It is a habit we all are guilty of - buy clothes because they are trendy but that we never wear. These clothes end up in the back of our closet still with a tag on. We refuse to return them and tell ourselves that we will wear them on that special occasion that never comes. How do we stop buying clothes we never wear? How do we stop buying clothes we don't need? I will discuss in this post only how to stop from buying at the store, but in reality a good look at your closet will benefit from understanding what you really need to buy.
1. Consider your lifestyle:
Who are you and how do you dress everyday? What is easy for you to put on as you wake up in the morning and stumble inside your wardrobe? Are you leaning to comfortable shoes even though those stiletto shoes look really good? What is your job? Do you stay on your feet all day? Those are some of the questions to consider when facing the many fashion choices at the store. Think about whether you would want to walk out that store wearing the item and if you can match whatever you are buying with what is already in your closet.
2. Is this clothing item just a passing trend?
There is nothing wrong with buying some trendy pieces that you will only wear one season, but don't make your entire wardrobe with one-time fashion trends. Invest in timeless items even if they cost more and get few trendy items from cheaper stores like Forever 21 or HM. Think in terms of how many times you could wear a particular piece beyond a season.
3. Don't buy just because it is on sale: This is something I struggle with. I like good deals and bargains and if I see something for $10 I need to buy it even though I would have never bought it for full price. Stop buying clothes just because they have a red tag. Repeat with me: "I will not buying something just because it is on sale even for $10." Understand why you grasped a particular t-shirt or pants. Was it the ad on the store? Was it the price?
4. Can I mix and match with what I already own? When you walk into a store and try clothes on ask yourself whether what you are trying on could work with what you already have in your closet. If it is a top, would it look good with dress pants or just your casual jeans? Could you dress up or down an outfit with this particulate piece? This is going to help you avoid buying clothes that need to be matched with more new clothes.
5. It is not love at first sight: If you have doubts from the beginning ditch it. Don't convince yourself that the dress you are trying on will look good if you lose 5 pounds, or with the right shoes, or if you had make up on. If you need to find excuses to buy a clothing item it means that you will never wear it.
Those are for me the top tips on how to stop from buying clothes I never wear. There could be more rules but I like to stick to few and test them out next time I am shopping. And if you subscribe to my blog you will learn how to clean your wardrobe to help you even further on how to stop buying clothes you never wear. If you have other tips please leave a comment and share with our readers.
***Photo by Mallory Brooks. Clothes by Curio Goods Vintage Clothing Store in Tallahassee, Florida.
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| Vintage Skirt by Curio Goods in Tallahassee |
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