What Your Closet Is Telling You (And What to Do About It)
Three common mistakes I see as a wardrobe stylist — and how to fix them.
We’ve all been there. Standing in front of a closet packed with clothes, thinking I have nothing to wear.
As a wardrobe stylist, I can tell you this: your closet is trying to tell you something — if you’re willing to listen.
Most of my clients don’t have a “shopping” problem. They have a strategy problem. They’re buying, but not building. They’re curating vibes, not wardrobes. And that disconnect is what keeps you stuck in the cycle of overbuying and under-wearing.
Here are the three biggest mistakes I see when it comes to shopping — and how to shift out of them for good.
1. You shop for events, not your lifestyle.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever panic-bought an outfit for a birthday dinner or vacation that’s now gathering dust in the back of your closet. 🙋♀️
It’s one of the most common style traps: shopping for a moment in time, instead of shopping for how you actually live.
Yes — weddings or dress code events sometimes require a special purchase. But most life moments (trips, dinners, date nights) can and should feel special because of the way you wear what you already own.
The problem? You’re not styling your wardrobe for those moments — so you default to “I need something new.”
The shift: Start styling before you shop. If you know you have a trip coming up, pull pieces from your closet, create outfits, and see what’s really missing. Chances are, you can create magic with what you already have — or identify just one true gap to fill.
2. You shop for the art, not the science.
You see something cute. You add it to cart. It arrives, doesn’t quite fit right, but you keep it anyway.
And it never gets worn.
That’s the science part. Style is artistic, but good wardrobes are engineered.
If you’re ignoring measurements, fit notes, or material breakdowns — you’re likely wasting money and closet space.
The shift: Know your personal measurements. Know what rises work on you, what inseam feels best, what fabrics you love wearing and caring for. When you combine the art of inspiration with the science of fit, you’ll start to actually wear (and love) what you buy.
3. You’re following other people’s shopping behavior — not your own style.
Let’s talk about influencer culture for a second.
There’s nothing wrong with following creators or stylists (hi 👋) and getting inspired by their recommendations. That’s part of the fun. But when you don’t have a strong sense of your personal style, everything seems like a good idea.
You end up adding-to-cart based on what someone else wore or said was a “must-have,” even if it’s not aligned with your taste, lifestyle, or wardrobe goals.
The shift: Define your personal style. Know your aesthetic, your vibe, your priorities. When you have clarity, shopping becomes editing. You’re not impulse buying because someone else looks good in it — you’re filtering recommendations through the lens of what actually works for you.
I share links. I love helping people shop. But the goal is never to buy more — it’s to buy better.
Final Thoughts
If your closet is overflowing but you feel like you have nothing to wear — you’re not broken. You’re just disconnected from your style strategy.
Let your closet talk. Listen to it. Learn from it.
And then shift your approach — from reacting to your wardrobe to building it with clarity and intention.
You don’t need more clothes. You need a stronger point of view.
xoxo,
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