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Do you approach a bulging wardrobe most days, thinking “Aaaargh! I have so much stuff in my closet, but nothing to wear!”? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Why this happens: 

First, most of us didn’t grow up automatically knowing what suits us. So, we tend to go out and buy current trends, only to bring them back home and realise they don’t always align with who we are or the climate we live in.

Second, we all have some type of a body hang-up, and that often makes us hold on to ill-fitting clothing in the hope that it will fit once again. (On a side note, I can’t stress enough that size does not matter. It’s all about knowing our body shape and proportions, then balancing it out symmetrically using our clothing and accessories.)

Third, we all go through lifestyle changes and are often too caught up in the moment to stop and think about evolving our style and wardrobe. Before we know it, our style becomes outdated and no longer reflects who we currently are.

And finally, it is wonderful that many people are keen on the idea of simplifying their wardrobe. However, getting rid of everything in their closet that doesn't “spark joy” without trying to understand why those items don’t work for us can be pointless, because habitually, we will gravitate toward and buy similar pieces the next time we go out shopping.

If you can relate to any of these, here are 3 action steps you can take to begin dressing for your current lifestyle:

1. On a piece of paper, write down the following wardrobe headings:

Work, Sleep, Lounge at Home, Casual, Dressy & Active.

Under each heading, work out how many hours per week you spend in each category. Hint: There are 168 hours in a week and out of that we likely spend 40-60 hours of it sleeping.

2. Browse through your wardrobe and add a tick next to the category each garment you own belongs to. For example, 3 blouses you wear to work = 3 tick marks next to “Work”.

3. Do your check marks align with the amount of time you actually spend in each category? For example, you might be surprised that you don’t go out as often as you would have thought, so you might not need 10+ dresses in your wardrobe. Or perhaps you’ve transitioned from a corporate job to working from home or you’re a new mum and need more casual pieces.

Make a note to focus your future shopping trips on the above categories that are not represented enough in your wardrobe. When you shop with your current lifestyle in mind, you’re able to get so much more out of your clothing which will in turn make that part of your life easier and more enjoyable.