Okay so first things first, you must figure out what looks best on you. This means color and shape. All of these things can be accomplished on a budget. I crown myself the Queen of budget shopping. Everyone should have a style, this can range from fashionista to casual comfort. The key is to know what looks good on you. What kind of body type are you? It's simple and free to figure out.
There are about eight body types.
- Ideal....this is usually not the case for most, this is where everything is perfectly proportioned.
- Triangular......traditionally called Pear, this is when you are bottom heavy
- Inverted Triangular......this is when you are top heavy, broader shoulders and bust
- Rectangular....just like it implies, the shoulders, waist, and hips are the same width
- Hourglass...this is when the waist comes in more dramatically, hips are usually 10 inches or more wider than waist.
- Diamond...this is when the waist in larger than the shoulders and hips,
- Tubular..this is a lot like rectangular except the waist comes in a bit, many models are this shape
- Rounded...traditionally called Apple, the shoulders are broad as well as waist and hips, may have smaller legs
After you figure out your body type, you need to wear clothes that compliment the shape instead of trying to hide in the clothes you wear. Clothes can wonderfully accent the body even if it isn't your ideal shape. Another problem women have is wearing the wrong undergarments. It's important to get fitted properly for bras. Undergarments are the support and will make the clothes look even better on your body. Find panties that have no show lines, forget about finding cute designs on undergarments. This is one time where functional is better than aesthetics. If you are thinking about later when you are with your partner and want to impress, remember this one little detail...men prefer women naked!
Another problem is color, everyone just wants to wear what they like. I'm not saying this doesn't always work but try to find colors that will enhance your appearance. A great style tip from Bobbie Thomas....look at the inside of your wrist. Go ahead and do it now, what do you see? Are your veins more blue or green? If they are blue you are a COOL, if they are green then you are a WARM. There are then two phases of the Cool & Warm...whether you need the saturated or more muted tones. You can also find your color season to find your best color fit....all can be done for free on the Internet. Then wear the colors that look best on you and listen to the compliments. People usually will say something when you look good. Take note!
So you dress according to your body type and your skin tone, now you need to accessorize. Adding little touches to an outfit can make it go from blah to WOW. Figure out what works best for you. Do you like jewelry such as pins, necklaces, bracelets or earrings? Or maybe you prefer handbags(this is the time to go for the color you like) or scarves(find best color for skin tone). Shoe lovers know that a shoe can change the whole look of an outfit. Splurge once in awhile or take a peek at clearance sections. One tip I can't stress enough is the wearing of tennis shoes with jeans, unless this is for a function like working out, it is a fashion NO. Jeans are already a casual neutral, wear shoes that will dress it up a bit or get a beach casual look with sandals. Tennis shoes just make you look frumpy and adds weight to your body, don't do it.
Don't forget about resale shops and the Goodwill, these are great places to hunt for fashion bargains. Great style does not have to be expensive. There are also great retailers like TJ Maxx with bargains on designer labels and Target with its continuous cycle of clearance racks. If you are still not sure, take a brutally honest girlfriend with you to the store. Always try on clothes, the sizes are different in every store and every clothing line. If you still need help there are professional stylists located in a city nearby, you deserve to put your best self forward.
I love when someone tells me that that outfit or piece is So ME, or a style reminds them of ME. I have branded myself with a look and that is important to getting noticed or(in some cases) getting the job. Now go out there and brand yourself. I'm always looking forward to comments, so if you have questions....ask away.
Another rule.... every rule can be broken....you must find what style is best for you then answer the question....Got Style? I hope you answer YES!
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