346 | How to Identify Real Wardrobe Gaps
Her Style Podcast | Shopping, Color Palettes, Fashion, Wardrobe, Outfits, ClothingShow Notes
How do you know when something is actually missing from your wardrobe?
Because not owning something doesn't automatically make it a wardrobe gap. You can own zero blazers and be perfectly fine. You can also own 57 tops and still feel like you're missing something every time you get dressed.
So today, I want to help you pay attention to the signs that something really IS missing from your closet and figure out what the real gap is before you shop for it.
If you struggle to get dressed but feel like buying new clothes never seems to solve the problem, this episode is for you, my friend!
Let's get into it.
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