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Does the label make the clothes? The answer is only if you feel like you have to drop your name or if you’re on a red carpet revealing who designed your dress. There are some in certain social groups who would disagree with this, but the reality is that if you are an average person, it is much more important that you look your best in a style that is appropriate for your lifestyle and body type. . have the last tag.
When was the last time someone you respect for their fashion sense told you that you looked great? By keeping seven basic principles in mind, you can look great all the time.
Step 1: Know your body type
None of us is perfect, so know your measurements and shape. Think about the length of the arm, leg, and torso and the shape and width of the shoulder, hip, waist, and thigh. Evaluate the general shape of your body. One trick we like for this is to stand in front of a mirror with someone tracing your shape on the mirror with soap. Ok, you’ll have to wash the mirror afterwards, but it gives you a great idea of your shape. Finally, think about the areas you want to hide or accentuate.
Step 2: Be realistic
This works for all body types. Wear clothes that fit well. Squeezing in a smaller size does not make you smaller. It makes you look like you’ve gained weight and you didn’t buy the right size clothes. On the other hand, wearing baggy, oversized clothing in an attempt to hide things doesn’t work either. You only make yourself look sloppy and bigger. Don’t buy what you want to look good, buy what really complements you.
Step 3: Just because they make it in your size…
…doesn’t mean you have to buy it and use it. Fashion is only in style if you look attractive, not because a celebrity is wearing it or it has been featured in every fashion magazine. Low-rise pants brought this point home more than any fashion trend in recent history. A few years ago, you couldn’t be seen in public if you weren’t wearing low-rise pants/jeans. Yet 75% (and that’s conservative) of women in this country shouldn’t have worn them. Now, at this point, we have to say that our opinion on hipsters may not be mainstream with the rest of the opinions in the fashion industry, but we know what we see. Also keep in mind that there are different styles of hipsters and part of this disastrous fashion situation could have been avoided by changing the style of the hipsters used. Low-rise pants make long torsos look longer. The least amount of excess weight or flab in the middle is emphasized. Someone without an obvious waist looks even straighter and less shaped. Big butts look bigger as do wide hips. Yet everyone ran out to buy them and we’ve been subjected to rolls of grease, straps sticking out our backs and worse ever since. Moral of the story: Wear a style that’s flattering, not fattening, and you’ll get a lot more compliments.
Step 4: Know your colors
Black is not everyone’s best friend. The colors sold in stores in a particular season may not be yours. Regardless of the method you use to determine the correct colors for you, you must do so. If you are unsure, contact an image or wardrobe consultant for professional help. It is worth the time and money. I had a client who went from asking if she was sick all the time to asking if she was having an affair, all because she changed the colors of her wardrobe. Suddenly, she seemed like her skin was glowing, her eyes were sparkling and she was well rested and ready to take on the world. People started to take notice. What do you do when your colors are not in stores? Stock up on basic pieces when the season or colors of the year are yours. When the main colors aren’t your thing, you can often still find accessories to complement your staple pieces or check out last year’s sale and discontinued items.
Step 5 – Build from the ground up
You have conquered the main challenges: know your body, know your colors and not become a slave to fashion. So now you really need to build a wardrobe. Your lifestyle will determine where the emphasis is placed on the core elements of your wardrobe. However, here are some suggestions on what to have. You will have to adapt to your lifestyle, but remember that the key to any successful wardrobe is having clothes that can be mixed and matched with other clothes. Please note that we are not dividing the list by summer and winter. Some of their items will be available year-round and some will be seasonal.
Pants:
- 3 pairs of work pants
- 2 pairs of casual pants
- 1 pair of night pants
Skirts:
- 2 skirts for work
- 1 skirt for weekend or fun
- 1 skirt for evenings or social events
Jackets/Coats: (Where you live determines the weight)
- 2 Blazers or suit jackets for work
- 1 casual jacket for weekend or fun
- 1 evening jacket or coat
Shoes:
- 1 pair of tennis (sneakers)
- 2 pairs of black, brown, or navy blue casual or walking shoes (depending on base color)
- 2 pairs of work shoes in black, brown or navy blue
- 1 pair of stylish boots for winter or sandals for summer
- 1 pair of evening shoes
Tops:
- Blouses/work shirts for a week
- 2 casual weekend tops and 2 t-shirt tops
- 1 night top
Dresses:
Not all shapes lend themselves to wearing dresses. However, if you love dresses, you should have one for work, one for play, and a third for evening if you have a lot of social occasions.
Step 6: Think before you buy
Unless you’re shopping for a new base piece, don’t buy an item unless you already have three things in your wardrobe that you can wear it with.
Step 7: Budget
Spend most of your budget on the basic pieces. You’ll thank me later for this tip. Quality foundation pieces will last and stay on trend. Complete your wardrobe with accessories with the rest of your wardrobe budget. These items are usually the trendiest or most in-season items and have a shorter shelf life in your wardrobe. And for those of you who don’t have a wardrobe budget, get one. The easiest way to have an out-of-control closet or overflowing shoe basket is to simply go shopping without a plan.
We can’t possibly cover all the ins and outs of fashion in a single article, but these seven steps should get you started. It’s important to have a plan, make a list of what you have and stick to it. It’s even more crucial to know your body, be realistic, and wear what was made for you, not what was made for a supermodel. Happy shopping!