Do You Have a Boredrobe?

One of my very fashionable (and linguistically gifted) Wardrobe Wisdom clients, Lorrie Thomas, of Web Marketing Therapy, coined a new term "boredrobe." Perhaps you have a boredrobe: a closet filled with neutrals, lacking any color. Or maybe your wardrobe is full of color but contains no current styles. A boredrobe can be a closet comprised of solids with no prints. On the other hand, some women go nuts with color then never vary it. I recently read an article about a woman whose entire wardrobe, every garment, every pair of shoes, every accessory, was turquoise. Now that is an extreme example of a boredrobe--if not to her than to everyone else!

If you feel a sense of boredom when you open your closet, it is time to take action. First, assess what you have that you truly like, that fits you, and that makes you feel great. Then think about how to liven those items up. Do you need to add color, accessories, something hip and fun, more texture, or some combination of the above? Look through magazines, identifying styles and outfits that appeal to you. When you shop, try to find similar looks, and try one or two out at a time. It can also be inspiring to look at online catalogs of stores you like, or stores where you know others, whose looks you admire, tend to shop.

I would be interested in knowing if you have a boredrobe and how you plan to turn change it. I am always happy to offer some tips!