Are you tired of wearing the same outfits over and over again? Do you find yourself neglecting certain pieces in your wardrobe? It’s time to break free from your style rut and rediscover the hidden gems in your closet. Let’s explore practical tips to help you revamp your style, shop your wardrobe, and create new neural pathways in your brain for a fresh and exciting look.
But how do you get there? How do you break free from the same old outfits and discover what truly works for you?
1. Assess and Sort Your Wardrobe
Do you even know what gems you have hidden in your wardrobe? If you’ve got items in piles that you’ve not seen the bottom of for a while, or maybe more than one item on a hanger, I bet you have some great garments that you’ve completely forgotten about because you’ve not been seeing them to think about wearing them.
And don’t be afraid to let go of clothes that no longer serve you. If you’ve been holding onto a suit from your corporate days, even though you now work from home, it’s time to say goodbye. Donate it to a thrift store or pass it on to a friend who can use it. Letting go of old clothes can be liberating, and it makes room for new pieces that truly reflect who you are now.
- Are you truly wearing all the items in your wardrobe? Take a moment to evaluate each piece. Is it still you? Does it fit? Do you love it? Is it in good condition?
- Consider the different phases or areas of your life associated with specific clothing. Are you holding onto items that no longer reflect your current lifestyle, body or colouring?
- Revisit old favorites and experiment with new combinations. For instance, pair more formal jackets or blazers with jeans for a stylish twist.
2. Shop Your Wardrobe
The next step is to shop your own wardrobe. Take a good, hard look at what you already have and make a conscious effort to wear pieces you haven’t worn in a while. You might be surprised at how fresh and exciting they feel when you wear them again.
- Dedicate a section of your wardrobe to explore each day. Challenge yourself to wear something different.
- Evaluate each piece as you wear it. Do you still enjoy wearing it? Does it make you feel confident and comfortable?
- Let go of items that no longer serve you. If you realize you don’t feel great or comfortable in something, consider donating it to a thrift store where someone else can enjoy it.
3. Reflect on Your Preferred Style
What do you love now? Your style will change with time as fashions change and so does your lifestyle and even your aesthetic. Look around and notice what you’re loving in the world right now. Check out what others are wearing and if there is any part of what’s currently available that you’d like to try out or add into your style.
- Take note of the clothes you repeatedly gravitate towards. What is it about those items that make you feel comfortable and happy?
- Identify what you don’t enjoy wearing as well. This awareness will help you understand your style preferences better.
- Update your Style Recipe as a great reminder of what you want your style to be today.
4. Try Something New
Formal with casual – fur shrug with a pair of jeans
Start playing in your wardrobe by combining clothes that you wouldn’t normally wear together, and if you’re feeling a bit hesitant, get some professional guidance and assistance to uplevel your style more quickly and easily.
- Try combinations of clothes together that you’ve never tried before – look for clothes in your wardrobe that have something in common, a colour, a pattern and think about balance – pair voluminous with slim.
- If you’re feeling stuck and unsure how to branch out, consider trying a program like Evolve Your Style.
- This program guides you through small, manageable steps to explore more of your wardrobe and do small daily experiments with your style that will make your style comfort zone larger and your style more varied, so you stop feeling bored and stagnant.
- By shopping your wardrobe and experimenting with different outfits, you’ll gradually discover your authentic style.
5. Building New Neural Pathways
Get out of your comfort zone and build your style muscles! Just like you need to exercise your body to build muscle, you need to do something new to become more stylish.
Habits are great when they helps us do positive things, such as cleaning your teeth or exercising daily. They are bad when you end up wearing the same outfits over and over because you have gotten into the habit of wearing what’s in the washing basket!
- Our brains tend to stick to familiar patterns and habits. To break free from style ruts, we need to create new neural pathways. The more you do something new, the stronger and deeper those neural pathways become.
- Try something new such as an outfit formula like wearing 2 more formal garments or accessories with 2 more casual garments and accessories for a smart casual outfit.
- Join Evolve Your Style which is designed to stimulate your brain and expand your fashion possibilities in small manageable ways.
- Initially, it might feel intimidating to try something new, but embracing change is essential for personal growth and your style evolution.
Stepping out of your style rut is an exciting opportunity to rediscover your wardrobe’s potential. By assessing and shopping your wardrobe, identifying your style preferences, and embracing change, you can build new neural pathways and transform your personal style. Remember, breaking habits and trying something different may feel uncomfortable at first, but the rewards are worth it. Embrace the journey of self-expression and let your style evolve.
The best part? It’s not about throwing out everything you own and starting from scratch. It’s about making small, manageable changes that add up to a big transformation over time. By trying out new pieces in a low-pressure environment, you’ll learn what truly works for you and what doesn’t. And you’ll start to see your wardrobe in a whole new light.
I’ve seen amazing transformations in women who have gone through my program. They start out feeling stuck and unsure of themselves, but by the end, they’re walking tall and proud, wearing clothes that truly reflect their unique personalities. And the best part is, they’re doing it with confidence and ease.
So if you’re ready to break free from your style rut and discover what truly works for you, I invite you to join my Evolve Your Style program. It’s not just about clothes; it’s about unlocking your full potential and living your best life. You deserve to feel amazing every day, and I’m here to help you get there.
