If you’re not a fashionista at heart, putting together cute outfits can seem difficult. But if you have the right tools and just a little bit of guidance, it can be very simple. Follow our easy five-step guide to make the most out of your closet immediately.
If you read our guide and feel you are missing any essential clothing items, or if you want to spice things up with a unique statement piece, online shops like DeFacto’s online shop are a good place to go to sort out all of your clothing needs.
Step 1: Treat your closet like a practical tool, not a museum collection.
What we mean by this is that it does not matter how many amazing items you have if you can’t find them, if they don’t suit you anymore, or if you don’t know what to pair them with.
Sometimes when shopping, we think we need a top in every colour or five different cuts of jeans in order to have lots of outfit choices. It couldn’t be further from the truth! Having great style is actually not about curation. It is about finding essential pieces that you can really live in — and combine with others (but more on that soon!).
Step 2: Get organised and clear out if necessary.
The second part of this is that you need your closet to work for you. Before you even start pairing new items together or going on a shopping spree, take a look at your wardrobe and ask:
- Can I find the things I need every day? Are they easy to see?
- Are there items I’m not even aware I have?
- Are there items I don’t need anymore?
Do a clear out if you answer yes to the last question, before you start shopping for any new items. We promise, it will make getting ready so much easier from now on!
Step 3: Do you have the essentials?
Essentials are items that you will likely use all of the time (or often during one particular season). They are not necessarily “basics,” as an elegant, belted raincoat could also act as an essential if you live in a place with a lot of rain. But they are definitely items you should not be without.
Ask yourself if there is an item (or multiple) that would make your life easier when you get dressed in the morning, whether it’s a warm, practical coat, a new pair of stylish rain-proof shoes, or a belt that actually fits! You can find all of these and more at DeFacto. Pick them up before moving on to the next step.
Step 4: Build your outfit around an item you love.
You don’t have to have tons of wild statement pieces to make a great outfit. In fact, it just takes one! This could be anything from a pair of pants with a bold cut, to a wide-brimmed hat that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped out of a Western, or even your favourite strappy sandals.
Pick a bold focal point and build the rest of your clothes around that.
Step 5: Be aware of neutrals and signature colours.
You may wonder now, how do you build the outfit without clashing? Your statement piece will often be something in a standout colour, like a bold orange, firetruck red, or cobalt blue. If you have one or two pieces that are in your favourite, signature colours (in other words, colours you love and that ideally compliment your hair and skin tone!), make sure you balance them with plenty of neutrals.
The same goes for bold prints and patterns — which happen to be a winter 2022 trend, by the way! You only need one of these items in an outfit to draw attention. What you pair with it can compliment it by taking a step back and letting that item shine.
Whatever you are looking for, you can find it on DeFacto for unbeatable prices. Check it out and see for yourself!
