I'm a real fashion victim and
constantly work on my wardrobe. I don't like it when my bank account
won't let me build on my wardrobe as I would love to to do. Let's be
honest, most of us aren't millionaires so we need a few tricks for a
beautiful and fabulous wardrobe that works. For such a wardrobe we
basically need good basics, sale specials and some vintage items.
Step
1: Take a Breath
It all starts with timing your
purchases. There can be several situations when you can't spend money
on clothes. In times like these you have to let all those new,
beautiful pieces pass you by. Don't worry, there will be more
beautiful pieces in the future. These you'll also think you must
have. So, don't invest in new pieces, but do so in your old ones.
What do I mean? Maybe you need to repair some old stuff. You can also
try to customize some things or even design something new from fabric
you got laying around. Using this time for a DIY project is not a bad
idea at all! This is not only a good example of spending your time
well, it's also a lot of fun and provides me with things I'm missing
in my wardrobe. Smart investments can result in an amazing wardrobe.
Step
2: Saving Money
Having money for the bigger sales at
the end of the seasons is important. I always have a small part of my
savings set aside. Next to that, I sell the pieces I don't use
anymore and save the money on the same “shopping” account I
previously mentioned.
Step
3: Time to Buy
In the beginning of a season I try to
spend all my money on the new collection pieces I really love and
those I think will be sold out very fast. This may sound
contradicting to what I previously said so let me explain.
It goes something like this; There are two important moments when
there are big sales, the summer and winter sale. Keep in mind that
the stores always precede approximately
two months in advance with what they sell, so for example the summer
sale will be in the middle of the summer. Also at the end of a season
the new collection for the next season arrives. At that moment I
spend my money on important, must have pieces from the new
collections and some good picks from the old collection. Then I save
in the coming months for the next big sale and new collection.
Most of the pieces I buy from the new
collection are well cut basics, cheaper basics with a good quality
fabric or those that are comfy to wear or easy to combine. Invest in
these key pieces! Further in the season the other stuff will probably
be in sale. Look for special items to complement your wardrobe. I
love the times when everywhere there is sale! This is the time when
you have to strike. Pick your battles between the beautiful pieces of
the brands.
These
are my sale picks for now. Don't you just love sale shopping?
Scarf:
Lilly and Lionel (also love the orange variation of this one) // Buy here
Shoes:
Michael Kors // Buy here
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