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Personal Style | How to Maximize Your Wardrobe

June 6, 2014 by Whitney 27 Comments

I challenged myself this week to style 1 dress 3 ways. I had a lot of fun coming up with different looks and more importantly, this challenge taught me how to make the most of my wardrobe. Which brings me to today’s topic of how to maximize your wardrobe. Let’s take a look at the 5 things I learned from this style challenge.

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1. Cute sneakers are a great investment. I’ve been a fan of sneakers for years. As I got older and entered the workforce, my purchasing habits changed and I started buying more flats and comfy heels.Wearing the sneakers and dresses trend was a great reminder that sneakers still have my heart. Maybe it’s the athlete in me or maybe it’s the comfort I feel when prancing around in them. Whatever the case, I think it’s time to invest in a few pair of stylish and reasonably priced sneakers or cute canvas shoes (thanks Glenda). I can definitely see myself putting them to use year round.

2. A pair of nude shoes can take you a long way. I’ve worn my Tahari heels several times over the past few weeks. When thinking about how to maximize your wardrobe, I strongly suggest purchasing a pair of nudes. They go with any and every color or print.

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3. My jewelry hoarding may not be a bad thing after all. Lol, yes…I have a lot of jewelry and if you let my hubby tell it, I’m a jewelry hoarder. I mean I DO have trouble parting ways with pieces I’ve had for a while, but for this challenge it worked to my advantage. 😉  Just imagine how many different ways a black dress can be styled if you mix up the jewelry! Having a plethora of jewelry to pick from comes in handy when trying to maximize your wardrobe.

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4. Invest in affordable handbags. If your wondering where to look for affordable handbags I suggest visiting your neighborhood thrift store. If you’re trying to maximize your wardrobe, you can still have fun with your accessories. During my style challenge, I wore 3 different handbags to give the (same) dress a different look. While none of them were thrifted, I do have plenty of  thrifted purses that could’ve substituted any purse pictured above. You can also shop at stores like Marshall’s and TJ Maxx. Their selection is vast and quite affordable.

5. Be open minded. When maximizing your wardrobe, being open minded is key. At first glance, the dress I styled is very busy and some may think it could only be worn one way. Having an open mind one can see the styling possibilities for this dress are endless! Don’t just stick with blacks and other basic colors; have fun and purchase dresses with prints and bright colors. They can easily be toned down with the right accessories. 😉


So tell me, which look is your favorite? Do you have any tips on how to maximize your wardrobe? Let me know!

If you’d like to see me do another style challenge like this, drop me a message below! I’m open to suggestions. 🙂 I hope you’ve all had a GREAT week! Enjoy the weekend and I’ll be back Monday. Until then, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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  1. Kay williams says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I like the second look best, although all of them were beautiful, and playful, ( FIRST ONE), the second one was sexy !!!

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    • Whitney says

      June 7, 2014 at 9:12 am

      Thanks, Kay! I did feel rather lady-like and sexy in that look! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mo says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Great tips! I love wearing sneakers with dresses. 🙂 My favorite look on you was the dress and nude heels. Have a great weekend!
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    • Whitney says

      June 7, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Thanks, Mo! You rock the sneakers and dresses trend well. Happy weekend! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rachel Garay says

    June 6, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I still like the second look 🙂
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    • Whitney says

      June 7, 2014 at 9:13 am

      🙂 Thanks, Rachel!

      Reply
  4. Fabulous 30s says

    June 6, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Great styling and I love all of them but my favourite is the second one. And great styling tips. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend my dear.

    Fabulous 30s
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    • Whitney says

      June 7, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Thanks, Ana! Have a great weekend too…xo!

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  5. Ashley says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Great looks!!! My favorite one is the 2nd one! 🙂
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    • Whitney says

      June 7, 2014 at 9:14 am

      Thanks, Ash!! XO

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  6. Kishina says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    My fave is the second look 🙂
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    • Whitney says

      June 7, 2014 at 9:14 am

      Love that one too! Thanks, Kishina!

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  7. Brittany says

    June 7, 2014 at 8:56 am

    It’s so important to find ways to maximize your wardrobe, you killed it with this post! xo

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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    • Whitney says

      June 7, 2014 at 9:15 am

      You’re right! Thanks so much, Brittany….and no problem! XO

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  8. foodfashionandflow says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I love the second and third look. So cute and that dress is so vibrant and pretty. Great tips too!
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    • Whitney says

      June 10, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Thank you! This dress is definitely one of my most vibrant pieces. 🙂

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  9. lina says

    June 9, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    You look refreshing! Love this outfit! 🙂

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    • Whitney says

      June 10, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Thank you, Lina! 🙂

      Reply
  10. lyddiegal says

    June 10, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I really need a pair of nude pumps, they are truly a ‘go with anything’ shoe, and an essential!
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    • Whitney says

      June 10, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Very true! Thanks for stopping by, Lydia. 🙂

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  11. Amy Ann Arnold says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Posts that show one thing styled multiple ways are always my favorites! Love it. So glad you joined the link up. 😉

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds
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    • Whitney says

      June 15, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy! And not a problem…xo!

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  12. Johanna says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I love how you showed all 3 styles. And let’s talk about that ruched clutch. Major love!
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