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Hello Spring, hello September.
September is the last month of fall, change, and transition.
Well, September is the time of the year when the sun starts becoming more furious and trees start gaining their leaves.
However, they say September is a bittersweet month as it indicates the end of wintry summer and the start of the third term of schools, ending the fall.
For some, September begins the winding down to the end of the year, while for others, it’s the start of the fun part of the year.
I was having a chat with my friend two days ago that it’s time to ditch those brown attires he usually wears every Saturday, going to Seventh Adventist Church, ironically he loves nude colours.
Now, we are in September, they call it the beginning of the Spring season.
Yes, locally some only know two seasons, winter and summer, but we are in Spring.
It might not feel like it right now, but spring is here, the past few days it was a bit cold like the return of winter.
Not to worry, soon the cold weather will fade away and we will have warmer days, even though the mornings and evenings will most likely remain a little bit chilly.
Now, onto the closet, this often makes it difficult to pick out outfits for the day.
As you did in summer, spring is the time to start transitioning your wardrobe in preparation for summer – October, November and December up to around March.
I have done my research and thanks to Gerry Cupido, a South African fashion expert who gave tips on how you can slowly start changing your wardrobe.
Time to pack up
The first step in transitioning your wardrobe is packing away the heavy winter garments.
Store your bulky coats, thick scarves, and knitted sweaters in storage bags. Make sure that you clean all those items before storing them.
It’s all about layering
Spring weather can be unpredictable, therefore layering is the perfect solution to accommodate the change in temperature during the day.
If you don’t already have, now is the time to invest in lightweight cardigans, blazers, and versatile jackets that can be easily added or removed.
Embrace spring colours and prints
Spring is the season of rebirth and rejuvenation, so it’s time to incorporate fresh and vibrant colours into your wardrobe.
In winter we tend to still to dark colours, now is the time to incorporate some pastels into your wardrobe.
Floral prints, stripes, and polka dots are great options during this time. These subtle changes will instantly elevate your look.
Footwear and accessories
Along with clothing, updating your footwear and accessories is crucial for a complete spring wardrobe transition.
Swap your heavy, knee-high boots for ankle boots, mules, or ballet flats.
Opt for sneakers or canvas shoes for a casual and sporty vibe. As for accessories, trade your chunky scarves for lightweight silk scarves or colourful statement necklaces.
It would be myopic not to talk about now re-arranging your wardrobe considering that new colours should pop up.
Yes, everybody is on a spring cleaning mission right now, but have you thought about spring cleaning your wardrobe?
According to news on fashion, if your wardrobe is bursting at the seams, then perhaps it’s time for you to accept the fact that some of your clothing items have to go.
There are many reasons why people hang onto clothes.
Whether they are for sentimental reasons or hoping it will go back into style, we tend to accumulate more clothes than needed.
Unless you plan on building more cupboards, now, as the seasons change, is the ideal time to thin out your wardrobe.
However, it’s easier said than done.
How does one decide what has to go and what you can keep?
There’s only one way to start and that’s to unpack your entire wardrobe and create two piles. A “keep” pile with clothes that will continue to serve you well and a “go” pile of items that you no longer need and can donate to charity.
What you can keep
This part is fairly easy.
Hang onto classic, good-quality pieces. If you spent a fortune on a basic black blazer and it’s still in good condition you should hang onto it.
Other items such as crisp white shirts, classic denim items that fit you perfectly, a simple black dress, good quality neutral-toned coats, and tailored pants are examples of items you should hang onto.
Other items in your wardrobe that you could keep are those with sentimental value. Items like your matric ball outfit, an item that was specially crafted for you, or something that has been passed down to you are examples of items you could keep.
What must go
Check your clothes thoroughly and look out for items that are stained or damaged. If an item has a rip in it or any damage that cannot be repaired, dump it. The same goes for stains. If you haven’t gotten it out by now, you never will.
If you haven’t worn a clothing item for over a year, then it has to go. If a whole year and all the seasons have gone by and you haven’t even had the urge to wear an item, that’s a sure sign that it’s time to part with it.
Then there are the “someday” items. Many women have one or two items of clothing that they hang onto for someday when they perhaps lose weight or hope that it will come back in style.
If you lose weight, reward yourself with new clothes and even though fashion trends tend to repeat themselves, it never comes back in the same way.
If you’ve outgrown a particular style it’s time to move on. Just because you loved florals and frills in your twenties, doesn’t mean you have to hang onto it now that clean cuts are more your style.
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