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written by Charity Mainville l photo cluise . com
Shopping in the last few years has become easier and a lot more convenient . You can view all the latest trends from your favorite store on your phone and now , smartwatch . Like what you see ? Tap a heart or thumbs up to save your top picks to your “ need to buy ” list . As time goes on , more apps are released not to just make shopping easier , but your whole fashion world . Organize your closet by taking a pic , put together an outfit for each day of the week on your calendar , and know what looks best on you through own virtual personal stylist .
UNCLUTTER YOUR CLOSET
Cluise is your personal stylist that “ gets to know ” your style as you upload more and more items . Start by taking photos of your clothes hanging in your closet and Cluise will automatically sort them by clothing type . Your stylist then plans your # OOTD by combining your clothes into stylish outfits , based on weather and your preferences . She learns more about your style with your “ likes ” or “ dislikes ” and other actions in the app all done with a fancy algorithm . She will even take you shopping and provide suggestions . Not sure how they will look ? Well you can simply “ try them on ” and combine the items with your favorite pair of jeans . apple and android l cluise . com
WASH AND NEVER REPEAT
If you are one of those people who can never wear the same outfit twice than this app is for you . Upload your wardrobe and VeeV , Your Style App , will manage it from head to toe . Its visual recognition will remember when you wore it last and who you were with . Simply take a picture of any outfit , search through your wardrobe for matches to avoid repeating the same thing . If you no longer want an outfit you wore prior , than make sure to take advantage of VeeV ’ s “ sell ” & “ donate ” features . apple and android l vimsel . com
PACKED FULL
Download Stylebook for a glorious treasure of organizing , shopping , travel packing , decision wearing , color coordinating , size checking , and list goes on and on . Seahawks are playing and you want to sport your best blue and green ? See an outfit in a magazine or online you love ? Can ’ t decide what to wear ? Need to pack for an upcoming trip ? Stylebook will help you with it all . It even provides “ closet stats ” by letting you know how many items you have , how many times you ’ ve worn them , the value of your wardrobe , and what you never wear so you can either sell or donate it . apple l stylebookapp . com
LET IT GO
As most apps have some kind of way of selling , trading or donating your clothes , an app dedicated to it ensures a larger community to do commerce with . Vinted is an online shopping version of a used clothing or consignment store and does all of the above . Post photos and a description of the item and choose your own price . When the product sells , you receive the cash immediately to transfer to your bank account . You can also buy , of course , and create feeds with filtered criteria such as sizes and brands that will notify you about current deals . apple and android l vinted . com / app
CHECK YOUR WARDROBE
As most apps provide a shopping component to add to your wardrobe , most of the options are major labeled brands and stores where a lot of people shop . It can be extremely frustrating to show up at an event with another person wearing the exact same outfit . One way to avoid is to add items straight from emerging or established fashion designers . Fashwire allows these designers to post current and future designs and get real-time feedback from users . The more you interactive with the designers and “ check-in ” daily , you will receive rewards and the chance to get a sneak peek at the products before others . So not only do you get to shop , but you get to be a fashion critic as well who will be heard and values . apple l fashwire . com
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