Starting my wardrobe afresh- what would you have?

Smartish, straight or slim leg trousers in black or dark grey. Linen tops. White, perhaps silver grey and or a soft pink. Always silver jewellery. A wrap or shift dress always looks good

I know some of it in theory! I was told that my colours are pink and grey and I agree with this. So, if you mainly stick to the colours that suit you, instead of random colours, that may be a start.

A good quality classic navy blazer is a good thing to have, goes with lots of things and will never date.

I have as you may have already read become addicted to Grace and Frankie on Netflix. Both actresses Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin both wear very different styles but both so elegant but relaxed and informal. JF wears tailored jeans/trousers with cable sweaters and a striped shirt or long cardigan (cashmere I suppose)- I'm going to try for this for my autumn wardrobe and LT wear hippyish but beautiful floaty things trousers and caftan tops or floaty frocks. I want both styles!!

New classic clothes that suit your shape, classic basic colours that suit your own natural colouring, could be cream rather than white.

I'd start with booking a personal shopper at a large store and see what they come up with.

Like Teetime I see things that I love, but know the style would look wrong on me. I sometimes try on an unlikely garment and get a surprise when it looks good!

Happy shopping!

My wardrobe colours are blues/lilacs/and pale greys all can be matched easily with my staple black/cream linen pants in summer with contrasting oversized scarfs,winter time again black pants/jeggings with oversized tops and always black leather boots.
holdthetonic Have a good look in your local Charity shops you will find some amazing bargains and the shops now colour co-ordinate their displays with matching accessories so you can see the finished outfit.

I think you are really brave. I hang onto to too much stuff. Having said that I have just put on 2 ancient things which are complementing each other, so may be a go to outfit another time as well

My capsule is black trousers and jeans. Boat neck, 3/4 sleeve black tops with lycra for a bit of fit. I have jackets (often black, but others in pale grey, green and a bluey pink) a black denim one I am addicted to, usually light wool though. And then accessories, bags, scarves and earrings (usually drop earrings) in every colour I can afford/like. Ballet flats in colours. I can pretty much go anywhere in the outfits I can put together from these. For evenings I have a couple of black shift dresses and a beaded black taffeta knee length skirt.Add the jackets,bags, earrings etc and it's amazing how many events are catered for. Keep it simple is my advice.
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J52 advises a personal shopper. I tried this recently but it was not very successful. I think I would have been better with a friend who is rather stylish but I didn't want to 'put on her'.
My most successful purchases have been when I was with my daughter who is brutally honest.

I prefer navy rather rather than black for trousers, etc, and it's more flattering. Lots of colours go with it, particularly softer colours and white. I love tunic dresses and leggings or jeans.

These sites have got lots of ideas.
loveyourclothes.org.uk/tips/capsule-wardrobe-fun?gclid=CjwKEAjwkui7BRCf64DNtfDupgoSJAA_0LOo69iwueWiQFHwUcdubtSauq4ADLcJi0-nhJ9NSBpYYBoC_Xnw_wcB

theeverygirl.com/how-to-create-a-capsule-wardrobe

bemorewithless.com/how-to-build-a-capsule-wardrobe/

I had my colours done in the 1990's and then updated from time to time. Now have a wardrobe full of things that go together and enjoy making up 'new' outfits from what I've got.

When DH is away on his walking holiday in August I am going to put a sheet on the bed, take everything out of the wardrobe and re-assess.

One very important thing is not to put back clothes that you have worn once and then left for a year. These always come out next time with stains from body sweat that was not visible before and if you need to wear reading glasses you may not notice.

I helps to decide what kind of style personality your have:

www.colourmebeautiful.co.uk/whats-your-style-personality

Good Luck enjoy yourself.

Oxfam online is a wonderful resource. Cheap enough to try things out...

I think...good,repeat good maybe NYDJ (brand) dark blue jeans blue or white shirt and good blazer(mine from Pure) good pair trousers,cashmere jumper belt loafers and good flat(?) shoes. Surprisingly these will take you anywhere and build from these. I like to think I am a with it Gran and they have never let me down.

Go for what makes you feel comfortable. I think we're lucky at the moment in that clothes are not age-specific, have plenty of give and are cheap!

I have loads of long vests, loads of leggings/jeggjngs, a few reasonable quality long cardies, a few jackets, a pair of long boots and a pair of brogues. I love bold jewellery, scarves and massive watches. If I buy a new item, it always "goes" with whatever I already have.

There's no need to buy much at all, really.

Agree with Emily-Get 'your colours' done first- it makes shopping so much easier.
I no longer possess anything black or white. It does make finding the right things a bit more difficult at first but when you get used to it, it is a doddle. I carry my colour swatch with me everywhere.
I am now naturally drawn to the creams, oranges, reds, browns & greens I can wear with ease & I have blues, purples etc too.I don't miss black a bit & it really does make your complexion look better. Try holding up something black & then something warm brown to your face & see if you look more drawn in one or the other.It really works.

