2018 has definitely been a wedding season in my community. All the youngsters (below 26yrs) are getting married. It got me feeling all kinds of old and questioning my life. Ha!! I mean what a gurl gotta do to get a damn good man compatible for her. Lol!! Anyway…on the more serious note, I love attending wedding, but even for me, I had to skip some because I got tired of attending a wedding every one to two months. The pressure and hustle of finding something new to wear each occasion just got to me. ‘New’ doesn’t necessarily mean buying something new, but just going through the closet to dig out something I haven’t worn for awhile.
Having said that, I had to visit my closet for this particular wedding. With dress-code being red, I had no struggle finding a dress because my closet is a bloody red (it is my favourite colour) zone. I’ve had this asos dress for over five years and worn it only once. I am getting back into the habit of shopping ‘new’ outfit in my own closet by finding pieces that haven’t been worn for a long time and giving them a fresh face by styling them differently or through alteration. It’s one of greatest way to save our beautiful planet as well as save you some coins. Shopping your closet enables you to tap into your creative side.
Below are some easy tips on how to shop your closet effectively.
- If possible, organize your closet according to colours. This makes it easier for you to select and decide when styling.
- Going back to saving the planet, if there’re things in your closet that don’t match your fly any more, donate, gift or sell them. This will make your closet lighter which will in turn make it so much easier. I also find that the less you have, the less time and struggle you’ve when styling.
- Make use of social media platforms for styling ideas when stuck. Don’t forget to have fun with it. Mix and match and experiment with colours.
- On a day where you’re off, play dress up in front of the mirror. Create and document any style ideas. This will help when time comes to dress up.
Got any more tips? Please share and thank you always.
Wishing you all a blessed week ahead.
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DANKE…
You look absolutely gorgeous in that red dress you wore.
Great post by the way.
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Thanks much Sophia.
Good to hear that.
Ah another lovely look from you – I love it and you know how to style each piece perfectly! It’s fab!
Layla x
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Thanks much Layla!
So awesome that you got to go to some weddings. I love playing dress up in front of the mirror!
Loving this bright number!
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Yeah and good to hear that.
Thank you!
Great tips. My problem is no weddings to attend. LOL.
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Thanks sis!! Hahahaa…
I love restyling old pieces in new ways. Your tips for this are wonderful. Instead of documenting my pre-planned outfits, I actually just hang all the pieces together so I have complete outfits ready to go when I need them.
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Good to hear that Kathrin. Wonderful and definitely a good one. Thank you for adding to the topic.
Beautiful dress, you look amazing!
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Thanks Nicky 🙂
These tips are perfect! There are always new ways to wear old clothes. Love this dress on you Missy!
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There sure is Kathrine. Good to hear that and thanks much.
I am obsessed with the lace on the bottom of this dress! Such great detail. Plus, it’s an amazing color on you!
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Thanks much Quinn and good to hear that.
These are all such great tips!! You look stunning in that dress!
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Thank you Jennifer.
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Super tips lovely!! You look amazing. I go shopping in my closet a lot, haha!! Hope you have a fantastic new week 🙂 x
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Good to hear that Kizzy dear. Wonderful! Thanks much and have a great week too. 🙂
Great great tips! As well as your look! <3
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Thank you for the tips my dear! I am due for a closet reorganization. I keep going through it lately and rediscovering pieces that I completely forgot about haha.
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My pleasure my dear Didier. That makes the two of us. Ha!!
Thank you 🙂
amazing style! you look beautyfull 🙂
kisses from Poland :*
You look so gorgeous, my beautiful Mavis! This dress hugs your curves so perfectly. You gave some great tips on shopping your closet for “new” looks. You could also take pics of new outfits you create while they are fresh in your mind. Have a wonderful week! 🙂
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Thank you my beautiful Lizzy. Good to hear that and appreciate the extra tip. Most definitely! 🙂
This dress shows your glass hour figure perfectly! It really is a lovely dress and you have styled it so well. You look beautiful, feminine and elegant.
I’m a big fan of shopping my closet. Maybe it is because I hate malls? I think I have some kind of allergy, I always feel sick in shops or malls- I think it might have something to do with those industrial room perfumes. Anyhow, I’m all for shopping our closets.
I definitely agree with your tip of trying on clothes and taking photos when we have time. Planning future outfits can be a lot of fun.
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Thanks ever so much Ivana.
Good to hear that. Oh wow!! Interesting! I shop more online that in store. I just can’t seem to find anything when I enter shops. Lol!!
