It can be so easy to talk yourself out of wearing an outfit. Even the most familiar go-to ensembles can become flawed if you look for long enough. Maybe you don’t think you suit the colour or you feel like the neckline is all wrong on you.
But there are ways to regain confidence and stop second-guessing every fashion choice you make. By reframing the outfit-choosing process, you’ll have a calmer, smoother start to the day and feel better about how you feel in every piece of clothing.
Reassessing your wardrobe
Begin by assessing your current wardrobe. You can do this at any point; however, starting at the beginning of a new season can breathe life into the clothing you have. Use this process to set aside the pieces that fill you with joy and remove anything you know you won’t wear. You might want to send some trousers to the local charity shop or sell on for others to love.
As well as giving you a fresh take on your existing wardrobe, getting organised breathes new life into forgotten items. Ultimately, it helps you feel confident in clothing that you know for sure is already working for you.
Understanding what you reach for repeatedly
While you might think that nothing you wear is working, there’s a good chance that you have a mini capsule wardrobe that you consistently reach for. Whether that includes a pair of well-loved jeans or a favourite T-shirt, there’s sure to be at least one or two items of clothing that you know you feel comfortable in.
Think about what it is that makes you feel comfy here. Is it the cut? The style? The way it fits your frame?
Being comfortable is the key to feeling confident. If you’re happy in a pair of leggings, try using this as a base and exploring pieces that work with them. In time, you’ll find that you’ve created a new capsule wardrobe filled with extra pieces that you reach for and feel good in.
Choosing clothing that feels predictable
Often, we talk ourselves out of wearing something that’s awkward because it can make us feel self-conscious. A shirt can become untucked from trousers, or a skirt might ride up when we sit down.
Knowing that the way you look at the start of the day is how you’ll look when you come home later can make you feel more confident, so it’s worth choosing something dependable like dresses or jumpsuits. These are predictable and don’t require any attention through the day, so once you know you feel good in them, you can focus on everything else.
Repeating the formula
Knowing what makes you feel good is a great starting point. Wearing what makes you happy is vital for building your confidence, so it’s worth playing around with clothing to find the right fit.
But be wary of trying something new every day. Start by repeating the choices that feel right so that you have a base to work from. Then you can gradually introduce colours and accessories that you might not have considered before, while keeping your basics in place.
Building confidence in your wardrobe might all come down to your mindset. But having the tools in place and the pointers ready can help you look at your reflection differently tomorrow – because you look great!
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