“I feel like I should be able to wear what I want, when I want, however many times I want” – (Tiffany Haddish, Actor)
One of the most important lessons in sustainable fashion is knowing how to wear the clothing hanging in your wardrobe oh, so perfectly. While it sounds intuitive, it can be a little challenging at times. What I mean is there is no real reason to save special items for specific occasions that never seem to come.
Don’t have a hot date this weekend? Wear that darling dress to the grocery store. The key is to just have more fun with fashion and let nothing stop you from slaying every day.
Keep an Open Mind
For starters, keep in mind that there is no such thing as “wardrobe essentials”. Just because something works for one person, doesn’t mean that it will work for you as well. As individuals, we all are unique with different interests and preferences. And even though the Instagram influencers keep raving about “painting the town beige”, in reality, these minimalistic wardrobes work for very few people, and I for one, am not one of them.
If you really want to get the most out of your clothing, invest in timeless pieces. It can be anything that makes you feel comfy and classy. For example, cardigans. They are much easier to wear than a jacket and are perfect to wear when it gets chilly or simply take off if it gets too hot. For residing in a place like London, where the weather changes in a second, I think buying a cardigan makes perfect sense.
Once again, be open to newness. Sometimes it’s really fun to invest in something that’s outside your comfort zone. Instead of being afraid of your clothing choices, just pick the pieces that make you look and feel fantastic.
PRO TIP: Visit a preloved clothes store and ask the best dressed person there to give you some fashion advice. One that has styled something different like a bright coloured tie or a pencil skirt and stands out amidst the workers. Who knows, you may get some really great pieces for work, hangouts, or even dates, and that too, at a fraction of the cost. If the vintage fabric is made of cotton and is looking tired or a little bit too pre-loved with the surface covered with pilling or bobbles, you could revive it with BIORESTORE Cotton laundry care in one home laundry wash.
Best Fashion Rules
We all are focused on pulling an outfit together, but in my perspective, pulling out the outfit is just as important.
Here’s the first rule. Instead of wearing sweatshirts and jeans every day, take out that great suit hanging in your wardrobe and see how you can flaunt these pieces separately. Maybe you are moving from academia to the corporate world. No matter what the gender, a great suit or even two of them can be used interchangeably. Pair a pastel jacket with black pants or a black blazer with pastel pants. This way, you can make dozens of different combinations perfect for your work hours just by playing mix-and-match with the clothing pieces in your wardrobe.
Some quick pointers:
- Orange is a neutral colour as it sits between red and yellow, and it goes perfectly with different skin tones, which is also red-hot right now. Just add a pop of orange and your boring everyday outfit will instantly switch to something extraordinary. In other words, orange is a fashionista’s dream, and it should be yours too.
- When you step out of the house, take a good look in the mirror and then add “one” more thing. It could be a headscarf, a pair of earrings, a blazer, or anything that makes you feel comfortable and fantastic. For example, adding chunky glasses is a perfect way to take your outfit from nay to slay.
- Missoni matches everything!
- Monochromatic looks bossy. However, it’s a lot harder to style than pattern matching. Unless you are sure that you can pull it off, stick with the basics and make fashion a little easier for you.
- Leggings are not pants but they are still a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. Their fabric is warm and slightly opaque, so you can wear them under skirts, dresses, or even tunics for a chic look.
- In the case of accessories, it always comes down to “Go big or go home”. Whether it’s diamonds, or handbags, don’t shy away and be as extravagant as you want.
- If you want it and don’t know just where to wear it, it’s perfect for the grocery store.
- A motorcycle jacket looks great over everything.
Keep your wardrobe brand-new
As long as you know how to properly take care of your clothing, no fabric is off-limits, which makes shopping much more fun. Here are some expert tips and tricks to keep your wardrobe looking and feeling it’s best for longer.
Best laundry powder
Pick the best laundry powder that’s gentle for both your clothing and the environment. A small tip is to look for brands focused on “eco friendliness” as they are mostly manufacturing gentler laundry care products. Also, make sure that the detergent you are using for your clothing doesn’t have any “bleaches”, “optical dyes” or harmful “surfactants” in it.
Fabric bobble remover
Invest in a high-quality fabric bobble remover for your cotton clothing to keep it vibrant and soft even after multiple washes. BIORESTORE cotton is one of the latest innovations in the laundry care industry as it removes lint and pilling from clothing made of at least 70% cotton in only one home laundry wash. By doing a BIORESTORE wash every now and then, you can keep your cotton faves looking their best for as long as you want. It’s also a great choice for anyone who wants to embrace sustainable fashion. When all the fabrics in your wardrobe are always in their top-tier condition, you can feel more confident about your styling game and pick any piece you want without worrying about anything else.
