Wardrobe overhaul underway
Hi, hope this finds you well. I have overhauled my wardrobe(finally). It’s now a couple of relaxed fit t shirts, three jeans, sneakers ( white and grey Jordan 3s) and two jackets for fall. I wanted to ask about any pitfalls there might be to rebuilding my wardrobe such as buying too much at once etc
Warmest and kindest Regards
Milo
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"buying too much at once" is a big one
beyond the financial cost, there's the chance of suddenly disliking or not fitting or not needing a certain item(s) and then you're stuck
it's worth taking a little time with your new clothes to just wear them, to get used to them and see how much you like them
Have you done the pre-wardrobe overhaul work yet? Start by asking yourself why you don’t like your current clothing. Is it due to a lack of variety, a change in your style, lifestyle, or body type (a reason often overemphasized), or is it the more likely cause—a lack of the right style perspective?
Before overhauling your wardrobe, try a no-buy period. First, evaluate what clothing you want to keep and what you want to get rid of. Is it a fit issue, or are the clothes just outdated and need refreshing? If it’s neither, dig deeper. Why don’t you like these clothes? You liked them enough to buy them—what’s stopping the same thing from happening with future purchases?
Analyze what you like and dislike about each item, down to the simplest details. Even something as basic as a white tee can vary in collar style, crop, and fit (boxy or fitted, for example). This process will help you identify themes in your personal style and guide future purchases.
Long story short, don’t buy anything until you’ve done the groundwork. Otherwise, you might end up repeating the same mistakes. It’s extremely rare for someone to need a complete wardrobe overhaul—if you feel like you do, it’s likely not a clothing issue but a problem with your style perspective.
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Anyway, like zeo said, there are a bunch of reasons to take it slow. I'd also recommend building out a solid inspo album for yourself. Its so easy to get excited by all the new possibilities, but curating a lil album of pics will help you navigate thru the entire process
Thank you ❤️