After seasons of pregnancy, postpartum, and getting dressed in a rush between work, kids, and everything else, my closet started to feel a little… disconnected from who I am now.
Not bad — just not intentional.
So this year, as part of our 2026 Soft Reset, I decided to gently refresh my wardrobe in a way that feels realistic, calm, and supportive of real life. Not a full closet overhaul. Just small, thoughtful changes that make getting dressed feel easier and more like me again.
This is the approach I’m taking.
Declutter with kindness
Instead of pulling everything out and creating chaos, I went through my closet in small pockets — one drawer, one shelf, one category at a time. Anything that no longer fit, felt uncomfortable, or didn’t match my current season of life went into a donation pile.
The goal wasn’t to have less — it was to have more of what I actually reach for.
Define how you want to feel
Rather than chasing trends, I focused on how I want my clothes to make me feel: comfortable, polished, and quietly confident. I’m leaning into soft neutrals, easy layers, and pieces that move with me throughout the day — from work calls to playground trips.
When you know how you want to feel, choosing what to keep becomes much simpler.
Be honest about what you actually wear
One of the biggest shifts I made was simply being honest with myself. I don’t really wear bold patterns. I’m not flashy. I reach for the same soft, neutral pieces over and over — because that’s what feels most like me.
For a long time I kept things in my closet that I thought I should wear instead of what I actually loved. This year, I’m letting go of that. I’m choosing pieces that fit my real life and my personal style, not a version of myself I’m trying to be.
Sticking to a simple, cohesive theme has made getting dressed so much easier — and so much more enjoyable.
Choose a simple color palette
A soft, cohesive palette makes mixing and matching effortless. For me, that means warm neutrals, soft whites, camel, black, and a few muted seasonal tones.
This keeps my closet feeling calm — and it makes getting dressed faster, too.
Upgrade your everyday basics
Instead of constantly buying statement pieces, I’m investing in better versions of the things I wear most: tees, sweaters, cardigans, leggings, and easy trousers. When the basics are good, everything else feels elevated.
I’ve saved the everyday staples I’m loving into my Wardrobe Refresh Edit so they’re easy to find.
👉 You can browse them here.
Add a few intentional statement pieces
A great coat, a structured bag, a pair of shoes you love — these small additions bring personality into an otherwise simple wardrobe. You don’t need many. Just a few pieces that make your outfit feel finished.
Organize so you can see what you own
I hang my most-worn pieces at eye level and keep seasonal items together. When everything is visible, I stop buying duplicates and start using what I already have.
A calm closet really does create a calmer morning.
A softer way to get dressed
This isn’t about building a “perfect” wardrobe. It’s about creating one that works for the life you’re actually living right now.
The more aligned my clothes feel, the easier my mornings become — and that’s what this season is really about.
What’s one small thing you’re resetting this season?
Curated by JLS 
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