Adding pieces to your wardrobe should be done mindfully and with a lot of thought, so that you don’t end up with a closet bursting at the seams yet you have “nothing to wear.” The next time you are thinking about investing in a new item, answer these 15 questions honestly and determine if it’s truly right for you.

Need

Do I really, truly, honestly need it?

Do I already have something similar?

Use

Do I have something to wear it with?

Do I have multiple things I can wear this with?

Would I really wear it?

Why do I want this? (Is it because someone else owns it?)

Love

Am I in love with it?

Does it look good on me?

Quality

Did I read the label?

Is it made of good-quality fabric?

Is it well structured, does the stitching seem firm?

Will I have to toss it after one wash?

Price and Value

Can I afford it?

Will I regret it?

Is it a good value for the price or is it just cheap?

The rest is up to you! An answer should always be a firm yes or no; do not buy it “just because it’s cute”!

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