Consider Classic Outfits
A classic fashion approach is a timeless approach. Trends are great, but they come and go. What truly stands out, however, is a wardrobe that has elegant necklines, a classic black dress, or clothing reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn. She wore simple, uncomplicated styles that flattered her figure and avoided gaudy, loud, and trendy styles. By wearing sophisticated collared shirts and pea coats, she created her own unique style. 2 . Look into colors that flatter. What colors compliment your skin tone? Are you a “Spring”? If your skin is ivory white, peach, or warm beige, colors like green, yellow, coral or periwinkle may be for you. What about a “Summer”? If your skin is pinker or a cool mocha, colors like jade green, powder pink, and blue-gray may be for you.
Skin that is considered “Autumn” are those colors more of a warm beige or warm brown and the colors that complement this kind of tone is olive green, mustard, pumpkin, and brown. “Winter” skin is those who have olive, rose, or cool brown complexions. They can wear purple, black, cobalt blue, and red, and look amazing in it. Much research can be done here to see what colors look perfect on you.Are you apple-shaped, or pear-shaped? In other words, do you carry more of your weight on the top half of your body or the bottom half? If you’re plus-sized with a pear shape, Empire waist dresses would look amazing, as would an A-line dress. If you are tall and thin, a mermaid-style or trumpet dress would be amazing. This is also true for an hour-line figure.
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4 . Have Your Clothes Tailored
They don’t have to be necessarily tailored, as this can end up being quite costly. But at least have clothing that is fitted and to your size. Long work pants can look sloppy if they are scraping, and ripping, beneath the bottom of your shoes. Keep fabrics in mind, as some are more easily worked with than others.
Outdoor lifestyle portrait of elegant happy smiling woman wearing trendy straw hat, yellow satin blouse, blue trousers, with shoulder wicker round bag, walking in street near pink spring blossom trees
5 . Accentuate with Details
Buy a fun purse, get some big seashell jewelry or some gorgeous dangling earrings. Invest in some colorful, comfortable shoes in a unique color or pattern.
6 . Stick to Basics
When you master the basics first, you start to gain some fashion confidence. Fitted T-shirts, black pumps, and “skinny” tailored black pants are all essentials. Because they taper at the ankle, these look best on hips. Lindsey wearing a long grey cardigan paired with black knee high boots and a black and white silk scarf and black sunglasses, she is standing on a street in Moscow during the winter
7 . Try Layers
Layers can get creative. If you have a pair of black pants, a solid-colored shirt, and a fun patterned scarf or jacket, the look is complete. Consider wearing a jumper with a cute white shirt underneath. Combinations are endless, but if you’re new to layering, buy a few fun scarves with designs that you love and try to get colors that complement what you already have in your closet.
Pattern & Print Mixing – How to Wear Stripes & Florals Together
8 . Mix and match prints! Don’t be afraid to mix plaid with an animal print, or a light gingham with a polka dot print. IF you do this, try to keep the fabric within the same family. Think a blue-lined shirt that is throwing off nautical vibes mixed with a cute, off-white skit with large red roses. Another example is a grey leopard print shirt with a sienna skirt that has tiny black and brown squares. Try a bold, wide, waist-defining belt to tie the outfit together. (Click here for more info on print mixing.)
