Shopping can be a drag for some people and for others like me
it can be good therapy. Not putting the right amount of effort into buying
clothes for you is one of the biggest mistakes women make. Remember the first
impression is always the lasting impression someone has of you and while you
may not be a celebrity or under public scrutiny it still is a good idea to try
to put your best foot forward in terms of presenting yourself, and what a
better way to start?
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If you happen to find an especially flattering
fit right off the rack, go ahead and buy doubles (in different colours
obviously). When it works, why question it?
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Jeans & T-shirts are without a doubt going
to be worn at some point. The secret formula for a soft but formfitting T is 95%
cotton, 5% Lycra spandex. For jeans to hold their shape, they need at least 2%
Lycra.
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A proper fitting bra is the difference between a
frumpy, unorganized look and a shapely, structured look. The right bra will add
confidence and shape to any outfit.
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Caring for your delicate pieces. Before you buy
that gorgeous blouse with the sequins or that lace dress, consider how it will
hold up after a few washings. And do not, I repeat do not spend excessively on
clothes you can’t or won’t take care of and by ‘take care of’ I mean hand wash.
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Own something leopard print and I’m not just
saying this because I’m obsessed with leopard prints. Adding a hint of leopard
can immediately add texture to any ‘bland’ outfit. It's timeless, racy enough,
and always glamorous.
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When in doubt, about what shoes to get, wear nude
pumps/flats/wedges. They’re a pretty safe bet. (And they make legs look
longer.)
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Combining colors, scale, and patterns in a way
that looks dynamic takes practice, but there are some basic tricks to getting
it right. Conquer your fear of colour & prints. To play it safe, combine a
neutral, like grey, with something bolder, like yellow. Also you can wear two
prints that repeat the same colors or mix a large-scale pattern with a smaller
one.
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Invest in accessories, cool shoes, interesting
jewelry is the perfect way to elevate your look.
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Don’t be afraid to have ill fitting clothing
altered. Build a relationship with a tailor or seamstress who knows your body
and your taste and you'll never look back. Nothing raises the quality of
moderately priced clothes more than having them altered to suit your shape.
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ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND, not everything in style is
for you. That dress that you saw on someone that looked gorgeous, may not look
the same way on you because your legs are longer, or your undertone is
different. Be confident enough to know and accept yourself for who you are and
you can never go wrong.
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