5 TIPS TO OVERHAUL YOUR WARDROBE SPENDING LESS.

Hi YERIZA READERS !!!

Your wardrobe needs to be just as prepared as you. Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare.

The easiest way to do this is to create systems that allow you to grab & go. When LIFE hits you fast, your wardrobe is the LAST thing you want to think about.

It should be quick, painless, and inexpensive. So prepare now.

But how?

1. Focus On The Most Worn.

Look at what you LOVE to wear and work on duplicates.

 If you like a certain brand, get two or three items from that brand. They can be the same or have slight variations in the design and construction. Whatever the item and colour, the key is similarity with a hint of diversity. This gives you the benefit of having longer-lasting clothes (since you’ll take turns with them) this will help in saving your money.

•  Button down shirts – You honestly can’t have enough white shirts. They’re crisp and classic. Instead of buying the same kind (which is okay), try purchasing a shirt without a pocket for a more contemporary flare.

•  Denim – Jeans are a necessity for your wardrobe (since you’re not always dressed for a wedding or award show). Once you find a cut that you like, get two or three pairs. If you’re feeling bold, buy the same cut in different colours.

•  Chinos – When denim isn’t enough, insert chinos. They are the best option for elevated casual style. Once you have a brand that fits you well.

•  Sweaters – Another simple solution to overhaul your wardrobe is paying attention to things that look good on you and are relevant to more than one season in the year. Sweaters (specifically cardigans) are in this category. Cardigans can be layered in the rainy season and dry season.

2. Add Variety To The Most Worn.

Accessories are like the icing on the cake. They take your outfit to a higher level – a more exciting flavour. So to step things up you can do the following:

·        Buy a watch that stands out from the rest.

·        Buy shoes made of premium leather .avoid Synthetic leather it feels like plastic, won’t last long, and will crack easily.

·        Perfect your shoe polishing – there are varying degrees/techniques that will give you a few different results. What’s the point of upgrading your footwear if you don’t know how to properly care for them?

3. Rebuild Lower Clothing Sections As Soon As Possible.

Let’s face it, socks and underwear should NOT be relics (something old that is kept for sentimental reasons) in your wardrobe. Especially since many of them have been stretched out or worn to capacity.

For these items, do away with the old and ugly. They’re probably the easiest things to discard. They’re meant to be replaced.

Most stores make these undergarments easy to get. Grab the essential pieces.

4. Replace Worn Items with High Quality Pieces

   The first step involved here is to move clothing around in your closet.  The most frequently worn pieces should be in the front of the closet. Leave the special occasion pieces (whatever you don’t wear often) toward the back. This will help you figure out which ones you use frequently.

·        Clothes that haven’t been worn for over a year should be stored in a box with a date on it.  See how long you leave it unopened. If another year passes and those items haven’t been reintroduced into your wardrobe, donate the box. You’re better off getting new clothes that you might actually use later on. And those unused clothes are better off in the hands of someone else in need.

·        Shoes are another case. They may wear a little after 1 year. They are unique pieces and we tend to be more patient with how they may rotate in and out of our attire. With shoes, implement the approach that those that are worn most often should be more visible in the closet. The shoes least used or that haven’t been worn should be pushed further back. It’s pretty reasonable that shoes cannot be worn for all occasions, so you may want to give them 3-5 years before deciding whether or not to donate them.

5. Create a Picture of “Wanted” items you want to buy.

This is for items that you want to include in your rebuilt wardrobe. Set up a deadline to commit to buying these items – whether they’re suits, dress shoes, or natives. This is also the time to put aside part of your balance. When you’re ready, pull the trigger and purchase. It’s OK to feel a bit unsure – the goal here is to buy quickly and have it BEFORE you stress out about it!

As a rule, you normally get a better buy from a reputable local store (okrika) but I call them “Boys scout” the services there should make up for that extra bit you pay.

As you are reviewing your closet for “wanted” pieces in your list, you should consider items that will be mainstays such as:

·        A navy, black, and gray suit – These are the staple colors.

·        Whole cut or wingtip shoes – this work with formal and casual outfits.

·        Classic V-neck t-shirt – This could be an undershirt or the main shirt.

