- Very few people can pull off wearing spots and stripes.
- Remember that traditional styles are always a winner with any outfit you choose.
- Never buy in a size too small, hoping that you’ll fit into it down the line. You’ll end up suffering on every level.
- The confidence that you gain from piecing together a style that works just for you will always shine through!
There’s always that person who enters a room and turns every attention in her direction. It’s usually a combination of the items she’s wearing and her demeanor. How many times have you seen that person in the eyes and hoped you could be her?
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1. Never mix prints
Very few people can pull off wearing spots and stripes.
Tell yourself that you don’t want to be that person.
Instead, stick to one print and wear it boldly on the portion of your body that you want to be emphasized.
Fashionistas say that everything else on your body should be more subdued for the printed piece to create an even greater effect.
Think of a bright, polka-dot top with dark denim trousers.
2. Keep Evening Wear … for the Evenings
You may think it’s fashionable and brave to wear a shirt dripping with rhinestones or a sequined skirt while out and about on your regular errands, or to the office.
We’re here to tell you that it’s not. In most cases, it appears gaudy and cheap.
Bring out the bling once the sun goes down, and even then, do it in moderation.
3. Accessorize… but not too much!
You may add a lot of flair to everyday clothing by dressing it up with accessories such as handbags, jewelry, or watches.
But you need to know the limit. If you tend to make a beeline for big jewelry, you need to minimize other pieces so that you don’t look like you’re trying too hard.
Remember that traditional styles are always a winner with any outfit you choose.
4. Your Clothes Should Fit
Take some time to identify manufacturers whose garments make you look AND feel good.
Never buy in a size too small, hoping that you’ll fit into it down the line. You’ll end up suffering on every level.
On the other hand, don’t buy clothes that are ultra-baggy since they’ll merely make you look bigger than you are.
Don’t underestimate the magic that a good tailor can work.
Pieces that fit nicely over most of your body can always be modified or shortened so that they suit you exactly.
5. Spare the Skin
Unless you are lying around by the pool or the beach, there is really no reason to let everything hang out – and it’s got nothing to do with your size or prudishness level.
By all means, show some cleavage or wear a thigh-high slit skirt, but too much skin shown all at once is rather tacky.
Leaving some things up to the imagination is ultimately much better than letting everyone gape for free.
6. Dress Your Age
You don’t have to limit your wardrobe to matching twinsets and pearl necklaces until you approach 50 (but you may if you want!).
But try not to emulate your 12-year-old daughter either.
Stick to a style that doesn’t scream “trying too hard” and search out those stylish outfits that are thankfully available for all ages out there.
7. Don’t Follow Fashion Trends Blindly
Just because the models on the Fashion Channel strut their stuff wearing enormous bloomers and paper bags doesn’t imply that you should too.
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It makes much more sense to know your body type, choose a style that works for you and wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and look good at the same time.
The confidence that you gain from piecing together a style that works just for you will always shine through!
