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Holiday Season Shopping Edit: How To Shop Luxury Smartly This Year

COVER STORY / 2020-12-22

How To Shop Luxury Smartly This Year

It’s officially holiday season and amid the world pandemic, we’ve all barely had the time to process that. Even though this year's parties may not be as big as last year, just looking around at cute festive outfits is still fun. Whether you be home in isolation, spending some quality time with your family, or hanging with your friends –  you sure deserve to find a stylish 'treat yourself’ luxury outfit right now.

Another reason we love holidays is that they’re synonymous with discounts, bargains and steal-worthy-deals. This in turn could also translate into over-spending, out-of-stock, hoarding, and poor investments. While a little black dress or a smoking beige pantsuit is always on par for the luxury shopping scene, those pink jackets and leather dresses might not be. If you’re looking for a new year resolution, look no further coz we have the perfect one picked out – redo your wardrobe this season smartly. Venture out of your regular shopping patterns this fall-winter 2021. Here, we break down four wardrobe resolutions to undertake now so that you can make space, save money and look the best you ever have in the latest season, and the year 2021 to come.

1. Don’t buy something for just one occasion

Rule number 1 is something which most of us are guilty of. Our desire for reaching out for a new sparkly dress for every friend’s wedding, or every Christmas party, or regular Friday night reunions etc. etc. Heading somewhere new or meeting a new set of people doesn’t mean we should inevitably feel like we need something special, and therefore something new – to wear. These ‘special’ purchases are worn once and then they sit in your  closet, taking space and making you feel guilty, more often than less.

Instead of purchasing something specific for certain events, try to have a few dressier pieces in your wardrobe that are more versatile. If you go for something simple and more classic, rather than trend-led, you’ll be able to wear it again and again. Accessorised cleverly, it will never feel like the same look.

2. Let the power of a capsule wardrobe consume you

To be truly stylish does not take a huge budget or frequent shopping sprees. You certainly don’t need a walk-in wardrobe full of extravagant designer clothes. The trick here is ‘Less is more’ – given that you are very selective about the ‘less’ part of the phrase. Understand your style, your fashion aspirations well, take time to examine your most loved looks, as well as what you currently own. Lastly, make good, sensible decisions with your purchases. Add items that stand-out on their own but are highly pair-able with other apparel in your closet. With the right capsule wardrobe, you can dress up differently all 30 days of the month and believe us, you can do it in just a 20-pieces wardrobe.

3. Be open to discovering and trying out new brands

Another reason we get stuck into style ruts is brand loyalty. We get attached to and comfortable with certain brands. While we do agree that it’s not easy to find the brands that provide an absolutely right fit to your body and style, it doesn’t mean you should shy away from trying out something different every now and then. It’s great to have your core favourites who you trust and you know last well, but there are always so many new, amazing brands hitting the market that are waiting to be discovered. Keep exploring all year round. You’ll end up with some truly special, stylish finds.

4. Add some seasonal Fall Fashion Trends 2021: Jewel Tones

Lastly, don’t forget to keep it trendy – well, for a part of it. Every year we have a lengthy list of seasonal trends, that take over the runways, then streets, then Instagram and eventually, pour wardrobes. While trends sure are important, it is not necessary that you need to try every trend or over-shop just in the interest of trending clothes. 

For Fall-winter 2021, we suggest the trending regal jewel toned palette of the season, which includes amethyst, ruby, deep jade, sapphire, and citrine. Whether you're picking out a bridesmaid dress or an everyday suit, you'll want to shop for pieces that make you feel luxe simply because of their color treatment. Go for bold, beautiful, eye-opening shades like the ones ahead and you're bound to turn just as many heads as you would if you were wearing neon. Jewel tones are quietly impactful, and they set a magical tone.

Far from stuffy, and full of wearable items, your wardrobe will thank you for implementing the above four tips in your shopping patterns. It may be one of your New Year's resolutions to make 2021 your most stylish year yet – and, we’ve just given you four reasons to help you keep up with your resolution. So, 2021 is the time you may get rid of the clothes that never get worn and when you shop – certainly avoid getting overwhelmed.