Ever looked at yourself in the mirror after dressing up and went meh?
If you have then you are probably suffering from a monotony of style. It’s quite normal as going for comfortable, tried and tested options is super easy.
The answer to breaking the boring cycle of the same black pants and sweater top is right there in your wardrobe. That’s right, you don’t need to spend a penny on making the change.
Here’s a quick cheat sheet.
Pinterest Inspiration
Get fresh outfit ideas by perusing through Pinterest. Be specific about your search to sieve through the dozens of outfits on there. An easy way is to use the weather and your size. For example, summer outfits for midsize.
Wardrobe try on
After getting ideas you fancy, get all your clothes out for a fun try on. Here, use the pins from Pinterest to assemble new outfit combinations. It might take a while, so blast some music and have fun!
Plan the OOTD
Next step is to lay out the five chosen outfits for the week. With a pen and paper write down a mood board for the week. For example; Monday official, Tuesday, Smart casual, Wednesday, Lazy homeless and so forth. Then fill this in with the outfits that you created in the try on.
Document your OOTD
This is a fun way to keep yourself accountable. Looking back at the various combos throughout the week, makes you feel cute. Moreover, it motivates you to become more adventurous with different outfits and styles all from your wardrobe. Seeing yourself also sparks a deep sense of self love.
Accessorize
You must have sunglasses, scarfs, scrunchies, rings, watches and bangles. Dig them out and intentionally add them into your outfit. These small and simple pieces tend to elevate the look immensely. If you have a lipstick, put it on more often and switch up your handbag often.
Self-affirmations
Not feeling pretty and at your best sometimes can lead to a routine style that works. The chosen style then becomes rooted in negative self-talk. Unfortunately, this kind of funk cannot be sorted by just switching up your wardrobe. So, fix the inner person first by changing the negative narrative. That way, any other effort put in to switch things up actually bares fruits.
Kill the comparison
Comparing yourself with what people on social media or at work wear and body shapes can easily wear your confidence down. The self-doubt and insecurity brewed will only take away from the joy of dressing up. Moreover, it will kill any motivation of trying out outfits that bring you joy and make you feel good.
The new style might feel uncomfortable at first. You might be tempted to fall back on what feels familiar. Instead, push through and welcome this new version you lovingly. On days when the feeling persists, put a pause and try again the next day.
