The new year is a good time to update your wardrobe, and it doesn’t have to consume a lot of time and money. If you’re smart about it, some key changes can have a big impact. Generally, you want a more sophisticated and contemporary wardrobe for the new year. It will keep you looking and feeling great each day, and in turn you’ll feel energized and motivated through the coming months. Here are a few fashion tips on visiting your local women’s clothing stores and updating your wardrobe this new year.

1. It’s always a good idea to invest in quality pieces if you can afford to. Especially the items in your wardrobe that are on constant rotation, it’s best if they are built to last and well made. It may cost a little more upfront, but it’s worth it because you’ll be able to use them for a long time. Check your local women’s clothing stores for quality pieces that you can use often or with different outfits.

2. Layering can be tricky, but if you do it right, it’s a very effective way to breathe new life into your wardrobe. You can dress down your party clothes or dress up your casual pieces. In the fall, summer dresses can be paired with leggings, boots, and a sweater, and so on.

3. Plan your outfits and have a few fail-safe combinations. This will save you when a fashion crisis hits and you don’t know what to wear. Visit the women’s clothing stores in your area and see what pieces they have that look good on you and can also fit in with your outfit combinations.

Your wardrobe is something that you have to deal with every day, so this new year, face the challenge to reassess it and make it work for you as best as possible. Shopping for clothes purposefully may seem daunting, but don’t fret. Not only will you avoid those frustrating “I have nothing to wear” moments, but you’ll actually look and feel good with each outfit.