There are 7 days a week and 30 or 31 days a month (except for February), not to mention having a reliable washer (and / or dryer) at home (or you can always go to the laundromat), and considering you are going out everyday, how many pieces of garments do you need without repeating the same outfit on any of the days?
Don't you think we already have too much in our wardrobe to the point of overflowing? Unless you have ruthlessly culled your wardrobe and have become a 'minimalist', with a total of 33 (or whatever number you decide that suits you) pieces hanging there, I dare to say that we have enough clothing to last us for at least another decade (if we take care of them that is). Don't give me the excuse of 'running out of fashion' or 'off trend' if what you have are investment buys and classical pieces which are timeless. And of course not following the washing instructions is totally inexcusable!
Now why do you think a lot of the garments which you have bought are never worn? First off, you don't even remember what you have in your closet. (Check your closet for the pieces with the price tag still on them!) You might love your purchase so much that you believe you need a monumental occasion worthy of wearing it. (And when would that be?) You might be able to get away with wearing the same old to all occasions as fashion is now pretty casual and relaxed so why bother with all the fuss, right?
Trust me. You have beautiful items in your closet and it is up to you to dig them out and fall in love with them once again. How about going through your closet and pull out a few items that you have neglected and make a point of wearing them in the coming week? Hang them somewhere visible near your bed and make the outfit of the day a reality as you take a picture (and post it on Instagram?) as a reminder. I like the idea of using a decorative mannequin where I can create different outfit combinations with accessories. I do believe that getting 'dressed' does miracles in uplifting my mood, which as a result gives me the confidence to get through the humdrum day feeling good about myself.
So pay a visit to your wardrobe now and see what you have already got! Closet orphans were bought in the first place because you found them irresistible so find a way to wear them now. Listen to your body when a garment no longer fits or you look sick wearing it. Isn't it time to send it off to charity or re-purpose it into a new piece of art? Garments that you wear day in and day out like a 'uniform' might need some time off before they are torn apart for good. Make sure you air out your clothes and shoes in the open before putting them away in their designated spot if you want them to last longer. I certainly want you to have a wardrobe that makes you look beautiful and feel great but you have to put in the work as I outlined above.
Living in the moment is all we have got so why delay the gratification from wearing the gorgeous pieces of garments that you love in the fitting room? What are you saving them for? There is no point of waiting to feel special as we don't know how long we have in our physical body and no opportunities should be missed just because. Wear the old, the new, the in-between NOW. Make the old new and make the new old NOW.
To inject a dose of motivation into working your wardrobe, how about being purposeful in your next purchases and buy something different / outside the norm? How about bringing on a scarf or neckerchief to complete an outfit which could otherwise be bland? Try out a different style, texture and/ or colour, something that deviates from your 'usual' and get yourself out of the rut. You deserve it.
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