Recently my wardrobe and I went through a bit of a
re-invention, not dissimilar to the McConnaissance.. After having lost weight
and moved back to Brighton, I realised that the many of the clothes I owned fit
into one of five piles and they were:
- Too big/ unflattering on me.
- Old/holey (clothes I had when I was at uni.. need I say more?)
- Style was outdated (skater skirts/dresses anyone?)
- I hadn't worn the item in over a year.
- Items I wanted to keep.
Before I moved back I embarked on an epic clothing, bags and
accessories clear out, with clothes scattered about that rivalled an average
Saturday in a Primark. Clothes were absolutely everywhere and the bin liners
started to be filled with items that just weren't what I wanted or needed anymore.
You may ask ‘How did you get this many clothes?’ and my answer would be that
I’m not totally sure… I had been gifted random pieces from friends and family,
swearing that I would wear it and then never doing so. I also bought a lot of
lower priced items that I thought were worthwhile and a bargain, but in
hindsight, they just cluttered up my wardrobe and nine times out of ten they
were trend led pieces that I would never wear again. In the end after much
deliberation and after being really strict with myself I managed to clear out 6
bin liners FULL of clothes, shoes and accessories. With each item I got rid of
it was like a metaphorical weight was being lifted off my shoulders.
Just a note on this, I am going to do a separate post on
tips and advice to clearing out your wardrobe and places that you can donate
your unwanted clothing to that will benefit other people and prevent wastage
and post it later in the week.
After moving home with a dramatically reduced wardrobe, I
still did smaller weekly clear outs of items I held onto and then realised I
still wouldn't wear; being tough on myself in this area was one of the best
things I could have done. Ultimately whilst you may think you are going to
regret getting rid of something, if you ask yourself in a week-or-so’s time
what you wanted to hold onto I doubt you would remember what it was.
I was craving timeless and classic pieces in a more muted
colour palette that would be interchangeable and make me feel great and give me
the kind of style that I had craved for so long. I looked to brands like
Topshop, Zara, Gap and Whistles for inspiration and found that styles and
shapes that I previously felt uncomfortable in, now made me feel fantastic and
confident… Such is the power of clothes.
It’s now been around eight months since my wardrobe’s had a
McConnaissance and not only do I now have an amazing wardrobe that I love, but
I also get ready in a third of the time. Because I know what suits me and every
item in my wardrobe I wear. I know exactly what to pick out (after having
looked at the weather on my phone first, of course, I do live in the UK after
all).
So even though it’s almost half way through the year, it’s not
too late to freshen up your wardrobe and create one that you can be proud of
and that truly reflects your style and personality.
Good luck and let me know how you get on! x
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