Upgrading your wardrobe
10 signs it's time to upgrade your wardrobe
By sneakersInn team · Updated
It's time to upgrade your wardrobe when your clothes no longer fit, you have nothing suitable for a wedding, funeral or interview, your shoes are worn out, or you wear the same few outfits because nothing else matches. Here are ten signs, and the fix for each.
| Sign | Fix |
|---|---|
| 1. Clothes don't fit | Tailor what you can, replace the rest |
| 2. Nothing for formal events | Buy one navy suit |
| 3. Worn-out shoes | Replace the pair you wear most first |
| 4. Same three outfits | Add basics that match everything |
| 5. Faded and stretched tees | Replace with mid-weight plain tees |
| 6. Still dressing like a student | Build a work-ready wardrobe |
| 7. Nothing matches | Rebuild around neutral colours |
| 8. Getting dressed takes ages | Create a capsule |
| 9. Clothes for a past job or life | Clear out, start fresh |
| 10. You don't feel good in your clothes | Find your style |
1. Your clothes don't fit
Weight changes, and so does fashion. Trousers that pull, shirts that gape and jackets with dented shoulders spoil any outfit. See why fit matters more than price.
2. You have nothing for a formal event
If a funeral or interview means panic buying, you need a suit. See the 5 types of suits every man needs.
3. Your shoes are worn out
Cracked leather, worn soles and grey, creased sneakers drag down a good outfit. See the 5 types of shoes every man should own.
4. You wear the same three outfits
Usually because nothing else goes together. Buy versatile basics. See the 5 clothing basics every man should buy before anything else.
5. Your basics are faded and stretched
Tees with wavy collars and washed-out colours look tired. See plain T-shirts: why quality basics matter.
6. You still dress like a student
See upgrading your style after university.
7. Nothing matches
Too many colours and patterns. Rebuild around navy, grey, white, black and olive. See colour matching for men.
8. Getting dressed takes forever
A capsule wardrobe solves it. See the capsule wardrobe for men.
9. Your clothes belong to an old life
Clothes from a previous job, city or stage of life. Keep the good basics, let the rest go.
10. You don't feel good in your clothes
The biggest sign of all. See how to find your personal style.
Where do I start?
With a 30-day plan. See how to upgrade your wardrobe in 30 days.
Questions
How often should I upgrade?
Review your wardrobe once or twice a year and replace worn pieces as you go.
Do I need to replace everything?
No. Most upgrades are about removing, fixing and filling gaps.