Happy Thanksgiving ALL!
Want to know what a turkey & your personal style have in common?!
They’re both classic!
I believe you need 80% of your closet to be full of classic pieces- ones that represent you at your core- the part that’s not going to change because it’s authentically you. I also believe in breaking the “rules” and having fun, which is where the remainder of your closet comes in!
I call it the 80/20 rule.
80% classic.
20% fun, trendy, fluff.
The 80/20 rule is one of the most important tools I have for keeping your closet fresh and never out of style, and it looks like this:
80% of clothes/shoes/accessories in your closet are classic pieces.
Classic means quality material, a great fit, and colors that enhance your natural beauty. If you don’t know your color allies, let’s find out together. Sign up for your color analysis today!
As long as you take care of your quality pieces and they continue to fit, you can wear them anytime, anywhere (yes, anywhere—the grocery store, a meeting, the park—anywhere) and for as many years as they last.
20% of clothes/shoes/accessories in your closet should be there just for fun.
This is where you can play with trends, knowing they may not last forever, wild colors, fits that swallow you, and patterns that steal the show. You might not want to spend a lot of money on this part of your wardrobe, so you can get these experimental, outside-your-comfort-zone pieces from the thrift store, a clothing swap, or a low-cost box store (although they’re still fast-fashion and not made to last more than 3-years, H&M has given an honest and meaningful start to being a more sustainable, ethical brand). The pieces should still feel like you, but this is where you can take the greatest risks with the smallest consequence.
Think if it were the opposite: If 80% of your closet was designed for the dump, and you could only rely on 20% to be there for you for the long haul, you might find yourself chasing trends and spending a lot of time and money trying to keep your closet stocked and feeling confident in what you’re choosing to wear every day.
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What it would feel like to have a foundational wardrobe that makes getting dressed every day a breeze (80%) alongside a handful of pieces that feel fun, funky, and unapologetically wild (20%)? If you ask me, it sounds great! *says the woman writing this blog 😂*
REMEMBER:
Classic = always having staple pieces that not only look good but feel good too.
Fun/Trendy/Fluffy = always having something to innovate and accessorize with.
Does the 80/20 rule feel helpful to you? Do you have your own rules you stand by? If so, I’d love to know! Leave a comment below with your thoughts about my rule. 👇