Zero Dollar Spring Wardrobe Refresh Tips

Whenever I hear zero dollar tips, my ears perk up…you too? Today we’re going to focus on your Spring wardrobe and how you can refresh what you already have in your closet and drawers. These Spring wardrobe tips will help you more creatively and resourcefully get dressed with more ease, more options, and without spending money. Shall we?!

You decide what feels Spring for you. Truth be told, most of my wardrobe crosses over most seasonal boundaries. Over the years I’ve found that I do like having a few pieces that pull me out of the dark, cold winter months to perk up my mood and my mindset. I suggest you have a few of those pieces to boost your spirits too.

Assess what you have.

First I want you to take a thorough look at your clothing and accessories currently in your home. Getting reacquainted with what you have in your closet (or things you haven’t worn in a while) will give you clarity on what you own in your closet/drawers/etc. If you haven’t decluttered/edited your clothing and accessories in a while, head to my last post on simple tips to Declutter Your Wardrobe for Spring. After a light edit and survey of what you have you’ll be ready to rock!

Move things around.

One of my top tips for breathing new life into any space, including your closet/drawers, is to move things around. But not just move things around randomly, move things strategically around a specific goal (in this case, showcasing your Spring or warmer weather favorites). For example, as we shift into this next month, you’ll want to intentionally move Spring-focused garments/pieces in a spot that is front, center and easy to see. Now take a moment to look at your current closet space. Let’s say you organize your closet by garment type (pants, shorts, blouses, short sleeve, long sleeves, sweaters, scarves, etc.). To shift it for Spring, you’re going to reorganize what’s in each section from Spring back to Winter. For many of us, this looks like lighter/brighter colors on the left and then moving gradually to darker pieces over to the right. This alone will help you get visual cues for Spring all throughout your closet and give you a fresh perspective on your clothing. You can use this same idea for your drawers with folded up tshirts, pants, shorts, etc. And don’t forget to keep those essential basics (favorite pants, joggers, jeans, tops, layering pieces, etc.) in a spot that is easy to get to, as they create the foundation for any season you move into.

Scarves, bandanas and hair accessories are my secret weapon when shifting between seasons. Scarves/bandanas can be worn around your neck in a variety of ways, almost like a necklace, or in your hair like a headband or wrap. They are a limitless resource to take an outfit that feels heavy/wintery into a lighter Spring style.

Leverage accessories.

Regardless of the type of accessories you have or collect, these are essential pieces that can help shift your wardrobe into Spring (or any season). Some of my personal favorites are light weight scarves/bandanas (in my hair, around my neck a few different ways), jewelry (I like to pull out some of my bigger/lighter earrings for example), and changing up my lip color (yes I do consider that an accessory). My scarves/bandanas are my secret weapon helping me feel endlessly creative when updating my wardrobe. I have some vintage ones I’ve collected over the year from estate sales/thrifting, a few favorites from Madewell, and of course the hippo bandana I designed for the shop. Other items to consider are belts (love adding more color with thinner belts or lighter woven ones), shoes, jewelry, nail polish color, bags, hair accessories and hats. I’m sure I’m missing something but you’re catching my drift. There’s so many items you likely already have in your wardrobe that can help shift your style into a lighter Spring vibe.

Get creative.

Do “Spring” however you want. You can google spring style trends like I did here. You can also ignore all of them (common for me). You can scope out some ideas on Pinterest and throw together a Spring style board to give you ideas for outfit combos you’d like to try out from things already in your own wardrobe (I love to do this for all seasons when I get bored getting dressed). As I discussed in my last blog post about decluttering your wardrobe for Spring you can walk through your favorite stores or visually shop online for outfit/clothing Spring ideas without ever buying a thing. If you can do this for decor in your home, you absolutely can do this to inject some inspiration into your Spring wardrobe! Take pictures, save images of your favorites and challenge yourself to try out some new combinations and have more fun getting dressed.

Pay attention.

As you move through this Spring seasons, I want you to pay particular attention to a few things. One, what are your favorite go-tos that you feel like you can wear endlessly over and over again? These are your Spring essentials that help make everyday life easy! Two, what pieces are you avoiding? Are they still around after a light edit but you’re still not wearing them? To bring them into more focus, move them to a highly visible spot in the front of your closet or out on a hook so you give more attention to them. Wear them in your home for half a day and see how you feel in them. Give them a test run out for a few errands. Living life in these pieces that you’re on the fence about will give you an answer if they should stay or go. Sometime trying on a garment with pieces you’ve never worn them with before breathes new life into them and you fall back in love with it. Mix it up. Test things out. Edit as you go if needed.

Just remember as we move into this Spring season and warmer weather, make sure to check back in with your closet, drawers and accessories to gain clarity on what you already have. Just like you need to shop your pantry before you create a grocery list, you need to do the same thing with your wardrobe. Often breathing new life into your ‘getting dressed routine’ is as simple is putting fresh eyes on things you already have.

Want more support decluttering your clothing closet/wardrobe for Spring + beyond?

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