Raise your hand if you’ve been guilty of overbuying clothes. Because same.

Second-screening each night was a little too common for me. Silly show on TV while I’m deep into page seven of fur-trimmed coats on The RealReal. A coat I absolutely do not need when Austin is over 90°F (32°C) for six months of the year.

With our walk-in closet bursting at the seams, I finally admitted that my relationship with shopping—even just browsing—needed a serious overhaul. I needed time to get reacquainted with my wardrobe and see its full potential. There had to be a way to digitize your wardrobe.

Why I Decided to Try a Digitial Wardrobe

The solution?

A very Virgo approach: digitize my entire closet to truly understand what I own, play around with combinations, and document what I wear to spot trends and opportunities. I used Indyx, a free wardrobe-tracking app that’s also women-founded and funded.

I opted for the paid version, which lets you add a selfie of your outfit to a calendar view (free subscribers only see a flatlay) and gives you analytics on closet content, usage, and cost.

The App I Used: Indyx Review

To digitize my wardrobe, I used Indyx and for 75 days I tracked everything I wore as part of the 75 Hard Style Challenge. A digital wardrobe helped me:

• Visualize my wardrobe
• Plan outfits more intentionally
• Spot styling opportunities I would’ve missed

Whether you’re trying to stop impulse shopping or just want to make better use of what you already own, a wardrobe tracking app like Indyx can really help.

What I Learned Using a Digital Wardrobe

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1. I felt a sense of abundance and opportunity

The “I have nothing to wear” trope is one we’ve all likely experienced.

But seeing my wardrobe visualized meant I could easily spot outfit combos I never would’ve considered. I didn’t have to rack my brain wondering if the perfect shoe was stuffed in a box at the back of my closet. I could just look — and often added multiple shoe options to a flatlay in Indyx as a reminder to try both.

If I saw someone wearing a cool outfit, I’d recreate a version in the app. Or I’d screenshot a look online and add it to one of my many moodboards like Colorado Ski Trip, Maritime Summer, or Office Outfit Inspo.

Sure, there were days I threw on track pants, but not once did I feel like I had “nothing” to wear. I finally had a way to use all the inspiration I used to lose to my screenshots folder. And realizing I had over 300 items in my closet? A great reminder that I don’t need more.

2. I’m more creative than I thought—and you are too!

I didn’t repeat a single outfit for 75 days. Yup, you read that right. A different outfit every day—and it was so much easier than I expected.

Before, the mental energy that would’ve required seemed outlandish. I just didn’t try, and defaulted to repeating outfits.

There’s nothing wrong with outfit repeating—I actually encourage it as a way to refine personal style. But I was doing it out of laziness, not intention.

Now, I spend less time searching my closet and more time creating.

By digitizing my wardrobe and tracking my outfits daily, two things happened:

The gamification kept me going. Once I started, I didn’t want to stop. I started to see patterns and “formulas” for looks I loved. Then I’d recreate them with different items. A winning formula for me? Blazer + wide-leg jeans + cat-eye sunglasses.

I started seeking out new styling opportunities. Like those beige cotton-linen pants I’d only worn once—how could I style them in a way that felt like me? Working within the limits of what I already owned sparked creativity. One favorite? A tonal look for the ATX Open tennis tournament built around those very pants. Chef’s kiss.

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3. My shopping triggers dissipated

My biggest trigger? Boredom.

When the urge to shop hit, I’d build new outfits in the app using what I already owned. Last year, I averaged 4.5 purchases per month. Over these 75 days? Just three items—all on my wishlist and all secondhand. That’s a 75% reduction so my overly stuffed closet is thanking me.

How to Digitize Your Wardrobe

1. Choose your app: I used Indyx, but there are other wardrobe tracking apps out there. Pick one that fits your style and needs.
2. Upload your closet: Start with current faves or seasonal pieces. You don’t need to do it all in one go.
3. Track what you wear: Make it a daily habit. You can use flatlays or selfies to track.
4. Review the data: After a few weeks, check in. What are you wearing most? Least? What items surprise you?
5. Get creative: Challenge yourself to style something differently or recreate a saved outfit from your inspo folder.

Final Thoughts: Will You Use a Digital Wardrobe?

Still on the fence? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

There’s no one “right” way to use a digital wardrobe. Maybe you’ll geek out on the usage and combination stats (Indyx does a year-end closet “Wrapped,” à la Spotify!). Maybe it’ll be your creative playground for outfit planning and moodboarding. Or maybe you’ll find a completely different use for it that fits your life.

For me, the limitations—only using what I already owned—unlocked some of my best creative moments. So if you catch me second-screening now, I’m probably just planning next week’s outfits.

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