Yes, I agree about getting your colours done. I had mine sorted in the 80s and I've never looked back. It means that everything in your wardrobe goes with everything else. I've had some lucky finds on EBay and there's a fab dress agency near here, so you can get Oskar, Ghost, Hobbs and so on at reasonable prices.
What a lovely project! Enjoy.

Hello Holdthetonic
Looking good in our 50's, 60's and beyond soft colours should be next to our face. Powder pink, soft violet, pale blue, sea green or turquoise.

Your personal preferences will determine what style and colour you like to wear. Hobbies and activities, outings all play a part.
Updating your look can take years off your image.

I have x3 colours that always come first = blue, lilac and grey. I will choose these x3 colours when we have a short break and take a blue bag, x2 scarfs and silver/blue colour jewellery.

Home, I have some pinks and beige colours.
My winter colour is navy. Def, not black
I wear cream/beige/grey as my neutral colours. Def. no white.
The colours I avoid/ do not suit well are royal blue, yellow, orange & Red.

Uncluttering your wardrobe is a good idea!
Stop impulsive buying!
Take every thing out of your wardrobe and first disregard all that does not fit, items with marks and items that have become dated. Colours that do not suit your skin tone.

Organise what is left to keep or toss.
Hang by colour on your rail.
For myself, I would not be able to let go of all my clothes due to financial limitations.

Go from the inside out, look at your underwear, get measured for a bra, wear one that holds you properly, new pretty knickers, foundation undergarment if you stick out in places you do not want to. Then dress for the body shape you are. Tee shirts are for workaday jobs only. Buy two or three knee length dresses these can be dressed up or down, with little coordinating shrugs if your arms are questionable. Couple of pairs of ballet flats to enhance the dresses and you have the start of the key. Have fun, make yourself up and smell gorgeous.

I have promised the DDs never to wear
Beige
Washed out pale blue
Washd out pale green
They say all three shriek ' old lady'
I agrea 're black near the face unless maybe in high summer if you have a tan or are naturally olive skinned
I rarely wear T shirts and prefer pretty summer tops with either jeans (N YDJ are great but Sainsburys Tu a good fit though the black ones fade fast)or Capri length trousers M and S do some that look a bit like poplin-slight sheen
In winter jeans and really good jumpers-cashmere preferably .
I haven't worn a dress or skirt for years except for weddings and funerals
Agree best shopping companion is a brutal daughter

I buy the majority of my clothes from Charity shops. That way I can have labels and better quality clothes than I could afford new ! I buy regularly and often the item isn't worn until I stumble across something that goes perfectly with it! I do have an awful lot of clothes but I take a lot to the Charity shop as well. I am often complimented on my attire which is nice!

Brupen, me too! Beautiful clothes from charity shops, would also recommend Seasalt, Braintree clothing, East and Lily and me which I buy in the sales. Some of you do sound a bit dull in your choice of clothes but I'm sure you look very elegant and sophisticated. I like quality but colourful quirky clothes for myself. Often get compliments which is always a surprise, especially when I wear my knee length fuschia pink suede boots or my ankle length black velvet coat with a bright scarf and fun brooch.

Gok was talking about this last week. He recommended a decent pair of jeans, a smart white shirt and a well cut jacket/blazer. From there you can move onto a dress for outings and a skirt and smart trousers. Colour really depends on your preference.

This year I have progressed from tunics/leggings/jeans to more
dresses/leggings. It has slightly updated but not drasticly changed my image to now wear a dress with leggings and flats/pumps. I've also found that the shoes don't have to be dainty, I can wear leggings and pale blue -sh/grey-ish suede brogues with a knee length shift dress. Even Sketchers if the dress is suitably casual.

Today I visited the M & S Outlet and they by chance had a massive sale ongoing, all of the clearance dresses, jeans, trousers, jumpers were £7, tops were £5.
I bought:
1 Burgundy Indigo stretch jeans which will be turned up to the ankle.
2 Black Autograph high waist ankle grazers.
3 Navy cord stretch jeggings (I already have them in black, brown and burgundy).
4 Knee length shift dress with short sleeves and green,black, white stripe - to wear with black leggings.
5 Bottle green print dress, scoop neck and 3/4 sleeves, for leggings.
6 Mid blue/cream stripe long jumper cotton/silk mix fpr jeans or leggings.

I have veins and never ever put my legs on show. Leggings have let me wear knee length dresses for the first time in many years.

Full label prices totalled just under £200, I paid £42.

I should add that I will now pull out some black trousers and jeans and tunics and sell on eBay which will offset some of what I spent