With that said, here are just a few ideas to get you on the right stylish track for 2012!
Work on Simplifying your Closet
Do you have stacks of clothing on the floor, shoes jumbled in an unorganized heap or summer clothes still hanging up? January is the perfect month to go through your closet and really organize it.
A few things you can do is get rid of anything that no longer fits or that you haven't worn in the past year. If you haven't worn something in a year, chances are slim that you'll be sporting that piece anytime in the near future.
Another great thing I did over the holidays was to put all like items together. All my cardigans are hanging neatly together, all dresses are pushed towards the back of the closet (since it is a bit to cold to wear most of the dresses I have). All my slacks are neatly folded and put in one area then all my jeans are in another area, neatly stacked as well. (And...I finally parted with my maternity jeans! To be honest, I have no idea why I was so set on keeping them around, they didn't even fit.)
Anyway, you can read more about de-cluttering your closet here.
Create a Signature Style for Yourself
Creating a signature style for yourself doesn't have to be a complete wardrobe makeover, it can be as small as just defining yourself through your accessories. To discover your own personal style, think about what you really like to wear. What pieces are you drawn too? Are you attracted to bright colors? Do you just love wearing dresses? Whatever it is that you think may make up your personal style, go with it!
If you want to read more about developing your own personal style, here are a few articles I wrote in the past:
Developing your Own Personal Style: Part 1
Developing your Own Personal Style: Part 2
Give yourself a Stylish Challenge this Year
This resolution can be interpreted in many different ways so here are a few ideas to give yourself a little challenge:
- Stuck wearing one color all the time? Next time you're in the market for new clothes, go out on a limb and purchase a few pieces in colors you wouldn't typically wear. You might like the change.
- If you wear flip flops half of the year, try trading them out for nicer quality sandals.
- Try wearing different accessories such as hats to dress up an outfit.
Lastly, Invest in Quality
Every once in awhile, it is okay to splurge on something that you really need. There is nothing better than a nice new winter coat that you know you will get your use out of. Quality pieces can also be an incentive to keep up with your New Year's resolutions.
To learn more about sticking to you resolutions and rewarding yourself at milestones, this is the perfect blog post to read.
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Finally, some fun resolutions for a change! I actually cleaned out my closet before Christmas (to make room for new stuff). I'm one of those people who thinks she has nothing to get rid of (I tend to hang onto things), but I ended up with four bulging bags!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to edit down/simplify my closet. We're moving in a few months,s o that seems like it'll be a good, natural time to tackle that head on :)
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I think just in general it helps to have a clean organized closet...it makes it easier to find what you are looking for in the morning while also just having that sense of accomplishment. :)
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