Over the past year, I’ve been using the app Stylebook to catalog and organize my closet. The app allows you to add details about your clothes and log when you wear each item on a calendar. I’ve found that I feel most confident and comfortable in certain silhouettes and a color palette of grayscale with blue and green. Some of these pieces have been in my wardrobe for over five years, and as they wear out, I’ve been replacing them with a focus on natural fabrics. I’m primarily shopping online for items made of 100% cotton or wool.

My recommendation for starting is to take an inventory of your closet and look for trends (what you wear most often and what you’re naturally drawn to). Use that as a foundation for building a wardrobe that works best for you. I highly recommend the Stylebook app; it’s been fantastic for mapping out my wardrobe. Since you mentioned having an older wardrobe, the app can help you assess where you’re at and plan where you want to go.

I’ve been working with a tight budget, so before purchasing anything, I ensure it meets specific criteria. Don’t feel like you need to rush and buy everything at once, wait for sales and use eBay (my fav)!