Let's face it. Most of us have racks and racks of clothing that have never seen the light of day. The must-have fab printed dress you bought on sale last year has lost its luster, and truthfully, the print is just not your thing. However, as you play in your closet a bit, you may discover that paired with a bright pair of sandals and some cute accessories, it ain’t that bad.
Whenever I have those sort of "closet revelations", I start to realize that I need to reconsider adding new pieces into my already "bursting at the seams" closet. And this time, I have decided that for the rest of 2024, I am challenging myself to shop my closet and rediscover those forgotten favorites and appreciate what I already have.
As I am discovering new ways to revamp my wardrobe, I am going to blog about my experience here to hopefully lend a little inspiration if you are wanting to do the same.
*And for those who are still building and adding pieces to your wardrobe, I will be providing shopping inspo and linking pieces that I think are worth investing in.
To keep things simple and easy, this "project" will be based on 5 principles, listed below. The goal is to have fun breathing new life into your already-fabulous wardrobe, without the guilt of a shopping spree.
1. PLAY with color
2. MIX unexpected patterns and prints
3. ACCESSORIZE with purpose
4. REWORK forgotten faves
5. LAYER and "pile things on" to add interest
To kick things off, let's start with #1. PLAY WITH COLOR. If you’ve been eager to try out some new color pairings, now is the time to have fun and color-block to your heart’s content. If you you’re a regularly a "sleek and chic" type of girl who lives in all black (and there's nothing wrong with that!) allow yourself to step out of your comfort zone and start with two colors that you wouldn't pair together and create an outfit. I have found that adding color to your wardrobe is uplifting and inspiring, it can immediately lift your mood. Similar to when you swipe on some bright red lipstick.
Not only does wearing color affect our mood and energy levels profoundly, but it can have a great impact on our overall well-being and brighten the world around us. You will be amazed at what a conversation starter color is.
I decided to play with shades of pink and blue for my birthday outfit. This color combination has always been one of my faves. Once you find out what works, it's just easier to keep that flow going. Wearing pink will always be a no-brainer for me.
{Denim: H&M / Pink Tee - Pumiey via Amazon / Blue Duster - Shop Akira / Handbag: The Jonie from Coach (love!!) / Pink Mules: Jeffrey Campbell (similar here)}
When it comes to color blocking, some colors just work beautifully together.
Here are some examples of COLOR COMBINATIONS that are worth trying to add fun color and interest to your outfits:
pink+blue / yellow+green / red+tan / black+white / navy+green / orange+brown / yellow+pink / yellow+brown / red+pink!!! / gray+lilac / navy+tan / orange+yellow / navy+gray / pink+navy
The most important thing is to figure out what you like, what works for you and how it feels in the context of your lifestyle. And remember: adding a splash of color into your daily outfits can brighten your mood!
Today's Takeaway: Play, get creative, go wild, experiment and above all, have fun! Adding color to your wardrobe is life changing!
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