Fashion Apps I can’t live without!

So, you’ve been getting into fashion lately and you’re really trying to elevate your outfits and give your wardrobe a glow-up before the summer. Pinterest can be repetitive, and eBay doesn’t always quite have what you’re looking for. We all know and love Depop, and it’s a fantastic platform– but sometimes you want something new,  something more than the popular apps can offer. I’ve taken a deep dive into what I believe are three essential apps you need to improve your style.

The first app I want to highlight is Indyx. Indyx is a platform where you can view, organize, and rearrange your closet. I’ve written before about reorganizing your clothes when you find yourself in a fashion rut, and Indyx takes all of the labor out of the process. After taking pictures of your wardrobe, you’re free to organize your digital closet however you wish. Plan and track what you wear on a calendar, create capsule wardrobes of things you have, and even wishlists of pieces you don’t have (Yet!). With everything neatly laid out on your phone, tracking what you do and don’t wear as much makes developing your own personal style easier than ever. Plus, it also curbs impulse shopping– you know what you have, what you actually wear, and what you might want to look for next. By having everything you wear in one place, testing out new outfits is much less of a time commitment. It’s also a social platform, you’re able to view other users’ closets for inspiration and even organize meetings with professional stylists one-on-one if you’re in dire need of a fresh point of view. Indyx gives you the platform necessary to refresh your own fashion point of view or get the help of an expert.

Indyx App

Another great tool is OpenWardrobe. Where Indyx is more personal about organization and outfit planning, OpenWardrobe is more social. Like Indyx, OpenWardrobe also has you take pictures of your wardrobe, but features sharing your closets with others as a key part of the app. A draw for the app is the inclusion of LolaAI, an in-app companion that analyzes your wardrobe and can plan outfits for you, highlight trends and styles you gravitate towards, and give advice on how to further sharpen your outfits with things you already own. If there’s something you find you just aren’t wearing, there’s an entire tab just for clothing resale a la Depop. Making finding and letting go of pre-loved pieces is easier and more integrated than ever. Repair services are also offered, you choose your article of clothing, detail what’s damaged, and their partners will take care of the rest. My personal favorite feature is the color analysis. Finding new ways to integrate color into your closet is never as easy as you’d like it to be. Fortunately, OpenWardrobe analyzes your closet and helps you discover shades that highlight your features, giving you personalized color palettes to follow and offering advice on creative ways to wear pieces together you might not think to otherwise.

OpenWardrobe App

The final app I recommend is Lucky Sweater. Sometimes, buying and selling can be overwhelming, and Lucky Sweater is the perfect compromise. Lucky Sweater is a platform that allows users to swap and trade clothes rather than sell them. You’re given a list of communities to search under, whether that’s sustainably-minded slow fashion or hand-made goods, there’s a community for everyone’s personal style. Swapping clothes is personally preferable at times to strict buying and selling, it allows me to declutter my own closet while at the same time adding a new, yet pre-loved piece to my wardrobe. The entire app has a strong focus on sustainability, which I personally find fulfilling, and other than shipping costs, when you match with someone to trade clothes with, it’s entirely free.

Lucky Sweater App

Editor: Isabel Lee