Fashion is a complicated topic, and it can be a little stressful. There’s so much you can learn but you just need to go in the right direction. Consider the following helpful tips and advice for better fashion in your life today.
If you have to wear stockings, make sure that you wear some that fit you very well and are not too large or too small. Wearing the wrong size can make you very uncomfortable and it does not look good for you if you have to adjust them in public areas.
A simple black blazer is a fantastic addition to any wardrobe. You can use it to dress up almost any outfit. Then, you can remove it if you change to a more casual venue. The color will also match virtually anything in your closet, from jeans to business casual blouses and slacks.
When it comes to spending money on fashion, focus on all of the basic looks. You will lose money and time by focusing too much on trends that will look out of date within just months to a year. Pay attention to basics that will go with anything. A black, basic pencil skirt is always in style and can be updated with jackets and tops that follow the trends of a particular season.
Read fashion magazines at least once a month. If you want to stay up to date on what is hot and what is not you need to do your research. Fashion magazines will keep you informed through each season and as trends develop. If you feel that you ate still missing out there are television shows dedicated to fashion as well.
Wear light colors when you go out on a sunny summer day. Light colors reflect the sunlight and will keep you cooler. Dark colors tend to retain heat and can make you hot. Clothing in white is the most ideal for a warm day in the summer because it reflects light the best.
Do not wear your hair too dark if you have lighter skin and/or lighter eyes. While darker hair looks nice on people that have darker eyes and skin tones, it will only make you look washed out. If you must darken your hair, put some streaks in it in order to brighten them up.
Perfection is almost impossible with a subject like fashion. Try not to aim for perfection, as this is not achievable. The object is to try to maintain a look with elegance and flair, to appeal to your attributes. Counterintuitively, having a noticeable “problem” with your appearance, such as unkempt hair, unbuttoned clothing, or mismatched items, can actually make the whole package look better.
Add color to your hair if you want to have a vibrant look during the summer. You have to maintain healthy hair for the color not to fade. A good treatment for conditioning is necessary to prevent damage to your hair.
Own a nice large set of black sunglasses. If you have red eyes from a rough night or under eye bags from a poor night’s sleep, you can hide them with a stylish pair of sunglasses. They are a classic, glamorous style and evoke Audrey Hepburn or Jackie Kennedy. A nice pair can be had at a good price.
To prevent your underwear or bra from showing through light-colored clothing, choose nude tones. Undergarments that closely mirror your skin tone are the least likely to be visible through white or other pale-colored blouses and pants. While it may seem obvious to stay away from black undergarments, white ones can be just as obvious.
When buying clothes, be mindful of the fabric from which the clothes are made. You have to read the tag and understand what it says. The materials that special dress is composed of can make the difference between it fitting for years and shrinking after the first wash. Do not spend your hard earned money on clothes that will shrink, lose shape or fray easily after purchase.
If you have a large bosom, try to avoid boatnecks and crew neck tops. Wear v-necks instead. This will narrow your frame and not make you look too busty. Of course, none of this is written in stone. You can also try a few experiments to see which shirt type works best for you.
Dress for your body type. People come in all different shapes and sizes. It is important that you determine what style of clothing looks best on you. The average person doesn’t have the body of the average fashion model. Don’t go by what looks good in magazines, buy what looks flattering the mirror.
Know what colors look best with your complexion, eye color, hair color, etc. The key to dressing your best means making your complexion look youthful and radiant and bringing out the colors of your eyes and hair. Understand what color look the best on you and which of those colors look best together.
Switch your handbag when you wear the same clothes again. If you wore your navy blue suit last week and took your navy blue bag with you, this time switch it up with a zebra print bag. That way your look looks fresh and you get to use pieces you may not have used.
While some fashions go in and out of style, and new fashion trends are set all of the time, the seasons have certain rules regarding fashion that tend to stick around. For instance, during the spring, wear brighter colors and stand out. During the fall and winter months, go for more earthly tones and reserved patterns.
With so many ways to approach fashion, the ways to think about it are varied. The important part is to figure out what is right for you. Lots of looks are great, but you must find the ones that work for you. Keep these tips in mind going forward.