Fashion plays a part in all our lives, for some more than others, but it is everywhere, and the styles that we choose give us a sense of individuality. If you’ve found that your style has become stagnant, there are many ways in which you can improve elements of your fashion for the better, so you can feel more like yourself again, whether that’s with embroidered patches, accessories or re-evaluating the essentials in your wardrobe.
Why is fashion important?
The way that we dress sets us apart from everyone else, it gives us a sense of identity, which is why it is so important to us that we dress in a way that we love. The clothes that we wear give us confidence and help us to feel comfortable with ourselves. Our style allows us to experiment and get creative, to find what we like the most and make it our own. If you’re feeling like you’ve lost your way with your style lately, or you simply need a bit of a refresh, don’t worry – there are so many ways in which you can boost your wardrobe to improve your fashion. Here are 5 top tips to help you get started with your transformation.
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Experiment with style
If you don’t experiment, you’re not going to know what you like and dislike, and what suits you and what doesn’t. It can be hard to choose a specific style that you like most, there are so many ways to dress and a range of items to choose from, so where do you start? Look at fashion blogs, celebrities, and social media to bring together elements that you like, so you can try and implement them into your wardrobe to create a unique look that you love. You could try introducing one item to your wardrobe at a time and styling them with other pieces to see what looks good.
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Create a streamlined collection
Having a good base to work with is helpful when it comes to improving your overall style and streamlining your wardrobe could be a huge help when it comes to fashion. If your wardrobe is filled with items you don’t wear, that are old or no longer fit, you’re going to make it harder for yourself to dress stylishly, as you’ll become overwhelmed with choices. Have a clear-out and only keep the clothes that you wear so you can use them as a base to build on.
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Add details
It’s not just your clothes that make up your outfit, it’s accessories too. Small details like jewellery, scarves, and bags can create a whole new look, and give old outfits a new lease of life. If you’re going for a simple everyday outfit, you could choose simple, metallic jewellery to fit your aesthetic, or if you’re looking for something a little bolder, choose statement pieces to lift your simple outfit with a bit of excitement. Try not to add too many colours and prints – experimentation is key.
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Avoid impulse buys
Impulse buys are things that you want, but don’t necessarily need. As we mentioned above, you need to create a streamlined wardrobe to help you improve your style, and impulse buys are only going to make it more difficult for you to make a functional wardrobe. When improving your fashion, you’ll have to work out how to reign in your spending and only buy items that you think are a necessity when it comes to your base style.
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Try before you buy
This can refer to a couple of things. These days, renting outfits is becoming more popular – if there is a style that you would like to try but you’re not sure whether you’ll like the way it looks, rent the outfit, and give it a go! This will cost you less than the outfit would, and this way you don’t have to spend money on the items if you decide you don’t like them. You should also make sure that if you see an item you like when shopping that you try it on before you buy it, this can save you a lot of hassle in the long run, and helps to curb that impulse buying!
