A woman wears white Bermuda shorts with a comfortable t-shirt.

Building a Wardrobe from Scratch: The Complete Guide

Many of us accumulate our wardrobes over several years without truly thinking about what works for us, what fits our style, what’s outdated, and what doesn’t serve a purpose anymore. We buy and shop and hoard clothes that may or may not be flattering, in style, or are poor quality and thus, bad investments.

However, if you’re looking to change that approach and build a wardrobe that is functional, reflective of your personal style, and can be treated as an investment, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some great tips to remember when you want to buy unique modest clothing in Utah to revamp your wardrobe:

Think about the kind of wardrobe that you need

It’s important to think about what you want and need for your wardrobe and what that will mean for your lifestyle. Are you a more outdoorsy type of person needing functional clothing like bike shorts, Bermuda shorts, and t-shirts? Do you prefer to wear more comfortable tops and t-shirts in your everyday routine? Do you have more feminine dressing preferences and wear a lot of dresses? It’s important to evaluate your expectations and needs before making any change.

A model wears a floral printed wrap dress.

List all the staples that you use and require

Once you’ve identified the kind of wardrobe you need, you should list all the staples you would need to build that. Beyond simple items like tank tops, bike shorts, and basic colored t-shirts, you should also consider other must-have items such as dresses, skirts, and tops. We have an exclusive range of modest tops and skirts for women, as well as various other clothing items that you can use as basic building blocks for your wardrobe. Take a look at some must-haves like graphic tees and biker shorts on our website today.

Identify and narrow down the style and colors you like

Apart from thinking about the type of clothes you need and making a list of things you want in terms of style and function, you should also identify and narrow down particular styles and colors you want. Everyone has style preferences for colors, prints, and patterns that draw them in, so you should be more conscious of this for yourself too. This will help you avoid purchasing things that don’t align with your taste and focus more on the things that do. For instance, why spend money on floral designs if you prefer geometric patterns? Or, if you’re somebody who likes solid colors, why buy prints and patterns you’re never going to wear? Intentional shopping saves you time and money and makes sure you like what you own.

A model wears a cotton skirt and a pair of sneakers.

Choose quality over quantity for your new wardrobe

Speaking of intentional shopping, it’s time to shift your motto from quantity to quality. You don’t need six new dresses for your summer wardrobe or eight new tops for your next trip; you only really need a few clothing items that will give you value for money. Quality clothing items are a gamechanger for anyone because you know you’ll get far more use out of them than subpar materials. Instead of hoarding dozens of blouses you don’t wear or need to throw out after a couple of uses, stick to high-quality yet affordable modest clothing in Utah when you shop through our online store.

Shop for your size and current needs and wants  

This is a bitter pill that many of us struggle with, but it’s important to say it: when trying to build a new wardrobe that is functional, purposeful, intentional, and reflective of you, get things for your present self. Don’t shop for the size you used to be or the size you aim to be, but rather, the size you currently are and the lifestyle you currently lead. It’s a tough pill to swallow for many of us who use clothes as motivators, but it’s not a practical or beneficial approach at all when revamping your wardrobe.

A woman in a ribbed t-shirt posing sideways.

Make sure to keep variety in your wardrobe

Lastly, remember that being intentional or redoing your wardrobe doesn’t mean it has to be boring or you have to say goodbye to the things you like and enjoy wearing. Keep variety and make sure that you have a little bit of everything from skirts to blouses to dresses and tees, so you’re not missing out on anything you love and enjoy wearing!

Buy modest clothing through our shop in Utah, which has some of the most versatile products and designs available. We’re bringing you options for unique and fashionable modest clothing in Utah, including amazing dresses, casual and dressier tops and blouses, various kinds of skirts, and much more. Check out our new arrivals to know more about our products!

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Jenny Joggers in Charcoal.

I absolutely loves these. The fabric is lightweight so perfect for joggers in a hot climate. The fit is really nice also. Dressier that regular sweats. Definely recommend these.

Love the look

Just as described and comfy. Run over-sized.

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Distressed Shortalls in Denim
Natalie Bobik
So cute!

These are so cute I can’t keep them out of my daughter’s closet! She keeps stealing them from me and thinks she’s taking them back to college :)!!

Puff Sleeve top

Love the top…. don’t iron the sleeves 🤦🏼‍♀️ custom service is top notch and helped me replace what I ruined 😊

Cute and Comfy

So cute and comfortable. Lots of compliments.

Buy the shirt

Love this shirt!!!! Sizing is tts, fabric is soft and comfortable. The actual design is kinda stiff but I’m sure it will soften over time with washes.

Distressed shortalls

Great quality and customer service is fantastic. I have purchased several items and will continue to. 😊

Good quality! My new go to pants

I ordered 2 pairs of pants and I love them so much! The pants are so cute and comfy. They came quick. Jen is always awesome if there is ever a problem.

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Distressed Shortalls in Denim
Tracie Geurts
Love it

Love these short overalls so soft and fits perfect and so great for summer.

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Serena Dress in Purple
Colleen Fallon
Love the dresses!

Got three new dresses and love them all! I fell pretty and comfortable in them!

Loved the tee and joggers! Had to send back and get a smaller size in jogger so size down in them. Great service and fast delivery!

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Hannah in 2 Colors
Kristin Wise
I love them!

They are cute and comfy and add the right amount of “dressy” to any outfit.

AMAZING!!!!!

LOVE this super soft sweatshirt. The color is bright and pops!

Love the dress saving it to wear for Easter Sunday

Eden Dress in Cream Floral

Love it

The Eden dress is so feminine and beautiful. Love this dress.

So cute!

This dress is so cute! It is one of my favorite dresses! I love the color and fit!! I almost want to buy the other color:)

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Heart Sleeved Sweater in Red
Melanie Fullmer
Heart sleeve sweater♥️🤍♥️

Love this sweater! Heart sleeves and warm and a nice length (especially if you like to tuck in your shirts). And, perfect for Valentine’s Day, of course!♥️

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Heart Sleeved Sweater in Red
Jayson Hansen

Love it!

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Smiley Trucker Hats
Mary Palmer
Green Smiley

The hat is super cute! It’s just too bulky or thick on the mesh sides, where it’s sewn, on the hat for me to wear.

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CLEARANCE FINAL SALE TEXTURED SET in Navy
Alejandra Klc
Love!

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Eleanor Square Neck Floral Dress
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Black Textured Loose Fit T Shirt and Drawstring Pants Set
Cathy Hernandez

I have not received yet. Please advise.

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Light Grey Textured Long Sleeve Loose Fit Top Loungeset (2 Week Delivery)
Nina Hernandez

i have not received the items..

Perfect little Black Dress

Love this dress! So comfortable and flattering. I ordered a Medium and it fits true to size. I wore it with a vest and boots and got several compliments. It’s a great staple piece.