Have you ever felt “frumpy”, “OL” (old lady)?  Well, I’ve been feeling a bit like that lately and have been wondering why.  I’m supposed to have all the answers, right?  I’m supposed to look like I have it all going on all the time!  Be assured that all of us have these moments where we feel we are in a state of “disrepair”.  

Do you know what “interrupts” your style?  Is it weight gain, a birthday,  personal transition, old hairstyle,  or could it be a simple as being tired of the season?

We are almost 6 weeks into the new year.  This just about the time when New Year’s resolutions begin to wax and wane.  Perhaps there is a correlation?

For me, there seems to be a pattern in each season (twice a year) where I begin to get slack with my wardrobe.  It is near the end of the season and I am anxious for the transition. I’m not especially fond of these late winter months.  They leave me feeling like I’m in limbo land and I get quite bored with the mix and match opportunities my closet presents.

So, what’s a person to do to keep it going waiting for the next season?

Retail therapy can help a little, but I caution you about spending too much time in the sale racks loading (cheap is expensive) your wardrobe up.  Yes, there are great buys out there right now, but be serious about what you are adding to your winter wardrobe.  Your full rewards will not be realized again until next season.

I did find a great new shirt yesterday when I was looking to see spring trends yesterday. There will be lot’s of options with this that will be fun to wear.  It’s blue (a good color for me) and  tangerine-fun for spring.  I’ll wear this with a denim jacket (hot for spring) and then with my navy blue blazer….add some fun accent jewelry and maybe even capris… Are you getting the picture??

Check in with yourself when you are looking at sale pieces and you will had smooth sailing into the next season:

1. Follow the 3 F’s (fit, flatter, feel good)
2. Don’t buy it just because it is on sale
3. The piece should go with 3-5 other pieces in your wardrobe or it stands the chance of becoming an orphan
4. Stay in your core style for major pieces
5. Add accent style for supporting pieces

Now is a good time to begin assessing what worked this season and what didn’t.  Remember: plan, focus, attack and you will

“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”

Posted by Karen Hughes on February 5th, 2010 in Style Tips, Wardrobe