Trends come and go, but style lasts forever. Fast fashion has been dominant in the past couple of decades, but more and more people are looking to buy clothing that lasts more than a single season. By wisely investing in a few items of quality clothing, you can put together a timeless wardrobe that’ll look just as good several years down the line as it does on day one. This approach is also much better for the environment, and is also a good financial decision; while low-quality clothing is cheaper, it also has to be replaced much sooner. Good clothing is made to last.
In this post, we’re going to run through the ins and outs of putting together a wardrobe that has you looking great for many years to come.
Take It Slow
It takes time to put together a capsule wardrobe. The best approach is to slowly add items over a period of months. This will give you the time (and reflection period) you need to choose clothes that you genuinely want to have in your life for the foreseeable future. Remember — every item that ends up in your capsule wardrobe should be bought with intention, and it’s much easier to do that if you focus on a single item at a time rather than buying a whole wardrobe’s worth in one shopping trip.
Opt for Neutral Colors
Neutral colors never go out of style, so they should be your starting point for building your wardrobe. By neutral colors, we mean shades of cream, white, brown, gray, black and navy. This approach works well because it’ll give you excellent outfit versatility, since it’s much easier to mix and match these colors than it is to mix bolder colors. That means you’ll have a bunch of different outfits just from a few key clothing items.
Quality, Timeless Items
Quality clothing stands the test of time, looking just as good — if not better — 10 years down the line as it does on the first day. It’s recommended to invest in quality versions of items you’ll need year-on-year, such as a winter jacket, shoes, and jeans. Buy correctly, and they’ll become staples of your outfits. When in doubt about which items to buy, opt for brands that have stood the test of time. You could buy Alden shoes at The Shoe Mart and proudly wear shoes from the last traditional shoe factory in the USA (founded 1884), treat yourself to Levi’s 501 jeans (introduced in 1873), and rock a classic Barbour wax jacket (1894). They’re all classics that look just as good today as they did in the 19th century.
Buy With Your Personality In Mind
Finally, keep in mind that while the quality of the item is important, it’s arguably even more important that you feel comfortable wearing it! When putting together your timeless wardrobe, buy with your personality in mind. You’ll be much happier wearing your outfits if you have a sense that they really reflect who you are. Here are some tips on how to find your style personality.
