Making the Most of your Minimalist Wardrobe

Living small means making the most of what you have. When it comes your wardrobe, every piece should be versatile so it can contribute to several different outfits. This doesn't mean everything in your closet needs to be neutral colors. There are ways to fit items into your wardrobe that maximize your choices.

I wanted to show how one piece can be worn several ways to maximize your wardrobe without sacrificing space. For this post, I've teamed up with Pink Blush to feature their brown two-toned knit dolman cardigan.

Layers

The great thing about layering clothing is you can change the look of an outfit so it's not as obvious you are wearing the same item weekly. Cardigans are a great layering item that can be worn several ways. Even accessories such as a belt or scarf are all that's needed to create a new outfit. But try to keep the accessories to one item per outfit. If you wear a necklace, you can't wear a bracelet. If you wear a scarf, no belts allowed. Remember that simple is always better.

Colors

It's important to know what colors look best with your skin tone. Neutrals are a safe bet, but there's no need to omit bright colors from your closet. If you love a floral dress in your closet but can never seem to like the way it looks, it's probably not the right color for you. If you have a lot of reds in your skin tone like I do, then you don't want to overdo it with the red and pinks. While black may be the most safe and versatile color to wear, beware of your white clothing. There's a huge difference between white and ivory as far as skin tones are concerned.

Patterns

I love patterns and tend to wear at least one patterned item with each outfit. But in order to utilize patterns in a minimalist wardrobe, you have to keep it simple. You should only wear one pattern at a time, wearing solid colors for an accent. Be careful when pairing patterns with accessories and remember the one accesory at a time rule.