·        Solid polo shirts – These are classic because they can be worn at just about any event and they suit all seasons. Polo shirts look great with jeans, dress trousers, and even suits. They’re also casual enough to wear with shorts to the beach.

·        Solid white Oxford shirts – You can never have too many white shirts – it’s just not possible. They’re very useful with or without a tie.

·        Casual sneakers – These are great for the rainy season and dry season when it’s okay to roll up the pant legs of chinos or denim and show some ankle.

Have a wonderful weekend.
                                         

SIMPLE FASHION STYLE TIPS

Good Day YERIZA Readers!!!

Fashion isn't something that exists in dresses alone. Its in the skies,the street. It has to do with ideas, style, the way we live and everything around us. To achieve a stylish look as a Debonair (A sophisticated person, confident and who is carefully dressed) Especially men.

Their are dos and donts when trying to put on that Striped long sleeved shirt with a pant that match or trying to wear a suit jacket or a blazer on a dress shirt or polo. To start up my first post on this platform, I have a few simple style tips I would like to share with you all. To some it ll serve as a breaking news,while others will see it as a reminder,nonetheless I need it to serve both purposes, because knowledge is never a waste.

STYLE TIPS

• Fit is Key and Fit is King.

Fit is very important, its the first most important aspect of style. You wouldn't want to step out with an over sized shirt or pant or a tight shirt or pant. Fit simply means wearing what is exactly your size not too big( loosed) not too small (tight) just fitted. And mind you Fitted doesn't mean tight. It simply means cutting out extra fabric and designing the shirt or pant to be more contoured to the human body of exact size and shape. Its rather preferable you wear a cheap shirt that fits well as opposed to an expensive high quality "Baggy" one. All pants (Trousers) comes in different color and sizes, get that which fits.

• Invest In Your Shoes.

Every great outfit start at the feet. Having a different variety of shoe makes it easier to step out in confidence and style. Good shoes take you good places. A well detailed fashion icon makes shoe contact before eye contact. Investing in your shoes will leave you with nothing less of a classic fellow

• You Dont Need Alot of Money to Look Stylish.

Contrary to popular believe that fashion and style requires fortunes, it isn't, all you need do is to make better choices, get creative, know your need from want. Your work profession can help to determine your better choices of your clothes so as to look stylish.

                       

• Don't Be A Brand Snub.

Just coz you spend alotta money on something or its brand name doesn't mean that it looks good on you and absolutely doesn't mean that it's stylish.  Patronize other brands, get variety of options.  It helps in building your style and gain fresh ideas about how classy other brands will look on you. Fashion is all about creativity and patronizing other brands will bring out the style and confidence you desire.

• Its Okay to Be Strategically Overdressed. 

Over the years I've met a lot of people who complain about been overdressed for an event, shows or parties. But there is nothing wrong in getting "Strategically" overdressed, Next time when you want to step into that event or show in grand style and grandeur just keep in mind the event, know whats expected, know whose going to be there then take it up a notch.There is nothing wrong with been the best dressed guy or lady in the room.

• Button Your Jacket While Standing Unbutton While Sitting. 

Vast majority of men violate these rules because they do not wear suits regularly.  These small rules is used by "Those in the know" to identify other men in "The know" A buttoned suit when standing cuts a cleaner silhouette and reveals the right fit of the suit. Unbutton while sitting allows you to sit comfortably, prevents wrinkles and keeps the button from popping.

• Tie and Lapel. 

Its advisable to match your tie with same size of your suit lapel. This means slim lapel slim tie, wide lapel wide tie.

• Suit Dry Cleaning.

Never take your suit to the dry cleaner after every wear. Only take it to the dry cleaner when its stinky or when u spill on it.Never take your suit or pant to the dry cleaner separately: you do this a few time its going to fade differently because dry cleaning deteriorates and break down suit fabric.

• Belt and Shoe.

It is stylishly acceptable to match your dress belt and show and stylishly unacceptable not to match them. This emotes the confidence in style.

·         Sunglasses.

                          They need to come off your face upon entering a building. Makes u look like a douche. Take off the sunglasses after making 2 step upon entering a building.

•  Accessories.

Wear rings one per hand. Don’t wear multiple rings on a single hand. Your wristwatch and bracelet should match. For an example wear a rose gold bracelet with a rose gold ring or bracelet.