How To Change Your Wardrobe So It’s On-Trend

*This is a collaborative post on how to change your wardrobe 

Fashion trends are always changing and evolving from one thing into another, and although not everyone is interested in this, many people love exploring fashion and all the new ideas it is constantly bringing forward. 

If this sounds like you, you might wonder how to ensure your wardrobe is on-trend. It can seem like an uphill struggle at times since fashion moves so fast, but don’t worry; if you want to be up-to-date and stylish, it’s certainly not impossible, and we’ve got some useful tips for you below. With that in mind, read on to find out how to change your wardrobe so it’s on-trend.

Work out what the trends are

The first thing you need to do if you want to be entirely on-trend is to determine just what those trends actually are. Unless you know this, it’s going to be impossible to carry out any of the other steps on this list, and you’ll just be guessing which, as much fun as it might be, could end up being expensive and ultimately disappointing when you realise that your wardrobe is no more fashionable than it was before you started buying or borrowing new items. 

Therefore, take your time to look through fashion blogs, follow fashion influencers, and read fashion magazines. Sign up for newsletters from your favourite store and find designers on social media to connect with. In other words, do all you can to ensure you understand exactly what current fashion trends are. Once you have this knowledge (and remember, it’s always changing, so you’ll need to keep learning and discovering more and more), you can move to the next step. 

Assess your current clothes before you change your wardrobe 

Now that you know what the current fashion trends are, you can go through your wardrobe and see if you already own anything that would work. Remember that fashion comes and goes in cycles, so it might be that something you bought a little while ago works perfectly now, even if you have to tweak it a little to make sure it is entirely on-trend. 

When you have found some pieces of clothing that will work and is inline with currency fashions, keep them to one side of your wardrobe, as these are the things you’ll be wearing most for the time being. Not only can you see precisely what you already have, but you’ll know how many items you need to buy or borrow from friends to complete your wardrobe. It might be less than you think. 

While you’re checking through what you already have, don’t forget to look at your accessories and makeup too. These will also change as fashions change, and if you want to make sure you can keep up with seasonal makeup trends, you’ll need to know what you have and what you need to achieve the look you’re going for. 

Invest in key pieces 

By now, you should have a good idea of what you need to keep up to date with current trends. Perhaps you have enough trousers or skirts, but you need some tops. Maybe you need some new shoes. It could be that you need some dresses or jackets. Whatever it is that’s missing, make a list and start shopping. 

You can shop online or in person, and this will really depend on your preference and the time you have available. Many people find that shopping online is easier because it is quicker, and they can do it at any time they have free, rather than having to wait until after work or at the weekend when everyone else is shopping too. 

No matter how you’re buying, it’s worth investing in some key pieces. This means there might be one or two items that you spend a little more on because they can be worn in many different ways and in many different outfits. Even if these are fairly expensive, you’ll get a lot of use out of them. Plus, if you keep them in good condition, you might even be able to sell them when fashions change again and make at least some of your money back. 

Sell what you don’t need when you change your wardrobe 

Following on from the point above, this is the ideal time to sell anything in your wardrobe you no longer need. If you think the fashion might come around again, then you might want to keep it, but if you’re not sure or you didn’t really like the item in the first place, it’s time to sell. Or you might prefer to donate the garment to charity instead. 

The point is that you need to make room in your closet for new things, otherwise you might find you buy things, hang them up, and entirely forget you have them. When you can see everything in your wardrobe, and it’s all either trendy or something you can wear at any time, it makes a lot more sense.