5 reasons why your autumn wardrobe isn’t working this year

You’ve switched your wardrobe around for the new season or at least grabbed a few Autumn pieces from the back of your wardrobe. You’re looking at the garments thinking ‘What the hell did I wear last year’?

If that sounds familiar then help is at hand, but first, let’s have a look at why this might be.

If your ‘Autumn’ wardrobe has left you feeling as underwhelmed as a cold cup of tea and struggling to feel good in your outfits, it could be one of these five reasons:

1) Your lifestyle has changed – Are you working more days in the office, socialising more, or juggling a busier schedule? Your day-to-day life may look different from last year, and your wardrobe needs to catch up.

2) You have a new role – Whether you’ve been promoted, joined a new company, or started your own business, each new chapter in your career deserves a wardrobe that reflects your confidence and professionalism.

3) Your body shape has changed – Weight loss/gain, midlife hormones and peri-menopause can all alter your shape. If your clothes don’t fit you will not feel good in them so dress for the shape you are now.

4) Fashions have changed – Even subtle updates in style, proportion or texture can make older pieces feel dated. What felt chic two years ago can suddenly look a little tired when worn against new-season trends.

5) You’re stuck in your comfort zone – if you’ve been wearing similar outfits for a while you are probably craving a refresh. You find your ‘go-to’ outfit no longer makes you feel good. I often see this with clients and it is because your tastes evolve over time. Maybe you’re craving a sharper, more polished look for work, or perhaps you want a less formal, more relaxed feel.  I wrote this piece recently on LinkedIn about this.

Updating your wardrobe doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I’ve created a shoppable board of workwear to help you refresh your look quickly and confidently. It’s filled with versatile pieces that I’ve bought with clients over the past few weeks. I’ve chosen them as they are modern pieces you’ll wear again and again.

Now is actually a great time to shop for workwear before the partywear hits the shops and the rails fill with sequins. Investing in your everyday wardrobe now means you’ll feel pulled-together and confident, from now until (I hate to say it) Spring!

If you would like a hand to shop for these pieces get in touch. I have a few slots left for November.