Welcome back to Fetch Fits! A new year means a new you- but that doesn’t have to mean throwing out all your clothes. Style changes don’t have to be drastic to have a positive impact. Here are some new year’s resolution ideas to make sure you stay stylish in 2024!
Donate Your Old Clothes
Do you have a pile of old clothes sitting in your closet that you never wear? Consider donating them. Decluttering your closet is a great way to help those and need- and make room for new things you love. “I like donating my clothes because it really takes a weight off my shoulders, and I’m helping others that need the clothes more than I do,” says Evelyn Tippett, a Sophomore Creative Writing major. Some places, like Plato’s Closet, will even offer you cash for selling your old (gently used) clothes.
Shop Smart
Shopping for new clothes isn’t just a task- it’s a skill. If you see an item that catches your eye, stop and think. Would you really wear it? How many outfits can you make with it? Check the label to see what it’s made of. Feel it (gently, of course,) and if it’s particularly see-through or scratchy, it might be best to put it back. Don’t forget to look through clearance racks- a hidden gem for a good deal could be right under your nose.
Experiment with Fragrance
Consider the new year a new opportunity to find your new signature scent. Maybe you were a die-hard Warm Vanilla Sugar or Strawberry Pound Cake fan last year, but your tastes have changed want something a little more grown-up now. The world of fragrances can be overwhelming, but once you find a type of smell you like (floral, fruity, powdery, etc.,) the experience is easier. And every outfit is better when you smell good, of course.
Take Care of Yourself
Looking good and feeling good are interconnected- a few simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Invest in a reusable water bottle. Consider packing your own healthy lunches and snacks. Establish a skincare routine that isn’t just bathing in astringent. Being consistent with new habits is hard at first, but there are things that can help, like setting reminders on your phone or keeping things in the same place (like putting your moisturizer on your nightstand so you remember to put it on before bed.)
Fetch Fits wishes you a happy, successful, and fashionable New Year!
