Accessorize appropriately

Adding accessories should be the last step before completing

any outfit. Ideally, you should plan the clothing items to wear and then pick

out the accessories that complement the colors and style of the outfit. Whether

you opt for simple accessorizing or you tend to put on every item of jewelry

you own, there is a balance needed to accessorize appropriately.

Sometimes, something as simple as a brown leather belt with

a unique buckle is all you need. Other times, decadent necklaces and colorful

bracelets are required to complete the look. Accessories have the power to

completely transform your outfit from the status quo to stunning, so it’s

important to invest in high-quality accessories that have meaning to the

wearer. Stylish shoes, bags, hats, sunglasses, and jewelry are all key to

creating that perfect wardrobe.

Cease the sagging

While there is a time and a place for oversized clothing

items (e.g. oversized, loose-fitting sweaters or boyfriend jeans), the items in

your wardrobe should fit you, above all else. Though it’s great to be able to

experiment with styles, patterns, colors, accessories, layers or different

fits, what matters is that the items are intended for your body type.

There is nothing worse than a pair of shorts or pants that

are intended for a much larger or smaller individual than the individual

wearing them. Keep in mind your body type and proportions when shopping for

pieces and you’ll have that fancy wardrobe in no time.

Don’t buy shoes you can’t walk in

They may be cute, but if you can’t walk in ‘em, don’t buy

‘em! Sure, some shoes need some breaking in and after a while, your blisters

will heal. However, other shoes you should probably just never consider: if you

can’t walk in a super high heel, then you will not enjoy wearing them and

shouldn’t spend your money on them in the first place.

Though towering stilettos possess the power to elongate your

legs and frame, they’re really not worth it if they cause you to topple and

sprain an ankle. Consider wedges or block-heeled shoes instead: these

alternatives are just as classy than the stiletto (and 20 times more

comfortable!)

Wear it multiple ways

When you’re out shopping for new items, consider what items

you already have at home that could pair easily. If you can come up with a

couple of different outfits incorporating the new item, then chances are it’s a

good buy. The golden rule for a great wardrobe is that you should have 3 – 4

top options for each pair of bottoms you have.

The top item (e.g. shirts, blouses, vests) make an item look

new, whereas the bottom item is less noticed by others. So, if you pair the

same top with multiple different pairs of bottoms, chances are people will

notice and think you’ve worn the same thing for 3 days in a row. If, however,

you pair the same bottoms with different tops, you get a whole new outfit every

time you change your top! This way, you can save a lot of money: you don’t have

to buy a new skirt or pair of pants each time you buy a new top!