January is always an odd mix of endless possibilities, turkey bloat and reinvention. I don’t want to veer too far into manifesting territory, but if you’re intent on becoming a new you then I do believe in having a clear vision of who you want to be. What does the person you hope to be act like? What does their schedule look like? And, most importantly, how do they dress? We try to kick start our new year with our best foot forward — and as a fashion stylist I have to tell you that you’ll have an extra edge if that foot is in a nice leather shoe.
Here are other sartorial tips to heed this new year: 1. You must be able to see what you have in your wardrobe, so clear it out If it hasn’t been worn in a year and it isn’t a good material then it needs to be re-homed. Fabrics such as silk, cotton or wool can be vacuum-packed and stored in a cool and dry area, free of mould and moths.
Read more Scallop denim jeans, €150, Never Fully Dressed, neverfullydressed.com 2. Make sure you have a good set of basics to work from Good denim jeans, one pair of dressy trousers, a basic T-shirt, a shirt and an LBD.
For footwear, one pair of runners and one dress shoe. All these items can be built upon to create your own style. Studded loafer, €325, Russell and Bromley, russellandbromley.
co.uk 3. I always try to keep three stand-out items in my wardrobe as well as the basics I make sure to rotate the contents of my wardrobe so items I love but may not take out every day are in.