’t have to dress
for someone else – think about what makes you feel good about yourself.
Updating your wardrobe doesn’t mean that you throw out
everything. You can update your basics
fairly inexpensively and still feel stylish. Don’t think you have to swim in a
sea of only black and neutral colors. NO
WAY! You’ll lose your fashion identity
if you do. Think outside the box and
find clothes that project your personality
I find that clearing out my closets gives me control over my
wardrobe and if I’m in a rush to get dressed, I can easily find outfits that go
together. I also find that even though
it may seem as if I’m spending more because I’m replacing clothes every season,
at least I’m not buying duplicate purchases.
When I’m done, I feel a great sense of satisfaction and also it’s
rewarding to know that someone else will get use out of the clothes that I
donate.
I only slightly touched on bags (one of my passions and my husband just can’t understand why I need more than one) but didn’t even touch on items such as shoes and accessories (another passion). That could be yet another blog post so stay tuned!
"I've always thought of the T-shirt as the Alpha and Omega of
the fashion alphabet."
Giorgio Armani
"Elegance is a question of personality, more than one's
clothing."
Jean-Paul Gaultier
