hile we don’t necessarily recommend living by the ‘new year, new me’ mantra – and would certainly not suggest putting pressure on yourself to overhaul your entire lifestyle just because a new year has begun – there is no harm in making small, achievable and positive changes to your life. For many, the start of another year can be a great opportunity to declutter one’s life and take stock of what you really need, particularly when it comes to your wardrobe. In many ways, it is the perfect time to figure out what should stay, and what should go.
From holding on to old clothes that never get worn to panic-buying pieces that won’t have more than one outing, we are all guilty of making less than sensible decisions when it comes to our wardrobes. But, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Below, we break down 15 wardrobe resolutions to undertake now so that you can make space, save money and look the best you ever have.
1. Don’t buy something for just one occasion
We’re all guilty of it. A wedding, a birthday party, a Friday night reunion dinner with your friends. Heading somewhere exciting means we inevitably feel like we need something special – and therefore something new – to wear. However, more often than not, as much as we like the piece that we buy, it rarely gets more than one outing.
Instead of purchasing something specific for certain events, try to have a few dressier pieces in your wardrobe that are more versatile. If you go for something simple and more classic, rather than trend-led, you’ll be able to wear it again and again. Accessorised cleverly, it will never feel like the same look.
2. Don’t buy or keep something that doesn’t fit
It’s not uncommon to hold on to items that no longer fit you in the hope that they will again one day. It’s also not uncommon to buy something in a size too small as an incentive to lose weight or because it’s in the sale and they don’t have your usual size. However, holding on to these items – that you can’t physically wear – is one of the worst things you can do if you’re trying to reduce the size of your wardrobe. Be realistic and honest with yourself. If it doesn’t fit you, it’s time to sell or donate it.
