With all that 2016 talk finally gone, we can focus
on the positivity of the year ahead. For us, that starts in the closet, and so
here are five promises you can make for yourself.
1. Wear
more colour
Here’s one you can put into action right away, and
now’s the perfect time because there’s so much black out there in the winter,
from parkas to boots to the dark winter nights.
A splash of colour like green or
turquoise tells the world you’re feeling good and
invites everyone to join you; like a surrogate for warmth
on a drab day. And you don't have to
overload on colour to spread a bit of joy. A hat, a scarf, even a belt will do
the trick.
2. Don’t settle for
ill-fitting pants
If you pay more attention to your look
above the waist, you’re not alone. Most of us focus on what
others look at — and very few people look at your pants when they're talking to
you.
But think about how you look when you’re wearing
pants that don't fit. You’re fidgety, you’re uncomfortable and that shows over
your whole body. So pay attention. Try on a few pairs before you buy. Make sure
you can bend. Make sure the fabric doesn't make noise when you walk. And make
sure you feel good in them. Because it’ll show.
3. Take stock of your
staples
Like a kitchen, a wardrobe doesn't function without
the basics. And they don't have to be fancy at all. They just have to be
present and flexible. So see what you have now, get rid of what you’re not
going to wear and replace with stuff you will. This includes items like white
blouses or shirts, a simple pencil skirt or two, black pants and a comfortable
yet classy sweater.
And remember that it’s never a bad
idea to replace an old piece with something new. Because while staples don’t
change, styles do.
4. Think differently about
accessories
You think accessories and you think earrings and
bracelets. Of course you do. So do we. But we’d challenge you to broaden that a
bit in 2017 to include broaches, pendants and scarves.
That last one is particularly interesting because scarves are
shaping up to be the hot accent piece of
2017 for women and men. The beauty of a scarf is its light weight
and versatility. It can go around your neck as intended, but it can also go
around your waist, your mid-rift, your arm and even your head if you’re so
inclined. And should you need to, you can use the scarf to temporarily shield
you from rain and snow.
5. Expand your horizons
Gucci. Prada. Versace. Those are the names you know
— and for good reason. But there’s so much out there from designers you don’t
know, like Anja Gockel,
who we’re particularly fond of and will be featuring this spring in our store.
Ms. Gockel has been designing clothes for 20+ years
— more if you count her time working with Vivienne
Westwood. Her stuff’s fabulous — look out for it on our
racks and on our blog.
