30 Jan Make the Most Out of Your Wardrobe

Wondering where to start with your 2025 style? Look no further than these expert tips and tricks for making the most out of your clothes and laying the perfect foundation for building a stylish and functional wardrobe.

Wardrobe Staples:

A collection of closet staples lays the perfect foundation upon which to build your dream wardrobe. Think that great pair of jeans or an always-reliable white tee. Carefully curating your go-to pieces allows you to put less thought into getting dressed in the long run, without sacrificing style. Once you have your staple items set, you can experiment with the way you style and pair them. Our closet essentials include:

• Trenchcoat
• Black blazer
• Light wash, dark wash, and cream jeans
• Cardigan
• Leather leggings or faux leather pants
• Going out top
• Leather or faux leather jacket
• Trousers
• White button up
• Elevated knits
• Wool coat

If you already have the essentials in your closet, opt for bolder alternatives to add interest and dimension to your looks. Check out our 2025 Style Starter Pack for inspo.

Layer it Up:

Layering is an easy way to take a simple outfit and make it feel much more polished and intentional. A classic combo, like jeans and a button-up shirt, is a great starting point. On its own, it’s a solid look, but add a cozy sweater over the button-up and top it with a bold coat — and suddenly, you’ve transformed your basics into something chic and stylish.

For example:

• Base Look: Light wash jeans, white button-up shirt
• Add a Layer: Knit sweater in a neutral shade
• Finish with Outerwear: Trench coat or wool coat for a pop of color and texture

During the warmer months when outerwear sounds miserable, try adding layers with your accessories. Stack bracelets, style your ear piercings creatively, or toss on a silk scarf for an effortless yet elevated touch.

Refresh Familiar Pieces with Trendy Touches:

Use your wardrobe staples as a vehicle to try out new trends or items that you might be unsure of. For instance, pair your trusty black blazer and favorite denim with a trending top silhouette. You know you’re already comfortable with your staple items, so it allows you the freedom to ease into new styles or pieces without getting too far out of your depth.

Also, use your accessories as ways to introduce new trends, colors, patterns, or aesthetics into your current wardrobe. Finding small yet impactful ways to transition new concepts into your everyday wear is a great jumping off point. Interested in incorporating Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, into your outfits but not sure where to start? Find a belt, bag, or pair of shoes in this shade and wear it as a pop of something different.

Outfit formulas:

Looking for ways to get more use out of your current wardrobe with little to no effort? Rely on outfit formulas to ensure that you always look fabulous without having a closet crisis while you’re getting ready. A few of our favorites include:

• Monochromatic: Who doesn’t love an all-black or winter white look?!
• Pop of color: Use your favorite neutral as a base color for your look then break it up with a subtle injection of an accent color.
• Tonal: Choose one color then create your outfit using different shades of that color, ranging from light to dark to create contrast in your look.

Ready to make the most out of your wardrobe this year? Request a Style Box to get started building your dream wardrobe.