With summer approaching and the good weather sticking around for longer than most of us would’ve expected, you may find yourself struggling for clothes to wear. After a year indoors where most outfits consisted of loungewear or your favourite pair of leggings, your wardrobe may be looking tired and in desperate need of a shakeup. But hear us out, we know how daunting it can be when trying to find new clothes that you feel great in, especially when you already have a wardrobe full of old faithful outfits that you feel comfortable wearing.

But with your social calendar now looking busier than it has for over a year, it is time to treat yourself to some new pieces and reinvent your wardrobe ready for the hot months ahead. Here are some of our top tips to make your wardrobe transformation exciting and pain-free.

Start with a spring clean

If you are looking to reinvent your wardrobe ahead of the upcoming summer, then we recommend that you first start off with a spring clean. All of us are guilty of not clearing out our wardrobes as often as we should. The key to a good spring clean of your wardrobe is to be absolutely ruthless. You need to be honest with yourself about what you are actually going to wear again and if some items still fit you. Whether your old clothes are too big or too small, just remember they are only clothes and getting rid of the old stuff means that you can make room for your new clothing buys.

When going through your wardrobe have a look at what you haven’t worn over the last 12 months and we suggest that you make two piles of clothes. One pile for the clothes that are too old and damaged and need to go in the bin, and one pile of clothes that you can donate. Just because these items don’t bring you joy anymore doesn’t mean that they can’t be loved by someone new. We totally get that it can be difficult to part with some clothing pieces, but remember that you need to make way for the new you!

Don’t be afraid to be bold

When it comes to buying yourself new clothes it can be far too tempting to stick to dark and plain coloured clothes, especially if you are worried about how you are going to look. This is definitely true if you are trying a style of clothing that you aren’t used to. But you need to be brave if you want to reinvest your wardrobe and summer is all about bold colours and patterned dresses. Don’t shy away from the red maxi dress or the floral midi as these are exactly the type of outfits you can look and feel great in during the summer party scene.

Always include colour

If while you were having your ruthless spring clean you found a few pieces that were still great additions to your wardrobe, but they are dark in colour, don’t assume that you have to wait until winter to wear them. Even black or navy outfits can be transformed by adding a bit of colour. This could involve pairing a new pair of denim shorts to a dark blouse, or adding some bright coloured jewellery to bring your outfit to life. You could even have a bright coloured midi skirt ready and waiting in your wardrobe to save the day if you are ever faced with a fashion emergency. From just one piece of brightly coloured clothing, you can create a range of fashionable and attractive outfits.

Do some research

If you are struggling to know where to start when it comes to finding the right pieces for you to reinvent your wardrobe, then we recommend that you spend some time doing your research. There is nothing wrong with looking online at some of the latest fashion trends that everyone will be following in the upcoming months. Don’t expect yourself to be a fashion expert, and instead take inspiration from those who are. From following fashion bloggers on Instagram to having a flick through some fashion magazines, there are plenty of resources that you can use to help you make the best fashion choices. Even searching the web for the most popular dresses for ladies in 2021 will give you some ideas. But remember that fashion is unique to each person, and the most important thing is that you look and feel great in whatever you wear.

If you are struggling with what to wear for the social events you have coming up this summer, then we recommend that you reinvent your wardrobe by following our top tips. Remember that finding your perfect style won’t happen overnight, so be patient and trust your own taste, and you will soon have the wardrobe you’ve always dreamt of.