you don’t necessarily have to be maximalist or anything to have that shit on. most of it is in the attitude. make sure the clothes aren’t wearing you <3
my shopping strategies are 1) shop less and 2) make sure i can make at least 4-5 outfits with a potential piece before buying. then it has a context in my closet
i will use pinterest for inspo but use it as a jumping off point, not as a means to flat out recreate what u see
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Look at the six items you actually wear and note what you like about them: is it the color, the fit, the style (casual, formal, eclectic, etc.), brand, season, and fabric.
As an example, I feel most confident in structured, classic modern outfits— I look for all organic materials (linen, cotton, silk), I tend to stick to a few favorite brands for basics, and I keep a list of what I need to replace/what’s missing in my closet so I don’t impulse purchase vintage t-shirts when I need a fitted blazer.
Thrift stores are really great for exploring your style— so are mood boards. When you see an outfit you love online, take a picture of it or note what about it was interesting.
One thing that I think goes overlooked is underwear— a well fitted bra really changes how clothes, especially shirts, hang and feel. You’ll only wear an outfit if the underwear you wear it with is comfortable. So if you have a dress you love, but aren’t wearing it because it either requires shapewear that makes you uncomfortable, or a nude/backless underwear or bra that you don’t keep in your closet, you’ll get less wear out of the item.
Additionally, know your measurements. Your body size is neutral, but language around sizing isn’t, and it can be discouraging to shop when you have a vague idea of your sizes and end up needing to size up or down. Get a soft tape measure, and get your true waist, hips, bust, shoulders, inseam, and rise. I have a very high rise to my natural waist, and knowing that helps me shop for pants and skirts with less frustration over fit.
Lastly, it’s okay for it to take time— curating your style and wardrobe should be ongoing and thoughtful; a fast fashion haul won’t help figure out what you like outside of trends, and those clothes tend to break down quickly. If you can, try to buy well made versions of your staple items— resale and thrift stores are a great place to find real leather jackets, upscale basics, and one of a kind pieces that you can’t find elsewhere.
Jun 23, 2024
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it's so awesome maybe takes me like 3 minutes to put together an outfit and 9 times out of 10 i will feel very good about it
personally i stick to black grey brown green blue. it's fine to bend the rules a bit (it's your closet you have free will the rules aren't even real) but it's good to stick to so you can a) avoid buying too much shit, b) wear colors you actually feel good in, and c) get dressed so fast if you need to bc everything works together
also don't buy something unless you can come up with at least 5 different outfits you can make with it. no point getting something if it doesn't fit in w the context of ur wardrobe. then u just won't wear it and it's a waste
Jan 24, 2024
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the thing that helps me most is keeping my closet relatively sparse. i’ve found that having a solid selection of essentials helps me pick outfits quick just by mixing and matching between layers. especially if you know what colors/cuts work for your body type and tone and stick mainly to those, picking an outfit is just a matter of checking off bottoms, tops, outer layer, shoes, etc. this method will lead to repeat outfits but fr who cares if you look good in it?? I literally have one kind of sock but just tons of pairs of it because I know it goes with everything.
obv this advice does not apply to stuff like formal wear and seasonal stuff like winter gear/swimwear that will only be worn occasionally, but keeping just the A-team selections you have and filling specific niches with what you buy as you phase stuff out that you no longer wear means you always know you look good in what you have.
tldr: if you don’t wear something, you won’t miss it. only keep what you wear
Feb 28, 2024
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any imogen heap tbh
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yup syllabus as a creative medium. i love seeing what knowledge people want to share and how they construct whole courses
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