Wonderful!! Appreciated much!
I totally do this by organizing by color. I think it’s the only way to keep things straight.
And playing around is SO important. I realize it takes extra time, but it really saves time in the long run!! You never know until you try certain combinations!!
XOXO
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Awesome and good to hear that. Couldn’t agree more.
I know right!! It sure does indeed Jodie.
True that!!
Thanks much 🙂
You look great. Good tips.
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You look stunning in that dress!
xx
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Thank you Andy.
Thanks for these tips, they are going to be really useful. You look stunning by the way.
Kisses,
E.
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Thanks and good to hear that. 🙂
gorgeous look darling!
xoxo
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Thank you Patinka.
Hahahha OMG this made me LOL. My head would explode if I had to go to that many weddings. It can be stressful and expensive. Hence shopping your own closet. Another tip wear black people will notice less if you are wearing the same thing. I learned this growing up as we had no money. And then accessorize it differently. Works like a charm.
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Hahaha… I know right Allie!! My bank account was pleading for help. Lol!! Oh this is a great tip and definitely taking that into account.
Thanks much for adding to the topic. Appreciated!
Oh, girl I feel your pain regarding men and attending other people’s weddings, ha! I guess the best things are worth waiting for, right? 😉 I really like this dress on you! I do not have much red in my wardrobe, but really need to find my perfect red dress too! xx
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Ha!! Yeah they sure are. 🙂 Good to hear that and hope you find one too. Thanks much Naya. 🙂
Hey Missy. You looking good in red! And yes, I’ve seen all your wedding videos on your Insta stories! But honestly you make a good point about saving money and the environment. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks much Madeline. Appreciate the contribution.
Fabulous <3
Federica
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Awesome tips hun and you look fab in this dress!!!
xoxo
Lovely
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Thank you Lovely.
Oh my goodness…so true! I need to go through my closet and do a cleanout but I always want something 2 months after I’ve decided I haven’t used it in 2 years and won’t ever. And I’m the worst about shopping my closet. Pinned this one to Pinterest!
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Thanks much Ruth. Oh wow!! I was as well, but gradually getting there. Good to hear that you’ve pinned this. Hope you get there too.
Appreciated!
Wow I can’t believe you had wedding every month! That is a lot! So glad you kept this red dress because it is stunning! And your tip on color coding your closet is so spot on. It has helped me a lot!
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I know right!! Ridiculous!! Thanks much Rach and good to hear that.
I have the habit of cleaning up the cupboard and playing dress up every single month, its kind of ritual now.
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Every single month? Wow kudos to you!! Thanks for the contribution Priya.
That is a gorgeous dress! Lucky you already had it. Have a great week.
Gemma x
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Thank you Gemma. Yeah and likewise.
Lovely dress, dear!
xx
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Ace tips, lady- so key for shopping your own closet! And you look absolutely KILLER in this dress!
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Thanks much beautiful. 🙂
Just love this color on you and the lace hem! I always arrange my clothes by color, it really helps me to find a particular item quickly.
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Good to hear that Carrie. Wonderful! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
You are looking like a snacky snack hun 😉 I love weddings too and I can’t believe there were so many you had to attend! Lol.I need to coordinate my dresses by color. I used to have them by style, but I think color works best. Have a wonderful week!
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Ha!! Thanks much Perla dear! I know right? Oh yeah colour works well.
Have a great week too. 🙂
I totally love this post, thanks for such great tips. I think this is going to help me fall in love with my closet again and make more outfit options. http://www.marciabtravels.blogspot.com
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Good to hear that Marcia. That’s awesome and thanks much. 🙂
Organising one’s closet by colour is a great idea!
That lace-trimmed red dress is very pretty, and you look fabulous rocking it!
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It sure is indeed!
Good to hear that and thanks ever so much.
Your tips are very good and you look perfect in your wonderful outfit! The colours suits you absolutely dear Missy May. I photograph each outfit I wear and I have a collection of pictures with outfits of other women I like on my phone 🙂
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Thanks ever so much Rena. Good to hear that. That is wonderful. 🙂
you are very beautiful in this color!*_* have a great day…xoxo
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Good to hear that Chiara. Thank you and have a great day too.
Love your suggestion of playing dress up in the mirror every once in a while! You look SO gorgeous in this red dress and I’ve no doubt someone very, very special is waiting out there for you as you’re so special – my fingers are crossed for you to meet him very soon! 🙂
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Thanks ever so much Gabrielle and good to hear that. Amen and can’t wait to meet him soon. 🙂
OMG this style i’ve been looking for. You are my great inspiration!
