This quote might just capture what many women go through on a daily basis, “I have nothing to wear. Also, I’m out of hangers.” Does that sound like you? A jam packed closet but nothing is appealing to you? Nothing to wear to brunch or do a date night or to work (besides the same thing every other day…)? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now what are the chances its a piece you love and have on major rotation? Think it’s time for a more curated closet?
Let’s curate our closets, ladies. Let’s take a serious look at what works and what does not. Take a strategic approach to identity and refine what we have in our closets to match our styles and lifestyles. How to shop for fewer pieces, but pieces that are going to be high quality and that you will grab for all the time. That define your style.
In the book, The Curated Closet, you get all the inside scoop on how to make this dream closet happen. Broken down into easy to follow goals within each chapter along with info-graphics and photos to help you make sense of your next shopping trips. The chapters include the basics, how to discover your personal style, building your dream wardrobe, and the art of shopping.
Thinking about why we spend money on clothes we don’t even really like (#guilty), helps us take steps to improving our shopping patterns, getting what looks the best on our body types, and purchasing fewer (but better) items. Think about it as style – not fashion. By shifting to this style mindset, you will develop a bigger selection of more perfect garments in your closet. And instead of buying a bunch of items for (let’s say…) $30 each – you might only be one piece that will last you for years that costs $175. That you will LOVE. Sounds like a major leap – but in the long run you will have MORE clothes that you WANT to wear and pieces that last much longer than those $30 (seasonal) pieces.
above (hanging clothes) image source: Style Slicker
By creating a “style file” of pieces that inspire you (think Pinterest board), you will be ready for shopping. Jotting down what you wore for 2 weeks to reflect back on how you felt wearing each of those items will also be a tool to assist in this closet makeover.
From there, it comes down to what do your clothes say about you? Fashion and clothing and accessories – they all tell a story. They reflect your personality. Combining the best colors, materials, silhouettes and more create the foundation of your personal style.
The Curated Closet really makes it super simple to tackle this closet challenge. And the book makes it fun. So if you are tired of having “nothing to wear” while your closet is jammed pack and could use a little inspiration and guidelines to help you make a stylish switch, definitely get this book. It’s a game changer.
What are you most excited about with creating a curated closet?
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about capsule wardrobes lately and need to research more. This sounds like a similar concept that would be a good fit!
I hate buying clothes just to buy clothes but I have a whole ton in my closet that I don’t every wear.
Love this idea!!! I did a closet purge not too long ago similar to what’s suggested in the book, and it has been so freeing!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!
I know this would help me get ready faster, I just need to take the time to do the work to create the capsule. I can’t wait to get started!
I’m in the middle of a closet purge and plan on keeping a few pieces that I love and then additional accessories to change the look. I am not a clothes horse at all! Jeans and Tees are me
I would love to have a closet of high quality clothes that I love and feel comfortable in and that make me look fantastic! Guess I better go read the book!
My husband and I are buying our first house in January and getting out of our little apartment so that means we are getting rid of literally everything we own. I go through my closet with a fine tooth comb to make sure that everything I am bringing with me is something I LOVE. That book looks perfect to help with that!
This book sounds like it’s just for me! I have plenty of clothes but always feel like I have nothing to wear! Such a dilemma!
I’m not a huge spender on clothes, I always buy the staple pieces I need unless I feel like treating myself! But, I am always stuck in a rut with ‘nothing to wear’, although I have plenty. This sounds like a great book!
I need to check that book out! I could use an entire closet makeover and I need some direction. My style has always been preppy, but its hard a Mom now.
I have a lot of clothes in my closet and I need to start purging. This book is interesting.
Sounds like a great idea! I need to definitely do a little purging in my closet.
This books sounds really interesting! I need to do a purge. I really just don’t need all the stuff I have.
I like the idea of the curated closet and only have pieces in it you truly love. I’m so curious about I can use this book to take my style to the next level.
Oh, this sounds a nice idea. I should purge some clothes in my closet!
i would love a pinterest worthy closet! Le sigh I need to get rid of some things but I would be interested in this book!
This sounds amazing! I am super in love with those sandals so gorgeous.
I definitely need help with my closet and its always nice to invest in a book that can help you. I have way too much in our closet, we all do
I spend money on a few staple pieces and have tried to get better about making sure I have things that will mix and match. I love all the tips this book looks like it has!
I think I would love this book but I would be broke because of this book. My closet is a hot mess now!
I LOVE this! I’m all about creating a curated closet, especially now that I’m done with college and creating my lifelong wardrobe! I agree to dress for the life you have, not the life you wish you had!
Interesting book I think I might get it 😉 I love organizing my closet once in while and get donate things I dont wear anymore and make room for new things 🙂
If I did a closet purge I would be naked. I have like 2 pairs of jeans and a few shirts that’s it. I am terrible when it comes to fashion and shopping. I need to make friends with someone local who loves to shop.