February is almost upon us, and there is no better time to think about refreshing and redefining your wardrobe than now! Winter may still be in full swing, but spring is clipping at its heels and begging for attention. Have you thought about your spring style yet?
Here are 5 steps to help you refresh and redefine your wardrobe for spring:
1/ Define Your Style Theme – This is one of my favorite parts of style, right next to creating new outfits. Defining your style is where you get to reinvent yourself. Start with a style icon or two. Who is piquing your interest right now? Is it someone you follow on Instagram? A look that you’ve been seeing? Or a bingeworthy Netflix series that has you wanting to change your look-up? Take note and use this as your starting point.
2/ Create Your Color Capsule – Spring is the time to start from a clean slate; color is the best way to do that. What new neutrals do you want to bring in? What brights do you still want to wear? What are the colors that are going to be your go-to’s? You get to decide, and I encourage you to choose something other than black!
3/ Invest in Your Foundation – The best place to start with your spring wardrobe is to create a solid foundation. You may already have pieces you want to bring in, or you may realize that you need a closet refresh. Start with your core pieces – those least memorable, most neutral pieces that will easily take you through the season and be the starting point for endless outfits. Buy the best you can afford, and your future self will thank you.
4/ Create a Capsule – Once you have your color capsule and have started with a few key basics, creating a wardrobe capsule is what will bring it all together and ensure success. A capsule is between 7 and 15 items of clothing that can all be worn together. Start assembling your capsule using your chosen colors.
5/ Mix and Match – Now, my friend, it’s time to mix and match. What I really mean is get ready to play with your clothes. This step will help you avoid being an outfit repeater and avoid having any one-hit-wonders hanging around and taking up space. To begin mixing and matching, take the items from your capsule and make outfits with them. Be sure to include shoes and jewelry. Then take pictures. Ideally, you can create 40-50 outfits from 15 pieces of clothing, and you can do this easily when you choose items that all work together.
Now, you have a formula for building your spring wardrobe. Have fun with it, and know that your style is an evolution; it will evolve with your lifestyle, your changing body, and your tastes. Your style is meant to be cultivated and is never a one-and-done. Take your time and see how beautifully it can unfold!
** Need help? Let us do the heavy lifting for you! And this week’s DROP is exactly the style inspiration you need to get started. New items are released every Monday and are available for preauthorization on the StyleFinder app. Then be sure to watch the girls live on the APP Tuesday at 11 am ET for the Tease and Wednesday night at 7 pm ET for the Drop.
