Tanti, lots of items in the wardrobe. And still have itThe impression of having nothing to wear. A dilemma that afflicts fashionistas, always ready to spend when it comes to shopping, but with few ideas on how to make the most of the pieces you already own. A difficult problem to solve, even if today there are precious allies who promise to simplify the lives of incurable shopaholics: the wardrobe app.
With the winter sales just starting, the need to orient purchases so as not to end up with piles of unused pieces is even more urgent. And with a view to more sustainable fashion, which aims to buy less and dress betterthe so-called wardrobe app they offer a simple, intuitive, even fun solution.
Wardrobe apps, what are they
Who was left with Cher’s ingenious method in Girls in Beverly Hills – Clueless (1995) today he can breathe a sigh of relief. The 2024 wardrobe apps were created with this specific purpose: to find the right inspiration and review your must-haves, dividing the different pieces and creating combinations and outfits with the aim not only of dressing well, but also of saving for the next time. shopping session. Furthermore, they allow you to plan not only the look, but also potential purchases. But what do they consist of? And how do they work?
Wardrobe apps: how they work
First of all, they are all of them downloadable and accessible on your smartphone – bulky desktop PC, goodbye. Secondly, they allow you to digitally organize your clothes by uploading photos of the items. And to organize them into subsets and combine them with each other, so as to create the perfect outfit without messing up your wardrobe, thanks to artificial intelligence. Most of them also offer some additional services data analysis: wishlist, prices, purchase and last use dates. And they connect their closet with other style inspiration online, like suggestions on new articles to match, resale sites second hand, consultancy from styling personalized.
Wardrobe apps earn depending on the different business model: most are free, and is supported by affiliations with external sites and targeted purchasing and/or advertising recommendations. In some cases, users can access all of the application’s self-service features for free, and choose whether to add some extra paid serviceslike live styling.
Cataloging, the first step
The first step is always the same: as in a digital library, catalog the wardrobe you already have. After downloading the app, you need to upload images of the pieces and enter details regarding brand, size, category. Someone they remove the background creating e-commerce-proof still lives, or going back to the main info automatically.
The 5 wardrobe apps 2024 to know
Once this is completed first phase common, each wardrobe app has different characteristics. Here they are 5 on the crest of the wave to choose from in 2024 the next, definitive style ally.
YouAddict
Starting from Italy, the latest wardrobe app available for iOS and Android is YouAddict. Created by Anna Filazzola in 2021, allows you to digitize your wardrobe and create new outfits easily and free of charge. Available to users, the wishlist service to organize online shopping: just go to the chosen site, select the product and save the “wish”, or share it with the app once downloaded onto your smartphone.
The intuitive outfit function allows you to create combinations by combining images of the products in your wish list and those already present in your virtual wardrobe.
Indyx
Created by a pool of women only, Indyx is the app that catalogs your wardrobe with the most elegant interface. First of all, it allows automatic background removal, so you have all the clean pieces at hand. Downloadable for free, available on both iOS and Android, it is among the most complete because it combines the digital cataloging with other services, such as personalized styling of a consultant (for a fee) and the resale integrated: just go to sites like Vinted and Depop and import the info directly from the app. Still among the additional functions, The Feedwhich offers a consultation with a dedicated personal stylist for £15 a month, and The Lookbookwith 10 new outfits created starting from your own wardrobe uploaded to the app.
Whering
A wardrobe app that is also a window onto a community. There are already 2 million Wherers – or users – of Whering. Directly from England, the application allows you to add clothes from its large database, as well as from other sites. The function Dress me It suggests, thanks to artificial intelligence, the pieces that might be of interest to the user to expand their wardrobe. Outfit creation is free and unlimited on iOS And Android, and can be programmed in an ad hoc calendar (a useful function before a trip, for example). Whering encourages users to shop on its “marketplace” of partner sites (including Vestiaire Collective) but does not offer resale options or styling consultations.
Pureple
The outfit planner offers the ability to add items directly from the web, edit them, and supports multiple devices, built-in iCloud/iTunes backup and restore. Available for free on iOS and Android, it also suggests new purchases based on your personal style. A feature that differentiates it from other apps: the possibility of opening the wardrobe to othersso you can ask for outfit suggestions. The Pro version at $9.99 per month allows you to use Pureple on multiple devices, in addition to wardrobe backup also on the cloud (and avoid annoying pop-up ads).
My Wardrobe
All clothes sorted is the claim of the wardrobe app based on the use of categories and subcategories. Once you add the clothes with their photos, you can classify them according to their typology (over 30 available), write notes for each piece, group clothes into subsets And plan the lookswhich with one click can easily be shared on social networks.
Among the available services, it is possible to check how many times a specific item has been used, so as not to repeat the outfit every few days. Warning: it’s free but only works on Android – and does not allow the creation of extra wishlists that link to other sites.
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