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Don’t wear anything you don’t like

To begin a wardrobe reboot project, Tiny House Talk recommends pulling everything out of your closet first. Divide everything into three piles: keep, give, or toss. Make a physical list of what you have before hanging them up again. Fox Wardrobes should also keep things that fit and aren’t just holding onto them for the future.

Alternatively, you can use the clothes hanger trick described by Apartment Therapy site editor Janel Laban. Simply turn all your hangers backwards so the hooks face you. she said. If you wear something, you should put it back on the hook the way it normally is. Any hanger still facing the wrong way after six months will hold something you haven’t worn.

2. Build Off Of Basics

Real Simple suggested focusing on basics when creating a well-balanced wardrobe. For your staples, ensure that you have black pants, versatile tanks, and basic blouses, then focus on patterned items and statement pieces. Hence, you can actually make outfits instead of just having lots of unconnected items.

Make sure that what you buy goes with what you already own.

Anytime you buy anything (shirts, pants, shoes, purses, you name it! ), think twice. Pair it with anything you already own. You don’t need to buy it if it’s a standalone item. You end up with a closet full of unwearable odds and ends.

4. Consider A Capsule Wardrobe

The concept of a capsule wardrobe, according to Today Show Style Columnist Lilliana Vazquez, involves editing your closet to only those pieces that fit you currently and can be worn differently. Following these rules will allow you to keep your closet down to 30 items. In this process, you have to be thorough, she said. If you haven’t worn something in the last season or the season before, you have to get rid of it. The thing is, although this may seem limiting, you’ll likely soon realize you use a few basic staples anyway, and it will only make sure everything you have works together.

Knowing what to spend money on is key

Cosmopolitan’s Senior Style editor Charles Manning says most people aren’t splurging on the right things. Rather than spending $300 on black leather pumps that are available at ASOS for $50, go for something more practical. It makes little difference whether the shoes are cheap or expensive in the long run as both will wear out before you are done with them and no one, including you, will be able to tell the difference. Spend less on the less attention-grabbing trends that are going to become the focal point of your outfit anyway, he said.

6. Avoid Complicated Textures

Similarly, Manning said avoid pieces that have a lot of embellishments, like beads or textured patterns, as they’re hard to do on a budget and may appear cheap. Choose fabrics that are printed with designs instead if you prefer things that pop.