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WHO ELSE HAS BOUGHT A NEW TOP BECAUSE YOU “LOVED IT SO MUCH” THEN MONTHS LATER IT STILL HASN’T BEEN WORN?
We’ve all been there! There has been a time in our life we’ve walked in our closet looking for something to wear only to be reminded of the items we purchased but still haven’t worn, tags still attached and all.
When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet of one offs that we only have one other item to wear with it, if even that.
When we make impulse purchases we end up with a closet full of clothes yet still have NOTHING to wear. WHY are we like this?!
In 2013, after losing 20lbs, purging 90% of my closet and only having a clothing budget of $150 a month I was in desperate need of a high functioning wardrobe. That is when, why and how I created my #1 shopping rule, The Rule of 5.
I knew in order to still buy quality pieces I loved I was going to have to get creative (and disciplined) and that’s exactly what I did. Every single purchase I made for the following year was well thought out and 100% intentional. I had no room for impulse purchases, the function of my wardrobe couldn’t afford it.
I bet you don’t like throwing your money away, do you?
We all deserve to hit our financial goals (and best wardrobes) and a great starting point is to become more intentional with what we spend our money on.
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LOOK 1
SWEATSHIRT | SIMILAR DENIM | BOOTS
HAT: I bought this hat randomly 3 years ago at Wal-Mart for $3, they still have it but you have to go in store.
SWEATSHIRT: I swiftly bought this sweatshirt after I saw it on Emily Ann Gemma a month ago. I live in sweats and wanted a neon sweatshirt so it was a purchase no brainer. I’d say it fits TTS but because it is an oversized fit you can size up or down depending on how you want it to hang.
DENIM: Out of all the bottoms I own I get the most questions about this pair. These were an excellent purchase I made 2 years ago from Madewell. I have numerous pairs of jeans from Madewell and highly recommend them, they’re absolutely worth the money. This specific style was only available that Summer but they are a slim boyfriend jean if you want to keep your eye out for future styles or want to look for them on Poshmark.
LOOK 2
This is a new knit set but I did not buy it to go with my UGG boots. I made sure it was Rule of 5 able though, okay I didn’t but I knew I’d wear TF out of it and while the high’s haven’t dropped below 89 I have worn it at least 5 times.
TOP: I’d say it fits TTS however, it is very cropped. I’m only 5’4″ and I pulled the top down as much as I can and my pants up as much as I could. lol If you want the top a little longer I recommend sizing up.
BOTTOMS: This is a jogger pant even if they look like leggings on me. Once again, order TTS, if you want them to fit like leggings size down. I’m in the process of losing weight so I ordered a size down (which is my normal TTS) so they’d fit as I lost weight.
LOOK 3
SIMILAR DRESS | BOOKBAG | BOOTS
STOP judging me!!! Both this hat and dress are new too *face palm* however, neither were purchased to pair with the boots and the dress was Rule of 5’d prior to purchasing.
HAT: I purchased this this season for $12 at H&M, I don’t tend to Rule of 5 seasonal accessories under $15. These are items I buy just to have fun and play with. I don’t go overboard and buy a ton, just a few pieces each season.
DRESS: This dress was something I’ve envisioned for years but I was unable to find one of good quality under $100. I saw this exact one last year but was $75 and that’s just wasn’t where I was at the time. Fast Forward to this July and I found this dress on clearance for $22 at Nordstrom Rack and it’s 100% Rule of 5-able
BOOKBAG: I got this bookbag 2 or 3 years ago from Madewell, it’s a good one. Durable and roomy, I recommend it that’s why I keep it in my arsenal.
LOOK 4
SWEATSHIRT | LEGGINGS | BOOTS
Let’s just say I just updated my Fall/Winter wardrobe because everything I’m wearing is new. Every piece I’m wearing here was planned and Rule of 5’d prior to purchasing.
SWEATSHIRT: Last winter I reached for sweatshirts and leggings a few days a week. My #1 tip and trick to wearing sweatshirts and leggings is to buy sweatshirts from the men’s department, sizing up is recommended too. I lived in a white hoodie or black hoodie last year and wanted to update my “collection” with a black crewneck sweatshirt.
LEGGINGS: Last season I started wearing leggings for the first time but only had Adidas leggings. I kept wanting to pair sweaters and sweatshirts with leather leggings but didn’t have any so they were at the top of my Fall list this year. The weather hasn’t even dropped under 90 degrees and I’m already wearing these weekly (inside) so 100% worth it.
LOOK 5
DRESS: Ahhhhh what The Rule of 5 is all about! This dress is 3-4 years old when the weather permits I wear it almost every week. It’s hands down one of my favorite and most worn purchases.
I love these looks!