Itโs easy these days to overstuff your closet. We are constantly inundated with new โfast fashionโ trends and fly-by styles from all sides. Have you noticed yourself accumulating pieces of clothing that take up room in the back of your closet that you never wear? (Me too.) You might also be stuck in that vicious cycle of wearing the same two or three outfits over and over again because you simply donโt have any others that you like.
If you want to break these habits, we need to talk about mixing and matching. You need to find select pieces that work in concert with each other. Take back control of your closet and your fashion by being very intentional by selecting pieces that can be turned into a wide variety of outfits. You donโt feel the same every day, so why should your clothes? Itโs time to find your style with pieces like a ready to wear hijab, chiffon scarves, or even a stylish shawl that can be combined in numerous ways.
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Here are five tips on upping your mix-and-match game:
1. Only Keep What You Love, Replace the Rest
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We are leaning into Summertime, so I know that your closet is probably full of last-Summer's impulse buys that youโll probably never wear again. Get rid of them. Theyโre cluttering your closet and your mind. When youโre creating a mix-and-match wardrobe, clothes that you never wear will get in the way.
Go through your wardrobe, decide what you love to wear, and kick the rest to the curb. Cleaning out your wardrobe is a great task for a self-care day. This will make more room for you to invest in quality, multi-use items that will last beyond the next trend. Consider adding essentials like a slip on hijab or a hijab with cap to your collection. These are practical yet fashionable, perfect for any occasion.
2. Back to Basics
The first thing that youโll want to do is make sure that your basics are covered. What do we mean by basics? Trend proof. These should be clothes that are classic, that you love to wear. Think basic, good-fitting jeans, t-shirts, and blouses. These should be semi-versatile items that you can dress up or dress down. Try to go for neutral colors like greys, whites, blacks because those colors match almost anything.
3. Have Statement Items
Statement items are an item of personal flair that will build on your basics. Statement items can really be anythingโthink boots, skirts, hats, scarvesโwhatever. Hijabs, with versatile textures and patterns, make some of the best statement items out there! A printed hijab or a modern hijab in a bold color like burgundy hijab can be the perfect addition. Statement items just need to be unique to you, and make you feel confident and trendy.
Poppy, bright patterned statement items are a great way to go because they will stand out and accentuate your basics. You can even explore different hijab styles or incorporate designer hijabs to elevate your look.
4. Embrace Accessories
5. Play Dress Up
This step lets you see exactly what youโve got, and what youโre missing. It also lets you have outfits already in mind for the future when youโre in a rush and you donโt know what to wear. Whether you're shopping at an online store or browsing hijab websites in Pakistan, having a solid idea of your style will help you make informed purchases.