Spring Shopping Made Simple: How to Build the Perfect Outfit Before You Buy
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe, but before you hit the stores or start adding items to your online cart, why not take a moment to plan your outfits? Building your looks before you buy not only ensures that every piece you purchase will integrate seamlessly into your existing wardrobe, but it also helps you make thoughtful, intentional choices that you’ll love wearing.
In this post, I’m sharing my latest wish list items for May and showing you how to create cohesive outfits from a few key pieces. Keep scrolling to see whatβs in my shopping cart and how you can build your outfits before you buy anything!
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My Wish List Items for May
Shop the ITEMS
The Outfits
Outfit One
SHOP THE LOOK
Outfit 02
SHOP THE LOOK
Outfit 03
SHOP THE OUTFIT
The Outfit Cost per Wear
Cost per wear (CPW) is a smart and sustainable way to assess the value of your clothing. Essentially, it’s the total cost of an item divided by the number of times you wear it. For example, if you buy a $100 dress and wear it 20 times, the cost per wear is $5.
Below I did the CPW for the 3 outfits I created from the items I purchased. Since the outfit is a simple and suitable for a casual day, I estimated that I will wear 1 of the 3 outfits roughly 50 times this year. The total cart cost $651, so my CPW is $13.02.
This method encourages you to invest in quality pieces that you love and will wear often, rather than fast fashion items that may be cheaper initially but won’t last as long. By focusing on CPW, you can build a wardrobe filled with versatile, durable pieces that provide excellent value over time, ultimately saving you money and reducing waste
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