Three Reasons to Rethink Your Wardrobe

The SMART Wardrobe service is a way to plan clothes around your style and needs. With a style consultant, you can look at what you already own and decide what can still be worn and combined. The goal need not be buying lots of new pieces; sometimes it is about making better use of the existing ones.

Outfit layout with a burgundy blazer, light waistcoat and dark trousers.

When might a more considered wardrobe help?

1. You have too many clothes

Sometimes we buy more clothes than we actually wear and some pieces stay unused in the wardrobe. Impulse purchases or items that are hard to combine can be part of the reason.

A purchase made in a hurry may not work with the clothes you already own. Over time, that can leave a wardrobe full of pieces that rarely get worn together.

Man in a burgundy blazer and light waistcoat walking along a street.

If this sounds familiar, start by choosing the pieces you want to keep rather than deciding what to throw away. They can form the basis for future purchases. The SMART Wardrobe approach is to choose new pieces that work with the favourites you keep. A waistcoat, for example, can be worn with a suit or with jeans, chinos and a blazer.

Clothes rack with shirts, jackets and trousers, with shoes below.

2. You are missing clothes for particular occasions

An unexpected wedding, conference or important meeting can expose a gap in your wardrobe. Think about both workwear and special occasions, but remember that a separate outfit for every event is not always necessary. Some pieces can work in several settings.

Consider how much time you spend in work clothes compared with casual clothes. Your wardrobe can reflect that balance. Planning ahead can make it easier to dress for an event without buying something you will wear only once. We discuss last-minute purchases with clients who did not have an outfit ready for an event. A planned wardrobe gives you more time to choose rather than rushing into a compromise.

Man in a blue-green waistcoat, burgundy shirt and dark trousers.

3. You do not want to spend time shopping

Not everyone enjoys browsing shops or trying on clothes. Some people prefer help narrowing the options. A consultant can focus on what you actually wear, rather than treating price as the only deciding factor.

A well-chosen piece may get more wear than an item bought on impulse. Cost per wear is a way to think about the purchase price in relation to how often you use it. Buying fewer pieces you wear regularly may be more useful than replacing unworn clothes each season. Consider the longevity and care of each item as well.

The man gradually shows different combinations of shirts, jackets, vests and trousers.

You do not have to discard your current clothes or buy a whole new wardrobe. A consultant can consider the items you already own and suggest ways to combine them. A waistcoat, for example, may work with a suit, jeans or chinos and a blazer.

If you prefer to build your wardrobe gradually, ask about current payment options before deciding how to add new pieces at a pace that fits your budget.

A considered wardrobe starts with the clothes you use and the occasions you dress for. A consultation can help you decide what to keep, combine or add next.

Explore what a more considered wardrobe could look like for you.

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