Your wardrobe should not tell the story of fast fashion but it should tell your story. Avoid impulse buying and discard clothes that no longer fit your lifestyle. In the curated world of fashion, wardrobe editing is the quiet revolution. Wardrobe editing is not about having less, it’s about having more confidence, clarity, and tells about you in every outfit you wear.
But where do you start? Here’s a stylist-approved guide to declutter with purpose and uncover your signature style.
Tips to Declutter and Discover Your Signature Style
1. Start With a Style Audit
Take everything out of your wardrobe including every drawer, every hanger, and everything else. Lay each time on your bed and where you can sort it out easily. Then make four key piles.
- Love it: Love those outfits that you wear often, that fit well, and make you feel great.
- Maybe: This category falls in, you like it, but it’s hardly worn or doesn’t fit perfectly.
- No thanks: Those outfits that are damaged, outdated, or don’t suit your current lifestyle.
- Seasonal/Occasion: These are the items you only wear for specific weather or events.
This process helps you form the foundation of effective wardrobe editing. Keep only what aligns with the style you aspire to now, not the one you had five years ago.
2. Look for Patterns in Your “Love It” Pile
Take note of recurring themes in what you love, certain colours, shapes, prints, or fabrics. These will build your unique signature style.
Ask yourself:
- Do I attract soft neutrals or bold tones?
- Are my favourite silhouettes structured or not?
- What pieces make me feel effortless, powerful, or elegant?
Dzovig van Kleef, luxury personal shopper and founder of Style Codes in Abu Dhabi, works with clients to uncover these style codes. “The wardrobe holds more answers than people realise,” she says. “By observing what you naturally love, we discover what makes your style truly yours.”
3. Learn to Let Go, Without Guilt
If you haven’t worn it in a year, it’s time to part ways. It may include the dress from an old job, the trousers you plan to slim into, the coat you have kept because it was expensive, none of them deserve a space if they no longer serve you.
Tip: Give preloved clothes a second life by donating, reselling, or gifting to someone who will cherish them. Wardrobe editing doesn’t have to mean waste, it can align beautifully with slow fashion values.
4. Build a Capsule Foundation
Now that the clutter is gone, it’s time to refine.
A capsule wardrobe isn’t about minimalism, it’s about versatility. Think quality over quantity: a great pair of tailored trousers, a white shirt that fits like a dream, a signature blazer, and timeless accessories that elevate any look.
Dzovig’s style workshops teach clients how to build a capsule wardrobe that reflects their lifestyle, whether they are high-powered professionals, creatives, or new mothers redefining their daily uniforms.
5. Shop With Intention, Not Emotion
Before buying anything new, ask yourself:
- Does it match at least three pieces I already own?
- Does it reflect my signature style?
- Will I wear it often, or am I caught up in the trend?
This is where a personal shopping Abu Dhabi experience comes in. Dzovig’s service takes the overwhelm out of shopping, offering curated pieces that fit your aesthetic, budget, and values. It’s the ultimate style upgrade, guided, intentional, and deeply personal.
6. Don’t Just Dress, Express
Your wardrobe should reflect who you are, not who Instagram tells you to be.
Wardrobe editing is about more than clearing space, it’s about self-discovery. When you let go of what no longer fits (physically or emotionally), you make space for pieces that empower, excite, and express your truest self.
Through one-on-one sessions, Dzovig helps women elevate their everyday dressing into a form of self-celebration. With a personal stylist by your side, every choice becomes clearer from the outfit you wear to the energy you carry.
Final Thought
Your signature style isn’t something you find overnight, it’s revealed in layers, just like you. And it all begins with a simple, stylish act: editing your wardrobe with clarity and care. Want to get your wardrobe edited with professional? Get in touch now.
