6 Easy Ways To Refresh Your Closet Without Breaking The Bank
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With so many things changing globally, many people aren’t quite sure what they should be doing with their wardrobes. Should they refresh them because everything is opening up again? Or should they stick with old classics because things are changeable right now?
Our answer is that people should be doing a bit of both. You want to hedge your bets. Part of your wardrobe should include new pieces, and part should be a revamped version of your old closet – old clothes you wore before the pandemic struck. Our closets are a reflection of our style and taste. It is good to go through them from time to time and give them a refresh. This can also be seen as a way of unwinding or having a ‘me’ time.
Budget-conscious fashionistas always look for ways to stay stylish without breaking the bank. Let's face it; a closet makeover is one of the most expensive things most people will ever do. With that in mind, we are sharing our easy ways & some small changes you can implement for an affordable wardrobe refresh!
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Simple Steps To Refresh Your Own Wardrobe
01) Update Your Basics
If you’re looking for ways to refresh your closet without spending money, the first step is to start swapping basics instead of buying something new and trendy that you don’t need. A good rule of thumb is to always have at least three solid colors in your closet – black, white, and gray – as well as a pair of jeans or khakis and a pair of dress pants or skirts (depending on whether you’re male or female).
Below are some must-have essentials to start with:
02) Slow And Steady Wins The Race
While it can be tempting to go out and shop for all your clothes in a single day, it’s not always a good idea. You’re much more likely to make rash decisions. And you may make groups of purchases that you later regret. The trick here is to refresh your wardrobe slowly, one step at a time. For example, if you're planning on exercising more, buy one set of gym clothes and then see if you stick with them. If you do need more new clothes, you can buy some more after a couple of months.
03) Use Marie Kondo’s Approach
Marie Kondo’s name is synonymous with all things organization-related. Her main advice is to throw out anything in your home that isn’t causing you joy. Nowhere is that maxim more relevant than in the realm of our wardrobes because our closets can quickly become a cluttered mess and look truly dreadful.
Start a closet cleanout by taking everything out of your wardrobe and then separating all your items into two piles: stuff you want to keep and stuff that you’ll get rid of (either by selling it on, recycling it, or throwing it out).
Take a more conservative approach to manage the items in your wardrobe. Once you have your “keep” pile, start reinserting it into your closet, assigning a unique space for each item. A pro tip is to avoid anything looking too cluttered or out of place. Also, avoid trying to stuff everything into drawers when it doesn’t fit.
04) Repair Old Items That You Love
It can be tempting just to throw out old garments and accessories that don’t work anymore. If something doesn’t serve you, you just buy something new. After all, that’s the culture that we live in. This approach isn’t just bad for the environment; it also means that you miss out on everything your old pieces of clothing could’ve offered.
Getting an Omega watch repair near me, for instance, taught me a lot about what today’s professional restorers are capable of doing. Even the most complicated items can be fixed. You can also take your clothes to a clothes repair shop or dry cleaners. There are dozens of them, and they will restore all your garments to their former glory, no matter their condition. You can get new zippers, hems, seams, and even gems for broken jewelry.
05) Ignore The One-Year Rule
Given the disruptive times we’re living through, the “one-year” rule seems a little outdated. Many of us haven’t had the chance to wear many of our clothes in the last year, so throwing them out seems a little premature.
Instead, we need to adopt a different approach: the “test-of-time” assessment.
What does this mean in practice? Essentially, it’s about asking yourself a set of common sense questions about your outfits. For instance, ask whether your job has changed. If it has, do you need different looks for it, or whether the clothes for your old role will suffice?
Also, ask if your style has changed. If you have different tastes today, you might not want to keep many of the items in your collection. You should also ask whether your clothes still fit. If you’ve put on or lost weight, your whole wardrobe might need to change. But if your weight has stayed the same, perhaps you can continue using it as normal.
This approach is significantly more practical. It lets you assess your current wardrobe position rather than blindly following rules based on how long it has been since you wore something. Just because you haven’t paid attention to it for a long time doesn’t mean it won’t serve you in the future.
06) Go on a Shopping Spree
The last step is shopping and finding new statement pieces for your new wardrobe. This part of the process is beneficial if you notice a pattern emerging. If you want to create a theme for your wardrobe, then explore which new items will complement what you already have. If you're not sure what to buy, take a friend with you.
Don't you love new beginnings? And don't you also love new and fresh clothes? There's something about buying a new piece of clothing or refreshing an old favorite. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!