This year, I decided to start fresh with my holiday decorations. Instead of hauling out the mishmash of ornaments I collected over the years, I took a leap of faith and embraced a less-is-more approach. I purchased a pared-down set of ornaments from a local business, Holiday Luxe, keeping the color scheme simple with shades of blue-grey, silver, and white. I chose just three to four different styles and sizes of ornaments. As my husband and I sat admiring the tree, we agreed: this year, it looked nicer than in years past, and less can truly be more. The tree looked elegant, classic, and beautiful—not chaotic or overwhelming. Less is more.
This morning, it hit me that the same approach applies to styling your wardrobe. Just like a tree with too many ornaments can feel chaotic, a closet overflowing with mismatched clothes can feel overwhelming. But by embracing a “less is more” mindset, you can create a capsule wardrobe that’s refreshing, beautiful, and calming—just like my tree.
Start Fresh with Your Wardrobe
Imagine starting your day without staring at a mishmash of clothes in your closet. Instead, picture a wardrobe filled only with pieces you truly love and actually wear. To achieve this, follow a few simple steps:
- Pare Down: Let go of the clothes that don’t fit, don’t suit your lifestyle, or no longer align with your personal style. Only keep the pieces that feel authentic and give you confidence. Less is more.
- Simplify Your Color Scheme: Choose three to four complementary colors that work well together and reflect your style. Simplifying your color scheme can help you create a more cohesive wardrobe that’s easier to mix and match.
- Define Your Style Theme: Whether you choose a classic, sporty, professional, glam, or a combination of styles, be sure to choose what resonates with you. Narrowing down what you truly love will help guide your choices and keep your wardrobe focused.
- Show Up on Brand: Whether you are an entrepreneur or in corporate, you want to choose items that will help you be thought of after you leave the room. You can do this by consistently wearing the same colors or styles that help you stand out from everyone else.
The Power of Basics
Getting dressed can be effortless when you have the right essentials in your closet. For example, today, I wore jeans, a classic V-neck sweater, a leather belt, sneakers, and some jewelry. It was simple, yet the outfit helped me look pulled together and was on-brand for me. I could easily elevate this look by adding a blazer and swapping the sneakers for heels or loafers.
When you invest in versatile basics, you can build a ready wardrobe for any occasion. A few well-chosen pieces can make all the difference in helping you feel polished, authentic, and confident. Less is more.
Avoid the Temptation of Trends
Getting caught up in the flashy, trendy “it” pieces that flood our social media and email feeds daily is easy. I’ve been there too! But when you focus on creating a wardrobe filled with pieces you love that fit the body you have today—not the one you had or wish you had—you’ll find it’s much easier to get dressed every day. Your wardrobe should empower you to show up authentically and on-brand.
Create Your Capsule Wardrobe
My simplified Christmas Tree decorations can be your capsule wardrobe: a thoughtfully curated, elegant, and uniquely yours collection. With fewer high-quality items, you can:
- Mix and match effortlessly.
- Dress for any occasion with ease.
- Feel calm and confident knowing everything in your closet works for you.
Just like my tree, your wardrobe can be a reflection of “less is more.” By starting fresh and embracing simplicity, you’ll find beauty and elegance in the everyday. So take the leap of faith and give yourself the gift of a curated, intentional wardrobe—you deserve it.
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