Your wardrobe is packed with much more than clothes. Your outfits show your personality and tastes, but they can also impact the way you think and behave. It has been shown clothes affect self-confidence. If you’ve been wanting to get bolder and more confident with your fashion choices, these suggestions should help you get started.

Key Pieces

Let’s begin by building the foundations of your wardrobes. You should have key pieces that you feel comfortable in and are easy to build outfits with. These will vary depending on your personal taste. Dressing with confidence is not about following trends, but what makes you feel happy. Whether it’s women’s tops in just the right cut or a pair of jeans you adore - these key pieces should be able to complement lots of outfits.

Sort Outs

Your relationship with clothes can be pretty emotional. You’ve changed size and shape over the years and perhaps you’re clinging onto pieces you want to fit back into. Your wardrobe should not make you feel like you have to change your body. Get rid of pieces that no longer fit you, and embrace the body you have now. Don’t focus on the size on the label, focus on how the clothes make you feel.

Get Inspired

Changing your style and getting more confident in your outfit choices can seem like a daunting task. What sort of looks should you start piecing together? Think of women’s whose style you admire, and how you could adapt elements to suit you. You don’t want to copy exactly as it would be far too easy to compare. Plus, your style is meant to reflect your tastes, not someone else's. Nonetheless, browsing for inspiration is a great way to give you some ideas.

Leave Comfort Zone

Maybe the thought of making big, dramatic changes in your wardrobe is scary. That’s ok. Your clothes are a physical comfort zone around your body and it’s totally normal to feel worried about changing them. Why not start small? Try a different colour to what you would normally wear. Experiment with different accessories. You can still feel comfortable, even when stepping out of your comfort zone. Dopamine dressing - style that makes you feel good - is key.

When you feel good about what you’re wearing, you’ll naturally feel more confident. You can make small changes in your style and see how much difference it makes. Do you have any tips for making confident outfit choices?