What to wear when you have 'Nothing to Wear'?

'What to wear' has become a BIG question which needs to be answered every morning! The moment you open that clothes-warehouse (your wardrobe), you are under tremendous pressure to find that one eligible outfit that you can carry for the day..

(Lots of laughs..)

Sorry for making it sound so pressurizing like business targets.. but its a fact!

No matter how many clothes we shop for and stack in our wardrobe, there come those moments when we stare at our wardrobe endlessly trying to find the right kind of outfit.

Let's read further to know how can you find something when you have nothing to wear!!

Staple # 1 - Classic Blue Jeans

 

 

The Classic Blue Jeans is something you can never go wrong with. Its the safest wardrobe bet to have a well-fitted blue denim in your wardrobe.

 

With plethora of options available in fits, colors and coordinates, the Classic Blue Jeans is most versatile of all.. Just one pair of good jeans with get you by any wardrobe dilemma.

Its a perfect investment in clothing..

 

Is the perfect jeans missing in your wardrobe?? /0\

It's never to late.. :)

Go and grab it asap!!

 

 

 

Staple # 2 - Layers

 

Jackets, shrugs or anything to layer is something many of us don't consider as staples.. but think of repeating the same outfit and you'll feel you're short of clothes..

 

Layers come handy in such times when just a layer makes a total outfit difference.

Layers are also very figure complememting, like Shrugs and short Jackets for Pear Shape and longer flowy ones clinched at waist for Column Shape.

 

Currently, and since a very long time, textured and printed jackets are worn by so many celebs and fashionistas. You can choose which one you like the most and have it at your disposal..!

 

Staple # 3 - Dressy Camisoles

 

Deep necks, sheer tops, in-cut sleeves..
Underneath the shrugs, with the tank tops, under sun-dresses and jackets.. Numerous options for this one lingerie necessity.






Colored camisoles go really well with the trend of the bold and bright doing rounds lately. And the classic ones have a great functional use too. 
In all, please please stock up on atleast a dozen of these under-clothing marvels and see how your wardrobe gets transformed..!!

 

Colored camisoles under sheer tops

 

Camisole under a Jacket

 

 

 That's for the staples.. Now's the turn for some do's and don'ts to enhance your wardrobe..

 

 

Do's # 1 - Bring the companion along

Having good pieces in your wardrobe are useless, unless you have its coordinates. Many a times we have good tops, but do not have the right pants or we have nice colored pants, but not anything to go with them. Either the right accessories are missing or the right shoes or any alterations need to be done. That leave us without clothes, even though we have tons of them..

So what's the next step?

A complete emsemble of the right top, bottom, sunnies, footwear, clutch, etc

 

The ideal step would be to make a list of such missing pieces and next time you go for shopping you'll know what to buy. This will not only help to complete the ensemble, but also to save money in the long run.

Do's # 2 - Stock up on Nudes

When you really can't decide what to wear, having some options in Nude colors helps a lot. Nudes have the Power of Attorney if you may say so! They are such versatile colors, that you can safely close your eyes and put them on without having to think twice if they'll look good or no.

 

These are most of the Nude colors in the Beige-Brown Family.

Apart from these, you can also bank on Navy and shades of White-Grey-Black to go with most of your outfits..

 

Below picture says it all..
The versatility of one good nude top is worth noting!!
 

  

 

Do's # 3 - Wardrobe Rehab

You try - you buy - you come home and dump!

No one likes wearing shabby looking outfits, not even you I believe. So having bought so many beautiful pieces, why not press and hang or stack them neatly. Trust me, once you do this, you'll actually start liking the pieces you already have and will not feel short of clothes in a way...

Take a look at the before and after pics of a wardrobe...

 

 

Dont's # 1 - Don't buy everything in TREND

Oh! The neon colored pants are so in this season.. What about the floral pants? And not to forget glittery shimmery gold sequined tops.. Bandage dresses, printed jackets, leather pants..

Lets stock them up....

 

NO WAYS! LET YOUR WARDROBE BREATHE..

 

You may want to have everything in trend so that you have a lot of options to wear each time you step out. But think of six-ten months down the line.. There's a great likelyhood of the trend becoming a fad and fading away soon. And what remains behind is a wardrobe full on unwanted clothes.

 

If you like a trend, own a few pieces. Fashion is fast changing, so you'll find something new in six weeks to shop for..

 

Fads of yester-years which no longer are in trend. Honestly, you wouldn't even like to touch them now

 

 

Dont's # 2 - Don't buy something that does not FIT

You may fantasize of losing a few kilos in the near future. You may be on a very strict diet or workout program. But unless you ACTUALLY don't lose, buy what fits you TODAY.

 

 

Also, everything looks good on mannequins and on models, but probably not on you. Still do not lose hope. Ask a friend or take help from a fashion consultant to know what will look good on your shape.

