- Introduce colour into your wardrobe! Invest in coloured items that will slot in with your current wardrobe and colours such as reds and blues are a safe bet as they tend to be consistently in fashion. Pastels, neons and other 'colours of the moment' are not worth spending big money on if you will feel outdated in them the following season. T-shirts, scarves, jumpers and shirts in colour are good options as they can be added to neutral stapes such as beige, grey, black, white and navy. If you love colour then don't be afraid to use it.
- Use patterns wisely. I believe in being thoughtful when it comes to investing in patterned garments. Currently they are a huge trend and especially pattern mixing. If you do not know what you are doing then this might be a good option to avoid, there is a fine art to mixing patterns to make it look deliberate rather than seeming like you got dressed in the dark! If you are on a budget then it is better to spend your big money on plainer items and add pattern rather than buying an expensive jacket or dress that will be recognised every time you wear as 'that jacket' or 'that dress' and may be quite limiting for mixing and matching. Patterns are something you can spend a little less on if you choose because it can be harder to recognise the quality of the fabric (this is not always the case) and you can add them to existing better quality garments. A general rule of thumb is that smaller patterns are more slimming whilst larger patterns add curves. Also if they have a direction, horizonal adds the illusion of width and vertical the illusion of height.
- Clean your wardrobe out at the end of each season (Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer). If you have not worn in (apart from in the case of being post baby in those 6 months!) during that season then sell, gift or donate it. Things that need fixing, jumpers which are piled and anything with a stain should be addressed and again if they cannot be remedied then off they go.
- Keep things well pressed, cleaned and organised so they can be easily seen. It can be easy to forget what you have sometimes. It is also important to use good coat hangers that keep clothes in good condition (such as velvet non-slip ones that don't leave marks) and to fold clothes nicely if they are not suitable for hanging. Tip: When clothes come with spare buttons have a safe place to keep them all and it is good to check the security of all the buttons when you first buy something (especially if it was cheap) and then continue to check them frequently to avoid them coming loose.
- If you invest in good things you want to keep them nice so wash delicate items in a wash bag, use gentle and earth friendly detergents and either hand wash or if machine washable then wash on the most delicate wash cycle. Hang clothes carefully for drying and avoid direct sunlight. If something is dry clean only then dry clean it! Iron clothing with a cloth on top for protection and wash printed t-shirts and jeans inside out.
- Get things tailored to fit. Ill fitting garments can look really bad so make sure you take things to get tailored. A little nip tuck can make all the difference!
Till next time, Happy Dressing
Melissa x
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