I recently performed a closet edit for my client who was about to turn 40. She wanted to start investing in her wardrobe, and wanted to stop impulse buying. As we went through her closet, I found she had a lot of items that were not the right color, didn’t fit that well, or that she didn’t love, but she had bought them on impulse. If she would start to strategize, and think about her wardrobe at the beginning of the season, she would have more things she loved, and would have room in the budget for a couple investment pieces. Those investment pieces would last for at least a few seasons, and be a great foundation for her wardrobe.
How does one stop impulse buying and start investing in their wardrobe? The first step is to edit your closet. Figure out what you need. I take pictures of my client’s closets, so I always know what they have so I can mix and match pieces, this is something I suggest you do.
Below is an outline of a plan I put together for this client’s fall and winter purchases. My client is gradually building up her investment pieces. This will give you and ideas of how to gradually build up investment pieces in your wardrobe. Keep in mind everyone has a different budget, so your plan might look different.
Fall/ Winter Items That She Kept After The Closet Edit

• Black Pants (would like a pair of cigarette pants that are a nicer quality)
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