1. The process is time-consuming in the beginning but cuts down on the daily anguish of what to wear.
  2. When you dislike an outfit suggestion, that look is then added to your dislike pile, never to be seen again, so be careful how hasty you are.
  3. Having your wardrobe inventory at your fingertips will help you avoid repeat purchases and ensure the item you're coveting in the store will work with what you have.
  4. Take time to photograph your clothes well. Display them on a well-lit, homogenous background. While some apps have a feature that removes clutter from the background, it rarely looks good.
  5. Instead of taking your own pictures, grab screenshots from retailers' websites. The photos are brighter and clearer and usually have white backgrounds.
  6. While you can visit friends' and other users' virtual closets and create outfits for one another, there is little activity. Stick to Instagram and Pinterest.
  7. Beware. If you don't have some semblance of fashion sense to start with and you rely on the app 100 percent, you could end up looking like a child dressed you.
  8. If virtual help isn't helping, consider hiring a professional stylist. Stylists at À La Mode Wardrobe Consulting will overhaul your wardrobe for $500-$700.