Love,
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Good to hear that Alexandra. Thank you! 🙂
Great ideas babe, nice look
xx LL
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This is a gorgeous dress ! You look so chic!
Nina
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Thanks much Nina!
You are rocking that dress wonderfully.
Nice tips too.
Ann
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Thanks much Ann. Appreciated!
You look amazing in red May. So gorgeous
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Thanks much Wendee.
Beautiful dress, kisses!
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This is such a great article! I love recycling pieces while creating new looks. Organization is totally key. You look stunning here! XO, Ellese
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Good to hear that Ellese. Wonderful! It sure is!
Thanks much! 🙂
Loved the post! I truly believe that we already own things in our closet that are worth to be worn again! You look radiant – love the dress!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Good to hear that Vanessa. Couldn’t agree more with you.
Thanks ever so much. 🙂
Restyling old pieces is always a good idea! You look fab Miss!
Kisses, Paola.
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Sure is Paola! Thanks much! Hug!
I love weddings too Nothing like finding the perfect dress in your own closet I do that all the time because I keep my clothes I love them and I wear them over and over again I have clothes that I have not worn for years and they come out on special occasions and everybody thinks they are new lol Love your outfit You look stunning xoxo Cris
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Good to hear that Cris. That’s the way to go. Thanks ever so much. 🙂
You look gorgeous in red babe.
So hot momma 🙂
Much Love,
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Thanks much beautiful!
Ha!! Appreciated! 🙂
I should raid my closet mor frequently and organize it because now it’s a mess! Your 5 ys old dress is beyond gorgeus!
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Ha!! You sure should Francesca. Thanks much!
All you have to do is pray sis. He is in store for you. I love that red a lot. And I love the idea of wearing red to a wedding. You look gorgeous!
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I’m on it sis. Amen! Thanks ever so much.
Could not agree with you more on all the tips that you shared. I am glad to say that I do all of those. My friends and I also shop each others closets 🙂 You look amazing in this dress and that color is so stunning on you. Hope you had fun at the wedding.
Xx
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Awesome and good to hear that sis. Oh that sounds great! Wish I had a friend that wore the same size as me so we can do the same.
Thanks ever so much. The wedding was fun. 🙂
Thanks for the tips! 🙂
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That red dress is stunning on you! I’m glad you got it out of your wardrobe and gave it another wear, it’s so perfect for a wedding! 🙂
Hope that you are having a good week so far 🙂
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I am definitely glad too Mica. Thanks much! 🙂
The week has been hella stressful, but I’m grateful its weekend now. How was yours? 🙂
This is so cute dress and I love the silver hem x
Laura
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Thank you Laura. 🙂
Definitely helpful.I especially love to use social media for more tips on how to style my own clothes.
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Good to hear that Sophie. Thank you!
You look lovely dear and I use most of the tips you’ve shared, especially the social media one.
Bernie, xx
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Thanks much dear and good to hear that. 🙂
Absolutely love this idea! I always forget what clothes I have in my closet, so this is a great idea!!
xo,
H
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Good to hear that Hillory. I can definitely relate! Thanks much! 🙂
This dress looks fabulous on you dear. Love the color too.
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Thank you Jess dear.
Thank you so much for the tips, it would be very helpful!
Anyway, I love your red dress, you always look amazing with red <3
xoxo,
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My pleasure and good to hear that Chelshea.
Thanks ever so much. 🙂
Awesome and very useful styling tips you shared! Fast fashion makes people forget what one is supposed to invest in, leading in regretful shopping sprees and piles of clothing they get easily tired of. Gifting is not only kind, but also a great way to make room for better garments. 🙂
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I couldn’t agree more with you Jelena. True that! Thanks much for adding to the topic. 🙂
My closet is a mess. I generally have things in certain sections, but it’s a mess. Thanks for these tips!
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You’re not alone Lorna. Ha!! My pleasure and thank you.
Gorgeous dress, i love restyling old piece again and again. Thanks for sharing these tips.
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Thanks Sophie and good to hear that.
This dress is hot on you, I love the scallop edges and colour. It is nice to recycle what we have in our wardrobes. I like to organise mine seasonally. I definitely agree with giving clothes to charity, when no longer needed : ) xo
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Thanks much girlll. Good to hear that. 🙂
Amazing dress, I really like the color!
xoxo
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Thank you Milica. 🙂
This dress is so pretty! I love it
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Thank you Nesli.