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5 Fashion Resolutions to Make and How to Make Ones You Actually Keep

January 16, 2016 · 15 Comments

Fashion resolutions are the only resolutions I make that I take seriously. All the gym and eat healthy stuff is a constant and not to brag but I am quite good about it (even if I don’t gym, I walk a bit) – the stuff I am not good about is fashion. So I try to make more of an effort.

But there is a way to make sure you stick to your resolutions – fashion and otherwise. Let me illustrate.

Fashion Resolutions denim dungarees

(My co-blogger and best friend, Satarupa is not going to be happy about this but I am going to convince her to take one for the team.)

For instance, when I asked her what her resolutions were, there were her exact words: “wear colours, accessorise and not shop anymore”. I don’t mean to be well, mean, but those are hopeless resolutions.

Your resolutions should not be vague wish lists (‘wear colours, accessorise’) and absurd aims (‘not shop anymore’). They need to be precise, specific, achievable and moderate. Like mine.

1.Aim for a different colour palette than one you usually go for instead of the general ‘wear more colour’. No surprise but my colour palette mostly revolves around black. My resolution is to start out limiting the black items I wear – eventually ensuring my colour palette consist of softer colours like light grey, beige, light pinks and so on. I realised this is something I wanted to do after I kept pinning pictures of women in beautiful, soft colour palettes. I love wearing black but sometimes it gets pretty predictable.

Fashion Resolutions Flat lay denim dungarees hat

2. Aim to have a specific shopping budget rather than ‘not shop anymore’. The latter is a resolution waiting to fail – honestly. I have now limited my monthly spend on shopping items to a specific amount per month. Do the same according to your budget. The other way to make your shopping a little more interesting is to restrict particular items you buy constantly. For me that would definitely be leather and faux leather clothing. The other aim I had in relation to shopping was to stop buying from the same store. Look around, explore. If you have already made up your mind you will walk into Zara, there is little time for anything else. And do this the old fashioned way, shut off your computer and pick up your bag and go shopping. Yes, physically!

3. Have a long-term aim but with short term actions. No more cheap fashion is my long-term aim! I aim is to have quality items which I can count on and wear again and again. To do this I am restricting very cheap fast fashion. Some trend items are always great to buy but at least for the basics that I wear again and again – I have moved on. For instance, I recently bought a Zara tote – that was absolutely not my fault which I will explain in detail later. Although Zara is not too bad for bags, I know the item will only last till the end of summer or so. But I was desperate. I have decided this year I am only buying good quality bags which last. (Also, if your bag is of great quality, it doesn’t matter what you wear!)

Fashion Resolutions Outfit of the day hat and dungarees

Outfit details: blue denim dungarees from Bershka, white tee from Banana Republic, black boots from H&M, black lace satchel bag from a boutique in Mumbai, shades from Mango and hat from Spitalfiels Market.

4. Restrict a particular item you wear constantly or introduce an item you don’t. I like Bidisha’s ‘wear more heels’ resolution, especially since she is a flats girl. Similarly, I have decided to restrict black items, specifically black leggings which I wear again and again.

5. Get out of your comfort zone. Out of your monthly shopping budget make sure you buy something you saw and liked – but would not think of wearing yourself or do not consider to be your style. Sometimes letting go of the fashion rules you set yourself is very fun!

I would be very interested to know the fashion resolutions you made and more importantly, how well you have kept them! Drop in your comments.

– Anisha

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Comments

  1. Logan says

    January 17, 2016 at 5:38 am

    I love all of these resolutions especially “restricting a particular item you wear constantly or introduce an item you don’t.” I’m going to try to do these but especially that one!

    Reply
    • admin says

      January 18, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Would love some updates – I will do the same!

      Reply
  2. Ivana says

    January 17, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Lovely photos and outfit xoxo

    http://thefurthestthingfromperfect.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • admin says

      January 18, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you Ivana!

      Reply
  3. Trang Do says

    January 18, 2016 at 3:47 am

    You look fantastic!! Soo beautiful!! Love your outfit!!
    Hugs,
    Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

    Reply
    • admin says

      January 18, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you so very much!

      Reply
  4. Jessica Hart says

    January 18, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    I definitely agree with #1. I need tom ix in a few new colors into my wardrobe for this upcoming year.

    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Jessica
    the way to my Hart

    Reply
    • admin says

      January 18, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      Please let me know how it goes! Would love some updates!

      Reply
  5. Deepti says

    January 23, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    This is a really nice post and that outfit looks great on you.

    I write Mademoiselle Meets Maquillage and Macaroons and I would love for you to give it a read. Maybe we can follow each other on Bloglovin?
    http://www.mademoisellemeetsmaquillageandmacaroons.com

    Deepti x

    Reply
  6. Deepti says

    January 23, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    This is a really nice post and that outfit looks great on you.

    I write Mademoiselle Meets Maquillage and Macaroons and I would love for you to give it a read. Maybe we can follow each other on Bloglovin?
    http://www.mademoisellemeetsmaquillageandmacaroons.com

    Deepti x

    Reply
    • admin says

      January 23, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      Definitely Deepti – please find us on Bloglovin and we can follow back!

      Reply
  7. play games 4 free says

    February 17, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Really enjoyed this blog post. Will read on

    Reply
  8. Nital says

    May 26, 2016 at 7:38 am

    I absolutely loved reading this. I feel as now I am in my 40’s now I need restrict my patterned/printed clothing (maybe wear it for holidays only).I want to have more classic items I can mix and match and wear time and time again. The same applies to my handbags, I want so classic ones which I can keep for years and use over and over, rather then lots of cheap ones. I am trying to apply the same things for my Indian sarees and other pieces – I just do not want o have too much stuff!

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    • Fashion and Frappes says

      May 26, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      I would never say restrict anything! I think you enjoy wearing it – thats good enough! Thanks so much for reading. I feel the same now – I just cant keep buying all the student clothes I used to! One thing about handbags and most other accessories is that a quality bag or shoes will make even the simplest outfit look that much chicer! But I have to say I am finding it very challenging to actually find quality stuff.. Any ideas? Where do you end up shopping?

      Reply
  9. Nital says

    July 25, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    I love your resolutions. I haven’t consciously made any and probably need to. I am restricting wearing leggings until winter, when I can wear them with boots. I am making an effort to wear dresses and sandals on the days it is sunny.

    Reply

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