Why You Have A Closet Full of Clothes You Dont Love

6 Signs Your Wardrobe Doesn’t Work Even With A Closet Full Of Clothes

A closet full of clothes doesn’t always mean you’ll be able to put together outfits easily. One of my close friends has a walk-in closet full of clothes, and it’s overwhelming. One day, we talked about an online store I like for its great, high-quality pieces. She mentioned it was too expensive for her and that she doesn’t shop there. Even though I own fewer clothes than her, putting together outfits is less of a struggle for me than it is for her. I have less in my closet, but that store is one of my go-to places. This raises the question: What does a functional wardrobe mean? If you struggle to get dressed despite having a closet full of clothes, your wardrobe likely isn’t functional.

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Having more clothes doesn’t necessarily mean more options for getting dressed. This is a key point when building a wardrobe you love. The goal is to have 100% of the pieces in your closet be items you wear, know how to style and feel great in. If you look at your closet now and notice items you never reach for, and add up the cost of those pieces, most people would end up with a big number. You’ve probably spent a lot on clothes you don’t wear or like. A closet full of unworn clothes is a clear sign your wardrobe isn’t functional.

2. You’re Only Wearing 20% Of Your Clothes

There’s a statistic that most of us only wear 20% of the clothes in our closets. If this is you, then your wardrobe likely isn’t working. If 80% of your clothes are unworn, then you’re not enjoying your style or loving your wardrobe. The first step to change this is to do a closet edit and declutter.

You should know or learn how to style every piece in your closet. If something is in your closet that you don’t wear, but you’re keeping it out of guilt or the thought that you’ll wear it “one day”, chances are you’re not going to wear it. Loving 100% of what’s in your closet makes getting dressed so much easier even with fewer clothes.

3. It Takes You More Than 15 Minutes to Get Dressed

If it takes you more than 15 minutes to put together outfits, then your wardrobe isn’t functional. Putting together an outfit, whether it’s for everyday life, an event, or meeting friends, shouldn’t take longer than 15 minutes.

In my 20s and early 30s, getting dressed felt stressful and would take 45 minutes to an hour for one outfit, especially for events or date nights. Even then, I didn’t feel confident in my outfits. If this sounds familiar, you probably need to rethink your wardrobe. Now, it takes me less than 15 minutes to pull together an outfit that I feel confident in because I have the right pieces and I know how to style them.

4. You Have Items With Tags On Them

Another sign that you don’t have a functional wardrobe is if you have items with tags still on them. Take a look at your closet. How many pieces still have tags? If an item has been sitting in your closet with the tags on for more than two months, you likely don’t love that piece. When you’re not wearing an item especially when you first buy it, you probably won’t want to wear it later.

If you were most excited about it when it was new and still haven’t worn it, it’s unlikely to become a favorite piece. Try to return it, or style it in an outfit. If it doesn’t make you feel great, it’s time to let it go.

5. You Struggle Putting Looks Together

Another sign that your wardrobe isn’t functional is if putting outfits together feels like a struggle. It takes you more than 15 minutes, and you don’t know what pieces go together. You might have plenty of statement pieces but lack quality basics. This makes it hard to create outfits that make you feel confident.

This could be because your closet is missing the essential pieces that you need to make getting dressed easier. Maybe your wardrobe is full of statement items, or lower-quality pieces that are falling apart. It could also be that you haven’t figured out how to dress for your body type. If you struggle to feel put together, it’s a clear sign your closet isn’t working for you.

6. You Run To The Mall Whenever You Have Somewhere To Go

If you’re running to the mall every time you have an event, it’s a sign you don’t have a functional wardrobe. If you don’t have pieces in your closet that make you feel great, and you’re buying items in a rush, chances are you won’t love them. When I have somewhere to go, I can quickly put an outfit together because I’ve refined my style, invested in quality versatile pieces, and know what works for my body shape.

If your wardrobe is functional, you’re not wasting time or money. You already have pieces that make you feel good and fit your lifestyle. A functional wardrobe means you wear and love everything in your closet, you know how to style each piece, and you have items for every part of your life. Putting together outfits doesn’t need to be stressful. It should be easy, allowing you to focus on enjoying your plans instead of worrying about what to wear.