Have you ever noticed what others are wearing? Of course you have. You aren’t the first person to look at others’ clothes, and you aren’t the last. But that means, of course, that people are looking at what you have on. Doesn’t that make you want to dress better? Here are some tips to show you how.
When selecting a dress, choose one that has a vertical (rather than horizontal) pattern. This makes you appear longer rather than wider, giving the illusion that you are slimmer than you really are. Also, seek out a piece that has an empire waist, as it makes it seem like you have a smaller waistline.
Hats are a great accessory to match any kind of outfit. For men, there are the typical fisherman hats and baseball caps, but for women, the possibilities run much deeper. For instance, you can wear a cute sun hat, floppy hat or beach hat with any casual dress you own.
Use a leave-in conditioner if you have trouble with frizz. You want to apply this product following a shower, before the hair dries. Don’t be afraid to put a large amount all over your head, and make sure to target both the roots and the very tips of the hair.
One of the most slimming colors for any woman is black; however, too much black can make you look drab. To avoid this effect, add a brightly colored blazer or scarf. If you have an apple-shaped body, wear either a black skirt or black pants with a bold colored blazer or blouse to make draw the eye upward.
Don’t shy away from thrift stores. You may be reluctant to wear used clothing, but keep an open mind. If you don’t have much money to spend on a new outfit, your local thrift store could prove perfect. Check out thrift stores regularly. You could end up finding some unique, fashionable additions to your wardrobe.
When you travel, bring lots of neutral clothing that you can interchange. You will not need to spend time trying to find something that matches, and you will have a variety of style choices available to you. To pull your fashion look together, add color accents with belts, scarves and shoes.
If you like form fitting clothing, it is very important to know what materials and colors blend together, and will hold their form the best. This is significant because if you get the wrong blend, not only the outfit will possibly go out of shape, but it might be uncomfortable as well.
Don’t make fashion impulse buys. When you buy on impulse, you often make bad choices. The clothing may not fit as well as you hoped, or it doesn’t truly work with anything in your closet. Before making the buy ask yourself if you really need it, and if you have items that can compliment it.
During the summer, you should avoid wearing excess makeup. In the summer, it can get very hot. Therefore, it is not good to wear heavy makeups. A lighter makeup style for the summer will ideally complement your fun summer style, keeping your skin healthy, and you will looking perfectly fashionable.
If you have a larger frame and want to downplay it, stay away from floral prints with large blooms or other shapes. Larger shapes emphasize your size and do not flatter you. Choose a pattern containing smaller flowers instead in order to take away emphasis from your body being larger.
Wearing bangs is an easy way to cover up a fairly large forehead, but it does not look good when you have one that is much too big for your face. The best way to minimize a large forehead is to wear an asymmetrical bang that is not too full.
If you have a pet, keep that in mind when shopping for clothing. There is nothing more frustrating than putting on that cute little black dress only to end up covered in white cat hair the second you sit on the sofa. Keep pets in mind when choosing clothing colors and fabrics, and avoid the stress.
Clean out your closet on a regular basis. The old saying “out with the old, in with the new” was never more applicable than in the world of fashion. Twice a year, go through your closet and donate those items that you haven’t worn in a while. That way, you have room for more fabulous finds, and someone else is benefiting from your unneeded items.
Although it may have been popular years ago, wearing clothing that does not match is not in style anymore. Whether you are wearing jeans and a top, a suit, or a skirt and shirt, be sure the top and bottom match. The same goes for the accessories you choose to wear.
Give your friends-free reign to tell you what they think of what you’re wearing. Let’s be honest. Women are often not truthful with each other when it comes to fashion. However, if you want the cold, hard, truth about how you look, you are going to have to develop a thick skin. Just make sure that the friends you are getting opinions from are people you can trust.
Select clothing that is appropriate for your age and the event you are attending. If you are outfitted in clothing that is for people younger or older than you, you will lose the effect you want. Also, if you do not consider the venue, you may stand out in an unpleasant way. You want to look fabulous, but not stick out.
It’s human nature for people to notice what others look like and what they’re wearing. If you are looking, you know you’re being looked at. And if you want the opinions to be positive, heed the tips laid out in this article. You can look stunning if you apply them.
