GOLDEN TIPS ON WARDROBE PLANNING




1. Do not duplicate your basic colours. Choose between black or navy or brown

2. Most mistakes result from having too many bottoms and very few tops. You need to have at least five tops for every skirt or trousers you own. People will always notice your top half more than your bottom half.

3. The first step is to figure out your lifestyle needs, and plan your wardrobe around them. Do not throw away old t-shirts or tops. If you buy another top then you can layer them over each other to create a brand new look!

4. When you start to build your basic foundation wardrobe, try to use a total lifestyle concept, which will accommodate both formal and informal wear. You should not need to have a section in your wardrobe for “smart” and another section for “casual” clothes.

5. Each item of clothing you buy must mix and match with at least three other pieces in your existing wardrobe – in that case if you have say 30 items in your closet and each of them goes with three other outfits, you will have ninety completely different combinations to wear.

6. It is far more versatile to mix and match separates than dresses, so try to limit the number of dresses in your wardrobe. You can always wear a top and skirt together to look like a dress, but they can also be coordinated with other items. This will not only save you money, but will give you many more outfits to wear.

7. Shapes of clothes need to be classically simple, pure, clean. Details also – nothing too fashiony - keep them simple.

8. If you spend most of your time in a work environment, you will be surrounded by many of the same people every day. You will want to change your look each day for them as well as for yourself.

9. You should be able to wear at least 70% of your clothes on a regular basis. The other 30% should be fashionable items.