Fashion tips and tricks: Here's how to create your own digital outfit catalogue, a step-by-step guide

A digital outfit catalogue is a tool for a person who wants to streamline their wardrobe and make getting dressed easier (Image: Canva)

Tired of getting lost in a sea of clothes? Sometimes you want to be able to seek and find that one piece of clothing that seems to have got lost in your cupboard. Go a step further and basically see your entire wardrobe in a single glance?

A digital outfit catalogue might just help you. Imagine having all your clothes organised in one place. This can also help you make and create the perfect look for any occasion. You will no longer have to dig in through your drawers or closets for hours. With a digital catalogue, you can visualise your options, plan outfits in advance, and even spot style gaps in your collection.

Step 1: Choose your platform

• Dedicated apps: There are a variety of apps like Stylebook, Clothify, or Smart Closet. These have features like outfit planning, virtual styling, and wardrobe tracking.

• Cloud storage: Use Google Drive or Dropbox to store images of your clothes. Create folders for different categories (e.g., tops, pants, jeans, coats) to stay organised.

• Note-taking apps: You can also use apps like Evernote or OneNote to create digital lookbooks. Add descriptions, tags, and even outfit inspiration.

• High-quality photos: Take well-lit photos of each piece of clothing. Make sure the whole garment is visible, including details like patterns and textures.

• Full-body shots: For outfits, take full-body photos to see how different pieces (blouses and trousers or skirts) work together.

• Tagging and labelling: Add appropriate labels to your photos, such as colour, fabric, season, and occasion. This will make it easier to search for things.

• Categorisation: Group clothes into types like tops, dresses, outerwear, and accessories.

• Subcategories: Create subcategories like t-shirts, blouses, jeans, and skirts.

• Tags: Use labels to add more information, like colour, pattern, fabric, or brand.

• Outfit inspiration: Add images of clothe combos you love to your catalogue.

• Virtual styling: Some apps let you virtually try clothes and see how different things look together.

• Wardrobe Analysis: Analyse your wardrobe, identify items that are rarely worn. See if you can use them differently or discard them.

• Regular updates: Add new items and remove old ones as needed.

• Review and reorganise: Review your catalogue regularly to ensure it remains sorted and up-to-date.

• Backups: Create backups of your catalogue to prevent data loss.