One way to coordinate the elements in your wardrobe is to focus on selecting pieces that are made from specific types of fabrics or materials. This continuity of fabrics and materials will enable you to create a signature look, as well as help you to add specific textural elements to your wardrobe. Three popular fabrics to focus on include leather, cotton and silk.

Silk Clothing Options
Silk is a focus fabric. It is flowing, comfortable and it looks luxurious. It also holds rich colors and compliments intricate prints and patterns. However, it is also very difficult to clean and to maintain. It requires special care and maintenance and it tends to be a more expensive material.

If you are interested in adding silk pieces to your wardrobe and if you don't have a large budget to work with then consider adding accent silk pieces such as colorful silk scarves to your wardrobe. These accent pieces will dress up your outfits and give them a punch of sophisticated color.

Leather Clothing Options
Leather is another popular material for clothing and accessories. It can be used for shoes, belts, pants, vests, shirts and jackets. Leather also comes in a variety of finishes including suede, patent leather and weathered leather. Each finish has a unique look and texture. The finish that you select will dictate the look that you will be able to create. For example, if you are interested in creating a sophisticated look then you will want to stick with patent, suede and matte finishes.

Cotton Clothing Options
Cotton is one of the most versatile fibers for fabrics. It is comfortable and it can produce a variety of fabric types. Cotton is also a natural fabric so it is good for the environment and comfortable to wear. However, cotton has its own issues. It has a tendency to fade, it can be stretched out of shape and it has a tendency to shrink. When selecting cotton clothing for your wardrobe you will want to make sure that you take these things into consideration. You will also want to either buy in a larger size or select items that are pre-shrunk.

Depending on where you live, you may be subject to everything from gale force blizzards to sweltering summer heat throughout the year. Those who live in more temperate climates may have it a little easier, but even Floridians need to have some "winter" clothes for the rare chilly evening or northern vacation. In essence, many of us have three or four separate wardrobes, one for each season.

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to streamline your wardrobe so that most of what you own can be worn in any season. Granted, your snow boots will still sit idle in your closet in July, but by choosing clothing that can be layered and mixed and matched, you'll get a lot more mileage out of your "seasonal" duds - and look fabulous doing it!

For instance, take your basic camisole style tank top. This is a must for your summer wardrobe, but why let it languish in a drawer in the winter? Instead, pair it with an open weave sweater or chunky cardigan. You'll be plenty warm and get some use out of your summer clothes as well. Pairing the same neutral sweater with a variety of colored tanks allows you to create a whole new look for the price of a tank top, which is likely to be much less expensive than buying a whole new sweater!

Repurposing some of your winter clothes for summer can save you some cash as well. Instead of buying a winter coat plus a windbreaker or light jacket for fall and spring, choose a coat that has a zip-out lining or vest - two coats for the price of one! Even your winter hat can be a fashion item in the off-season: go for a felt bowler (in a fun color) instead of a stocking cap, and you can wear it almost year round.

Bathing suits and mittens may always be seasonal, but most of your wardrobe doesn't have to be. Wearing clothes in the "wrong" season has another fashion-forward benefit too - you'll never end up wearing the same outfit as someone else!