Style is a way to say who you are
without having to speak.
Rachel Zoe
To grow yourself, you must know yourself.
John C. Maxwell
- What does your wardrobe say about you?
- Declutter your current wardrobe.
- Begin with the basics.
- Evalute the activities in your life. The majority of your wardrobe is best spent on the things you spend the most time doing.
- Find your dependables.
- Make 3 piles: 1. Uniform 2. Maybe 3. Let go
- Examine your closet.
- Fill in the gaps.
It is quality rather than quantity that matters
Seneca
- Classic.
- Flamboyant.
- Fashionista.
- Feminine; classic, seductive or girly.
- Colors.
- Patterns.
- Femininity (silhouette instead of skin).
- Edginess (trendy).
- Balance your natural energies.
1. Dress for your body shape.
2. Dress for your height.
3. Wear suitable fabrics.
4. Get your colors right.
5. Know your skin undertone.
1. The hourglass body type (the neat or the full).
- Enhance the silhouette (your waist) with fitted clothes. Belted coat, wrap dress, pencil skirt etc.
- Avoid wearing layers, boxy jackets, oversize etc.
- High rise or mid rise trousers (not low rise).
2. The rectangle (the lean column and rectangle/square).
3. The oval/apple shaped.
4. The triangle/pear shaped.
- Balance the proportions out.
5. The inverted triangle.
- Add more emphasis on the lower body. White/wide leg trousers.
- Avoid puff shoulders, bright colors, patterns and accessories on the upper body.
1. Keep it simple. Less is more.
2. Dress for your body type.
3. Invest in your grooming.
4. Look at the material, stitching, the fit etc.
5. Choose natural looking colors, like brown, beige, khaki, off white, grey, military green, pastels etc. Wear outfits in one entire colour, like black, white or red.
6. Add statement pieces.
7. Shop pre-owned.
8. Find the right combination.
9. Invest in the right items.
10. Study people.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Leonardo da Vinci
1. Seamless and nude underwear under light colored garments.
2. Lipstick that matches your skin undertone.
3. Look in the mirror from every angle.
4. Find your signature style (elegant, flattering for your body shape & appropriate for most occasions).
5. Remove loose threads.
6. Match patterns to the rest of the outfit.
7. Add a pop of color.
8. Take care of your shoes & bags. No color marks or lines. Heels & soles are intact.
9. Shop your size.
10. Show off your waist.
1. Remove temptations.
2. Buy pre-owned.
3. Rediscover your closet.
4. Make a wish list.
5. Know your personal style.
Fast fashion isn't free.
Someone, somewhere is paying.
Lucy Siegle
1. Add a handful of accent pieces.
2. Experiment with jewelry.
3. Create more looks with accessories.
4. Do more with less.
5. Edit your capsule.
1. Add a belt.
2. Avoid skinny blue jeans, T-shirts, leggings, mom jeans etc.
3. Hair accessories.
4. Sleek coat.
5. Get a blow dry.
6. Minimal style. One color. No prints. Monochrome. Neutral colors.
7. Color combinations.
8. Get a hairstyle that is modern and easy to style.
9. Elongate your silhouette.
10. Get rid of the negative influences.
1. Have a go-to hairstyle.
2. Wrinkle free fabrics.
3. The safe bet.
4. Capsule wardrobe.
5. Hat or heels.
6. The blazer.
7. Mono chrome & pop of color.
8. Colorful pants.
9. Blouse & bottom.
10. Go-to dress.
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