In your own fashion world, you make and break the rules. Don’t we all? While I am set and content with my own style, I was curious about the solution to an age old problem of having a closet full of clothes yet not having anything to wear. I don’t know of any woman who couldn’t somehow relate so when I saw The Curated Closet pitched to address this, it piqued my interest. I’m a firm believer that style is very personal. Even with that being said, it doesn’t mean I’m not open to what one has to say.
What I find most interesting and helpful is the flow chart found at the beginning of the book which addresses every woman’s dilemma which I have mentioned above. I succumb to impulse buying (which she addresses in the book) more than I would care to admit. I needed to read this book and be able to go through an introspective process. Aside from that, the closet detox chart should prove helpful for a recovering impulse buyer. Though I have been good at curbing it for some time now, it’s always good be at the ready when the urge strikes.
The author has five key principles in fashioning a curated closet, four of which I actively do. In one of them she mentions, “Forget conventional style typologies like ‘classic’ or ‘bohemian’…” You can take the Boho clothes off, but you can’t remove the Bohemian (carefree) state of mind. If I follow her advice, to scratch off the classics and toss off my own leanings to the Boho look way before the newbies in Hollywood made it into a trend, it would lead me to follow trends. She does suggest to go with what works for you and that most certainly works for me.
Chic, fun, and an interesting perspective, this book is pretty comprehensive. There are 21 chapters divided into four parts which covers the basics, discovering your personal style, building your dream wardrobe and the art of shopping. She has an entire chapter which deals with color palettes. I lean to subdued colors, dusty pink, tan, taupe and colors monochromatic to what I’ve just mentioned and the minimalist palette. I appreciate the chapter addressing how to find clothes that fit like it’s tailored for you.
It’s comforting to know that ultimately, style is relative. From the looks of it, the author likes moto jackets since I see it on the cover and other pictures in the book, but you won’t catch me wearing one unless there’s nothing else because I just don’t like them. I’m sure some people will consider some articles of clothing I personally like to be ugly as well, which doesn’t bother me one bit and THAT IS the meat of this book- to tailor your own unique style and keep your closet space reserved only for items you truly love.