 

And if you manage to lose weight, you'll have all the more reason to shop for newer outfits..!!

 

Read up on my post on 'Know Your Shape' to know more about Body Shapes and what looks good on which shapes.

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Phew... I've given you so many insights on never having to say you don't have anything to wear..

 

Balance your wardrobe, stock on classics and keep fads to minimal.. That's the mantra!

If you still feel you have nothing to wear, then do write to me on c3grooming@gmail.com

 

My personalised programmes on 'Wardrobe Rehab', 'Body-Shape Analysis' and 'Investment shopping' are sure to help you!

 

 

Are you a 'Sex And The City' fan!?

If you are reading this post, you're sure to have seen SATC - the movie or the serials... atleast once!

I'm a die-hard fan of SATC and after becoming a great fan of both the movies, I started watching the sitcom as well.. The back drop, story line, characters, concept.. too good..!! But the stylist in me looks for something else.. the way the SATC Barbies have been styled and portrayed... By looking at them it makes me say that "Omg, this outfits looks as if it's made just for her!"

Through this post I don't want to suggest you to copy-paste the expensive designer outfits worn by the characters. Moreover, they may/may not even suit you depending on your body type... So, how can you look as fabulous as the SATC Barbies without imitating them or shelling big bucks?

Let's read further to explore how...

1. "I LOVE YOU"

When we talk of dressing top to tip, one great tip is knowing what you love the most when it comes to fashion.. It can be anything - belts, bags, hats, jewellery, jackets, hair accessories, and most favourite of all -  SHOES!

You just need to identify that one thing that completes your look and say - "I Love You".. Make it your style statement and flaunt it! The catch here is to not to wear the same lover all the time. But pick up that category. If you feel that belts complete your look, then experiment different belts with your outfits. Make them the most attractive part of your dressing..

"Carrie's Wedding Shoes"

Like in SATC, Carrie Bradshaw loves 'SHOES'. She's head over heels for stilettoes and infact she has an entire section in her walk-in wardrobe dedicated to shoes.. So go ahead and find out your LOVER...!!



2. Think Your Outfits Through

 

Each of the outfits worn by the SATC barbies have been put together after a lot of head-scratching and extensive selection. Picking up what's in trend will not make you appear as an updated fashionist, but wearing your personality will. That's how statements like 'Its looking so awful on her' or 'It looks like its made for her' are are born..!!

Before wearing anything, just give it a thought once - Am i a reserved person? Am I outgoing? Do i like loudness/subtleness? Am I going for an important meeting? etc....

3. Personalise Your Outfits

  

The way you wear your clothes is a way of expressing who you are.. By not saying anything verbally you tend talk a lot through your clothes. Today, the world is so fast moving and there is so much competition around and everyone is so smart and knows their way out. What can give you a class apart is the way you present yourself.

In SATC, each lady was fabulously dressed in her own unique way - Samantha was sexy, upscale and all for bling, Carrie was quirky, experimental and unusual, Miranda has a tom-boyish frame and thus always managed to pull of a professional look better than any of her friends, and Charlotte.. well her preppy sweaters, pastels, feminine dresses and undiluted elegance just spoke for themselves, didn't they?

The bottom-line is.. Just wear your heart and let your clothes do the talking!

4. Old is Gold

Thrifting is one of the favourite pastimes of Carrie. Don't throw anything unusual when it comes to accessories.. (And pls do a regular detox when it comes to apparels).. Vintage necklaces, mummy's bracelets, antique clutches, a great bag, etc. A few unique pieces here and there will spice up your style instantly! Isn't this a great tip? No need to spend at all... Just save up...

5. Know Your Body

Knowing your body shape is like a basic need if you can put it in a fictitious Maslow's hierarchy of styling needs. You must be able to decide what is a fit and a misfit.. It's a foolproof recipe of great style.. What looks good on a mannequin might not look good on you and that's perfectly okay! There are tonnes and thousands of outfits and accessories available which will suit your shape and give you the definition that is much needed. Just highlight the best part of your body and let it do the talking...

(For more details on Body Shapes, check out the archives....)

6. Don't Break The Bank

Many people believe that money can buy style. But trust me on this, style comes from another place, not your wallet! If you happen to know atleast one person who cares a damm about logos on outfits, you will know what I mean.. I don't mean never to go for brands/labels, but its not important to stuff your wardrobe with them. You can match your expensive branded pieces with off-brand ones and still achieve a fabulous, stylish and upscale look. And you can achieve the same look even if you don't own a single designer trinket.

SATC also suggests that style is an expression of who you are - it's very induvidual. With these great style tips from SATC and a good dose of creativity, any lady can look as fabulous as these four on-screen SATC Barbies!

What do you think ladies? To which degree has the popular show inspired your style? Do share.. I'll be waiting...