Reusing clothing pieces to achieve different looks can remove the everyday chore of considering what you should wear. Not only does it make your life easier, but it is also much more sustainable, both in terms of the global ecological situation and personal finances. However, how can you truly achieve it?
We’ve partnered with EyeOns to answer this question and help you create multiple outfits using a minimal set of clothes.
What Should You Do First?
First of all, you have to create your own capsule wardrobe that you will work with in the future. This might be a bit time-consuming, but it is a long-term solution that will save you time in the long run. Start by picking a set of clothes you absolutely need and find comfortable and suitable for the occasions you attend most often.
Consider which clothes you wear the most and why, and be ready to exclude anything you have no real use for, even if you really like these pieces. After all, the goal is to create a simple solution to your wardrobe, providing you with multiple options that require no thinking at all.
In general, a capsule wardrobe usually consists of several pairs of pants and jeans, a few T-shirts, several tops and sweaters, a couple of jackets or coats, two or three pairs of shoes, and several accessories. As long as all of these pieces match well, you will be able to create dozens of different looks with ease.
Now let’s get to actionable tips.
1. Build Your Outfits from A Few Core Pieces
When you start creating your outfit, it is easy to get lost in priorities. Our advice is simple: start with one item and move from that point. Complementing a pair of jeans with a T-shirt, and then adding a belt to the resulting outfit is significantly easier than tossing several pieces around with no structure and no idea where to move at all.
The best core items are generally timeless classics like jeans, T-shirts, and so on because they work as a foundation for most casual outfits in modern fashion anyway. You should also remember that it is way easier to combine pieces with core items of neutral colors, although nothing stops you from experimenting and finding your own style.
2. Choose What You Want to Accentuate
The secret to keeping your outfits fresh and unique when they really consist of mostly the same set of clothes is finding the right ways to accentuate your look. As experts from EyeOns suggest, adding a pair of glasses and a different purse to an otherwise standard look can make all the difference, especially if you find ways to draw a little more attention to these pieces. Think of how a belt or a necklace can make all the difference and shift the focal point of your outfit.
While every set of clothes is unique, most of them can be used in these different ways, and your goal is to find them. Accessories and bright pieces can be especially effective here, although there are multiple other ways to achieve the desired effect. Don’t forget that, a lot of the time, less is more, and removing a certain accessory can be just as effective as adding it.
3. Layers, Patterns, and Textures
Finally, several layers and multiple textures can make outfits feel less monotonous. The same rule applies to your wardrobe — mixing different materials and patterns as well as layering your clothes will result in dozens of different looks, and it is rather easy to achieve.
We generally recommend using two or three different textures in your outfit to achieve variety. When it comes to patterned clothing, starting with one piece is the safest option. Although several different patterns can result in a visually rich look as well, they can also look convoluted and a bit overwhelming when done incorrectly.
When it comes to layering, remember that just one extra layer can make all the difference: think of how a leather jacket can transform your appearance compared to a blazer, for example.
