If only fashion was just about what to buy, all millionaires would look great. Unfortunately, there's more to looking good than just plopping down the credit card and buying clothing. Regular women, without stylists and personal shoppers, have it the hardest. But never forget where most fashion comes from--broke young women with creative eyes and incredible lives who end up turning the high class world on its head at least one a decade somewhere in the world. If a broke 20 year old in New York's downtown can manage to start a fashion revolution, ladies, then you can find a way to revitalize the way you dress.
Dressing well can be a simple affair. Think of your budget as a helpful series of guides that actually allow you more freedom with fashion. Furthermore, money doesn't buy taste, only people who allegedly have it to dress you. Be your own best stylist and not only will you save a bundle, you'll be the best-dressed person wherever you go, be it the grocery store, the country club gala, or a cool new bar in the latest hot New York hotel.
Starting simple, one of the best things you can do for your look is to minimize it to a single color. Take a look at the red carpet the next time there's a huge fashion show happening that's on television. See what the designers and the smart celebrities are wearing. More often than not, the women are clad in a simple, all-black outfit, and the men are sporting a similar suit look all in black. Not only does a single dark color flatter everyone's figure, it makes you look stylish because there's less room for error. Furthermore, dressing monochromatically lets your accessories do the talking for you.
If those accessories are going to be talking, they also need to know when to be quiet. Just as important as putting something on is knowing when to take it off. Don't overdo it with bags, shoes, belts, and necklaces, and certainly don't mix or match more than three or four colors. A gold belt with pearls and silver earrings? Honey, tone it down a little. The object isn't to wear everything you've got, it's to bring your look together in a way that's timeless and classy.
Find clothes in your size. Everyone's made the mistake of getting something in the wrong size, and it's never a story that ends well. The way to be stylish is to know what fits you, and what looks good on you. Dressing in clothes that are your size not only makes you look more youthful than trying to dress "young" or "old," it allows people to see your real body in the best way possible. Instead of focusing on trends and thinking that your body type is made for whatever high-waisted dress or capris are in this season but only look good on a specific body type, take the time to dress in a way that makes you look the best.
If you don't have the money for a new black dress or a pair of shoes to tie it all together, don't despair or mope around when you're out on the town. There's no reason to let a lack in funds drag your spirits down, especially when confidence is most of what fashion actually is. Keep a positive attitude about how you look and it will spread to others.
After all, so much of style is just having the right attitude. That more than anything is what someone notices when you walk in a room. They can't see the tag on your dress or sweater, they can only see how you're carrying yourself and whether or not you look confident. So many people (including famous icons) who are now setting the bar for fashion started out with limited means, and managed to wow their way to the top. Keep their life stories in mind as you dress yourself with what you've got.
After this sort of makeover of the mind, the whole world of style will open up to you in a way that it never did before. Not expecting to look in your closet and see limitless variations on your old wardrobe? It has been known to happen after thinking seriously about style. Even boring old shops with affordable clothes will look fresh once you're casting your fresh new gaze upon them. Use your new sense of style to create a look that reflects who you are to the rest of the world in a way that's hot and creative, and you'll be in for many happy experiences. There's no underestimating the power of fashion, after all.
Dressing well can be a simple affair. Think of your budget as a helpful series of guides that actually allow you more freedom with fashion. Furthermore, money doesn't buy taste, only people who allegedly have it to dress you. Be your own best stylist and not only will you save a bundle, you'll be the best-dressed person wherever you go, be it the grocery store, the country club gala, or a cool new bar in the latest hot New York hotel.
Starting simple, one of the best things you can do for your look is to minimize it to a single color. Take a look at the red carpet the next time there's a huge fashion show happening that's on television. See what the designers and the smart celebrities are wearing. More often than not, the women are clad in a simple, all-black outfit, and the men are sporting a similar suit look all in black. Not only does a single dark color flatter everyone's figure, it makes you look stylish because there's less room for error. Furthermore, dressing monochromatically lets your accessories do the talking for you.
If those accessories are going to be talking, they also need to know when to be quiet. Just as important as putting something on is knowing when to take it off. Don't overdo it with bags, shoes, belts, and necklaces, and certainly don't mix or match more than three or four colors. A gold belt with pearls and silver earrings? Honey, tone it down a little. The object isn't to wear everything you've got, it's to bring your look together in a way that's timeless and classy.
Find clothes in your size. Everyone's made the mistake of getting something in the wrong size, and it's never a story that ends well. The way to be stylish is to know what fits you, and what looks good on you. Dressing in clothes that are your size not only makes you look more youthful than trying to dress "young" or "old," it allows people to see your real body in the best way possible. Instead of focusing on trends and thinking that your body type is made for whatever high-waisted dress or capris are in this season but only look good on a specific body type, take the time to dress in a way that makes you look the best.
If you don't have the money for a new black dress or a pair of shoes to tie it all together, don't despair or mope around when you're out on the town. There's no reason to let a lack in funds drag your spirits down, especially when confidence is most of what fashion actually is. Keep a positive attitude about how you look and it will spread to others.
After all, so much of style is just having the right attitude. That more than anything is what someone notices when you walk in a room. They can't see the tag on your dress or sweater, they can only see how you're carrying yourself and whether or not you look confident. So many people (including famous icons) who are now setting the bar for fashion started out with limited means, and managed to wow their way to the top. Keep their life stories in mind as you dress yourself with what you've got.
After this sort of makeover of the mind, the whole world of style will open up to you in a way that it never did before. Not expecting to look in your closet and see limitless variations on your old wardrobe? It has been known to happen after thinking seriously about style. Even boring old shops with affordable clothes will look fresh once you're casting your fresh new gaze upon them. Use your new sense of style to create a look that reflects who you are to the rest of the world in a way that's hot and creative, and you'll be in for many happy experiences. There's no underestimating the power of fashion, after all.
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