Wardrobe Basics: Mix and Match

Step 2: Make a List {Part 1, Part 2}
Step 3: Shop
Step 4: Mix and Match
Step 5: Accessorize

I think it is about time for the next step in Wardrobe Basics…sorry to leave you hanging there. Anyway, you should have all had plenty of time to clean out your closet, discover your style, and start your shopping. Once you begin to add those basic pieces to your wardrobe you will find your wardrobe to be a lot more versatile. But in order to get the most versatility out of your wardrobe it may require you to think out side of the box a little and try new combinations. This might mean layering different pieces that you might not have before or mixing together new and exciting color combinations. You still want to feel comfortable in your clothes and remain true to yourself; but you never know, sometimes trying new things will bring a greater confidence in your wardrobe and better idea of what your true style really is.

Above are all the clothes I have purchased since starting my wardrobe overhaul almost nine months ago (minus my shoes and accessories). I was pretty much starting from ground zero since half of my wardrobe didn’t fit. In total I have spent about $400 over the last nine months building my wardrobe and have got 18 different pieces (not counting shoes). Disregarding the articles of clothing I kept from my previous wardrobe, with the 18 pieces I have bought alone, I can create over 50 different outfits! That is almost 2 months worth of outfits!

In this step of Wardrobe basics I hope to show you how to mix and match your wardrobe for maximum wear and versatility. I am still working on getting pictures of all the different outfits…because 50 really is a lot of outfits to photograph… but for now, here is a small example.

In this example, I’ve taken 2 pieces from my wardrobe (my black skinny jeans and striped tee) and created 4 different outfits. I could even create 4 more outfits with these pieces if I was to replace the striped tee with my white button-up shirt. Get the idea?

Linked to:
http://www.themrsandthemomma.com/2013/10/the-best-of-friday-style-link-up_25.html
http://www.muchadoaboutsomethin.blogspot.com/2013/10/tell-us-tuesday-13.html
http://www.thecraftyblogstalker.com/2013/10/blog-stalking-thursday-117.html

4 thoughts on “Wardrobe Basics: Mix and Match

  • Commented 7 years ago

    Incredibly revealing, looking ahead to visiting again

  • Commented 10 years ago

    Awesome!!! I need to get crackin with my wardrobe update. I have gotten rid of one or two things. And there is a shirt in my drawer that I need to give away too! Can’t wait to see more!!!

  • Commented 10 years ago

    I LOVE LOVE this! This is my dream – to fashion a whole new wardrobe! My newest thing is that my friends and I are having a clothing swap party! I will let you know how it goes!

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