Timeless Styling
Happy New Year! I find during this time of year I welcome the slowness & reflection that happens during the winter months. While I don’t love the cold weather I do like the idea of hibernating & resting. Typically, after the holidays & when my schedule is more open, I have the energy to tackle more home projects as well as organizing & purging. Something about a fresh start to the new year helps me tackle the tasks like going through that guest closet or junk drawer with a refreshed mind. I always go through my closet this time of year as well & do my larger purges during this time. Year round I try to live by the “buy one get rid of one rule” or staying aware of things I’m not wearing month after month & donating, but this time I really dig deep.
These 3 things have transformed the way I get dressed every day!
1. Timeless styles & good quality over trendy fast fashion!
What I’ve noticed as I look through my closet year after year are the styles that stay vs go. As I would go through this activity, I noticed that the trendy, bold color/pattern, or complicated styles tended to fill up the donate pile vs my more classic pieces. I found that investing in classic & timeless styles did help stretch my dollar & lower my environmental impact in the long run. As my style has developed through the years I discovered what I really liked, not what was given to me or pushed onto me. I found that I gravitate towards simpler pieces in solid colors that aren’t complicated. As I have been on my journey in launching Antham these thoughts were a big part of my design process & what the brand was built around. This is something that I learned on my own style journey. Finding those go to pieces that make you feel sophisticated, polished & fantastic while wearing encourage you to choose that item in your closet more than not. The more that I go through my clothing & simplifying my closet to the pieces that I want to wear again & again has overall simplified my life (& space!).
2. Be yourself! Add your own personal flare & style!
The versatility of timeless styles is endless. When considering minimalistic or capsule wardrobes it can be easy to think that means your clothes are all the same & boring. NEWS FLASH-they’re not! For me the classic & timeless styles are just the canvas that you start with to then add your own personal flare & style without overthinking it or struggling to get dressed every day. Add some jewelry, fun shoes, a beautiful bag or scarf. Pair a dramatic top with your go-to black leggings. These are all examples of ways to build onto your timeless pieces.
The quality is also worth the investment. Fast fashion is large part of the industry now & it isn’t good for the environment or the consumer. You purchase something for a low cost wash & wear twice & it falls apart. Paying for quality fabrics & quality construction makes a big difference in the life of your item & how it affects the environment.
3. Wearing clothes that fit your body & are comfortable can boost confidence
If you have reworked your wardrobe into pieces that make you look your best, feel good, & are comfortable then choosing an outfit is one less complicated decision of the day. It also helps your confidence! When you walk by the mirror & like the way you look & feel comfortable that shows throughout your day. There’s nothing worse then an ill fitting item or style of clothing that isn’t meant for your body type. This takes time to choose items that are fuss free & that complement & flatter your body. You have to learn what looks good on you & choose your wardrobe pieces accordingly. When I designed the launch pieces for Antham I had all of these thoughts in mind. I want anyone who wears Antham to feel fantastic about what you’re wearing, to feel comfortable, & to feel good knowing you chose eco friendly fabrics.
