Investing in Fashion: 3 Tips to Make Better Use of Your Closet Space

Who does not love to shop for clothes? Although some (mostly men) might disagree, there really is such a thing as retail therapy. How often you go to your “therapy sessions” will be quite obvious with the size of your wardrobe. Admit it or not, you only succeed in packing your closet to the brim with clothes that will lose their novelty and value in a few years or maybe even in the next season.

When you shop for clothes, you have to be sure to invest in a few key pieces. Just as holding a gold American eagle would be much more valuable than a wallet full of dollar bills, your crisp tailored jacket from Burberry will be a much wiser use of closet space than a bunch of discount office wear that lose their shape after a few washes.

It is time to pare down your closet and make room for better wardrobe choices. Investing in fashion does not have to be a one-shot deal. In these hard times, you might not want to blast your pay check on a shopping spree. You can certainly build your wardrobe of better quality clothes over time. These three tips can help you invest in clothes that keep their value over time:

You definitely do not want to spend thousands of dollars on a designer dress off the season’s runway and end up not wearing it more than once because it is too flashy. When you invest in fashion, do so with classic styles that you can take through several seasons by switching up your accessories or complementing clothing pieces.

There are specific fabrics that are best suited for particular pieces of clothing. Choose the best one for the article of clothing that you are buying. Stretch fabric and cotton are great for t-shirts for everyday wear but definitely not for the “stars” of your wardrobe.

Chiffon can be both classy and formal, but it can also be casual depending on print and cut. While a little flowy and thin, it would definitely have a different look paired with a jacket.

This is true in the world of fashion. If you want better than off-the-rack clothes, then you have to stop looking in department stores and start searching in specialty stores and designer shops. Even if you are willing to invest in your key fashion pieces, there is no harm in keeping an eye out for discounts and promos in these specialty and designer shops.

As my favorite motto when it comes to shopping, do not buy anything in full price. There are membership online shops and even surplus sites where you can buy everything for less.

Investing in Fashion: When Less is More

You do not really need to have a full wardrobe of different dresses in all colors, you need to pair them effectively to have a lot of looks and when appropriate for any given occasion. It is not bad to buy less-priced clothing but in the long run, those dresses with good quality will have more use in them than the cheaper ones.

Yes, you can indulge at times for pieces that you really like, they don’t only make you look and feel good, they will last longer and will be worth what you spend for.