Now that you have your wardrobe of classics, you can start to create 'clothing clusters.' This is a clever and easy way to build a versatile wardrobe of clothes. Once you get the idea of how clusters work, you'll be able to plan your wardrobe around them and give yourself lots of options.

A clothing cluster is a group of five to 12 pieces (classics and basics) that work in combination with each other. The basic guidelines are:

  • Solids mix more easily than prints but prints can bridge the gap between   two completely different solids
  • Choose classic styles with clean, simple lines
  • Choose colors from your most flattering color palette
  • Choose styles that suit your shape and your clothing personality
  • Invest in quality pieces that will last for many years
  • Go through your wardrobe and note down all the possible combinations you own and then try them on to make sure they really work. Maybe you could have a friend or your partner take a photo of you in each outfit you create so you can remember all the combinations you came up with.