This summer, or any summer, we dread going out, having fun, or staying focused at work. We often sift through clothes until we find the right one. The frustration of standing in front of an overflowing closet, yet feeling you have nothing to wear, is universal. But before you buy something on impulse again, pause.
There is a smarter, low-stress way to build a wardrobe that works every time exists.
CAN’T DECIDE ON WHAT TO WEAR
Every time you need to exit the house for a casual meetup or an office party, your makeup looks flawless. The jewellery you decided on gives you the feel of a fashion icon .
You are delighted with yourself.
The only deadlock you have to endure is finding the RIGHT outfit.
Cue the wailing and the delay. Heaps of hangers are lying on the floor. They wait for you to trip on them.
The reason being that we rely on our memories and end up having to drop an outfit so close to our heart in fear of getting the stares. Add this to our irritation about the whole process of having to redo it .
The fix? Sustainable fashion. This mustn't be only about our planet dying. It also focuses on keeping your sanity and money safe.
The “Ye toh mene pehle bhi pehna hua hai” of Outfit Repetition
This problem usually has 5 steps:
The nightmare in our social rule is this: “If it has been photographed once, it’s dead.”
This is why people keep buying clothes they may never wear again. “Didn’t she wear this before?”, how about we focus our energy towards buying clothes that seem like a one-time investment and help save money. Let us explain.
The Cost-Per-Wear Ideology And the Minimalist Approach
The words used in the fashion industry for “slow fashion”. The reason it’s so effective is because of the maths behind it. Let's look at the formula for CPW (don’t worry, you don’t need to be an A grade student to understand this):
You know how that first look at a floral dress makes you think of picnic dates? And the price is reasonable too. You wear it to that date with your friends.
You dress to the nines with cameras flashing all around you, leaving imprints in your friends’ minds. The problem still stands: it has already made its point, so repeating it diminishes impact. And it stays rotting in your closet for the rest of the year.
Now let's take a different approach. You catch a glimpse of a dress and it's a Co-ord set in a neutral color (salmon pink is beautiful).
But the whole idea of a monotone co-ord is this. You can style it with anything. Be it an office party, a casual hangout, a university seminar; you have different versions of the same dress.
By the end of the year, you’ve worn the dress about 20 times. Apply the formula and let your wallet thank you.
Here’s more on our Co ord collection.
A note from the designer:
We at Verve understand the importance of choosing the right outfit and protecting the environment. That is why our co-ord sets are light and breathable. They also come in a wide range of colors. This helps you explore different styling ideas for any occasion.
