Is it just me or is shopping for workwear tiring, expensive, and downright defeating?
Okay, I know it’s not just me, because fellow entrepreneurs have agreed that keeping a current, age-appropriate, and quality wardrobe for both the day-to-day at work and social functions is the worst part of the job. I’m about to share my best advice for leveling up your fall workwear: Armoire.
Here are 4 reasons why this work wardrobe hack is saving me this fall:
1. It keeps my wardrobe current & quality
As I juggle the needs of my family and my business, there’s little time left to peruse and ponder a seasonal work wardrobe restock. Armoire has thought this through, and they have a system. I started out by taking a 5-minute quiz to share what styles, colors, and fits I prefer. From there, Armoire narrowed down a catalog of clothes catered to my tastes. I selected items from my personalized closet and within a week I was trying them on at home.
The way these quality clothes look, feel, and wear is unmatched, and some even arrived new with the tags still on. Seeing the retail value of these clothes and considering how much I’m saving by renting them feels like the ultimate hack—not to mention how chic and professional they make me look.
2. It’s a fraction of the cost of buying new
There are multiple plan options to choose from, depending on how many pieces you want at a time.
The 4-item plan costs $89 per month, and you swap your items every 30 days. Ahem, $89 is about the cost of one Boden cardigan, and that doesn’t include shipping or the issue of where and how to store it during the summer.
The 7-item plan costs $99 for the first month then $129/month after. The Unlimited plan costs $149 for the first month then $249/month after, and lets you rent 6 items at a time with unlimited swaps.
Every subscription tier comes with a free styling service that personalizes your Armoire closet based on your style and needs. Not only that, Armoire ships for free and cleans the clothes for free. The time and energy that saves me is significant, especially considering that’s time and energy I can invest in my business instead.
3. It keeps my space clutter-free
Something I hardly have enough of as a mom and entrepreneur is space, and I didn’t realize how much I would appreciate sending my Armoire clothes back after a month of wear until I tried it. Off-season clothing storage has always been a chore for me, partially because my tastes have usually evolved by the time I dig it back up the next year. That’s an expensive inconvenience.
When I was honest with myself about how many unworn clothes were cluttering my closet was when things changed for me. During my first month of Armoire I did a big closet cleanout. Finally, my hangers don’t touch and choosing what to wear before work is so much more pleasant.
4. It’s way better for the environment
For years I was tempted by fast fashion and impulse purchased many pieces at impressive prices. But I no longer feel those quick trends are age-appropriate for me in my 40s, nor am I comfortable with the stark realities of that industry on the environment or the supply chain. I’m so glad to have found a way to step outside of the grim side of fashion and into a system that’s more sustainable, a better value, and better quality.
It took nearly no convincing for me to try Armoire, and I LOVE it
When I came across Armoire I knew immediately it would be the right route for me…there are SO many choices for current but work-appropriate clothing for fall, and at a fraction of the price of actually buying them. The process saves me a ton of time in my week and space in my home. I feel good in the clothes that have been chosen for me, and with that confidence I’m able to bring my best self to work this season.
