Many of us are creatures of habit, treading the well-worn path of familiarity. We often order the same dish, regardless of the day’s special. (Guilty!) But nothing is more familiar and soothing than wearing our clothes exactly the same way each time.
Well spring is a time of rejuvenation, so I suggest seven easy ways to breathe new life into our wardrobes – and a few other areas of our lives.
1. Give yourself permission to try new things. You always can go back to the familiar if you don't like it, but begin by saying 'yes' to something new.
2. Inject more color into your wardrobe. Spring is the perfect time to take a break from your all-black or neutral attire. Start with just one brightly colored blouse/shirt. Or at least add a few colorful accessories or a necktie.
3. Try a new restaurant or coffee shop. Or try a new dish or beverage at your favorite haunt. At the very least sit at a different table.
4. Mix patterns with confidence. With pinstripes (and certain plaids), just ignore the stripes/pattern and treat it as a ‘solid’ color. This allows you to wear a patterned blouse or shirt with a pinstripe or plaid suit, creating a new look.
5. Take a different route for your commute to work/home. You may be pleasantly surprised – or even inspired – by what you see.
6. Send your clothes to Divorce Court. Just because you purchased the top and bottom at the same time doesn’t mean they must spend eternity together. Break them up! Changing your combinations will make your wardrobe seem larger.
7. Wardrobe choices are not permanent. If your fashion experiment ends up in the “don’t” column, no worries. Each day brings a new opportunity to get it right.
Here's to a wonderful and stylish spring!
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