Author: Beth Barnett

1. Understand that creating a strong wardrobe is going to take some money. You don't have to buy designer brands, but remember that investing in well-made items, especially classic foundation pieces like suit jackets etc., means that these pieces will serve you for years to come and will look less shabby after a while than if you had opted for the cheaper version. Therefore, create a budget: earmark funds, based on an assessment of what you need and what you would be comfortable spending. This can be a lump sum or a smaller monthly amount. Having the money previously set aside will mean less guilt when you begin to shop.
2. Assess your needs. As you go about your daily and weekly routine, keep a list of the situations for which you frequently find yourself dressing. For example, if you are single and working in an administrative setting, you may need to dress for the office, for casual weekends running errands, for a date here and there and for nights out with the girls. As you find yourself in these settings, make mental notes of how others around you are dressing and you will get begin to get an idea of the level of formality required for the many situations in your life. Based on this, you can flesh out a very rough list of what type of completed outfits that you require everyday: skirt/blouse/heels for work, jeans/casual sweater/runners for Saturdays, etc.
3. Think about your personal style. Keep a eye on what others in your age group are wearing (on the subway, at the office, at the bar) but don't just try to copy them. Decide if you do or don't like the ruffled bohemian skirt, the flat knee-high boot, or the retro sunglasses. Don't be afraid to buy fashionable items if you really like them, but don't just buy them because everyone else is. Instead, try to get a feel for your own style and view your fashion-watching only as potential exposure to new ideas.
4. Now, armed with your budget and your list of fashion requirements, go shopping! Devote some time when you will not be tired and can be out as long as you like, ie Saturday or Sunday. But remember, shopping is supposed to be fun! So if you are feeling overwhelmed or frustrated, simply browse and don't pressure yourself to buy. You do not yet have a clear enough idea of what you need or want.
5. Ask for help and advice from staff, especially when shopping for bras or jeans. An objective eye can help determine if something really does fit right or if you just wish it did. Friends are good for this too, but make sure they are not just trying to be nice.
6. Keep in mind how the pieces you buy will fit in with the rest of your wardrobe. Create many outfits from a few basic pieces with interchangeable items. Try to maintain an even balance of neutrals and colours.
7. Accessories are your friends. An inexpensive piece of costume jewelry or a scarf can brighten up the dullest outfit, giving you an opportunity to assert your new-found sense of style. Target (in the U.S.), Old Navy and H&M are all great sources of inexpensive costume jewelry.

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