Why You Don't Love Your Clothes
The real reason you don't love the clothes in your closet + the #1 way to achieve closet contentment.
We’ve all been there.
We open our closet doors to find a closet full of “nothing to wear.” When in reality, we have a closet full of nothing we want to wear, which is a very different problem.
We fall in & out of love with our clothes too easily, catering to instant gratification in store and committing to long-term discontentment in our closet. But why?
We’re disconnected & unattached.
We see clothing as disposable and resist building any type of long-term connection with our clothes. We’re shopping for the next event while honoring the latest trend; resulting in a closet of clothes we have no interest in on a daily basis or don’t love for too long.
Trends were born so brands can capitalize on our mindless purchases and everchanging styles; it’s purely a marketing scheme to keep us wanting more while offering lower quality goods. And because of this, we often get caught in the cycle of mindlessly consuming new trends each season, to result in a closet that doesn’t feel aligned with who we are & what our needs are.
This lack of attachment to our clothes forces us to buy off perceived price rather than intentionally curate a wardrobe. We buy because “it’s on sale” or “It was so cute and only $—.” And when we do this, we end up a closet that lacks functionality and versatility.
The #1 way to achieve closet contentment is to invest in your personal style.
Personal style is essential to any long-lasting wardrobe. Investing in your personal style can mean an array of things depending on where you’re at in your capsule wardrobe journey.
Regardless of whether you are just starting out or consider yourself a capsule wardrobe crusader, personal style is an evolution and is always changing. Be sure to know how to not only identify your personal style, but also make strategic purchases to maximize functionality.
Learn your body style.
Color match yourself.
Accentuate your best features.
Identify what type of style you have.
Be open minded.
Taking the time to identify and evolve your personal style is the most critical step to curating your dream wardrobe, as it dictates all other aspects of the process.