Shop Like a Pro!
Do you have a friend that always manages to find the one great item in the thrift store? The one who always beats you to that awesome top, or sees outfits in a pile of clothes you thought were hopeless? Well, there’s no magic to it. Anyone can shop like that, and come home happy every time they leave the store. There are so many affordable women’s clothes to choose from.
Think of all the reasons you might not want it. Have you considered how it will look against your skin? The texture? It won’t do you any good to buy it if it washes you out, or scratches you so badly you never want to wear it. Will you have to iron it? Dry Clean it? This is how we end up with a closet full of clothes, and nothing to wear.
Don’t buy it unless you have ten great things to wear with it. What good is a piece that you can only wear with one pair of shoes, or that you have to buy a special belt for? It helps to keep your closet all in one color palette at first, and then gradually start expanding it as you build up basic coordinates.
Don’t be afraid of color. A lot of this article is about playing it safe, but who wants to be safe all the time? You CAN go all out in vivid color without losing your fashion sense. All it takes is balance. Always pair a bright saturated color with a neutral, like white, beige, black, olive, or navy. The same goes for a crazy new cut or shape. Pair it with classic clothing, and you’re good to go. Avoid mixing an interestingly cut top with a funky skirt, or the pieces will compete for attention.
Ignore the trends. I know it’s hard, since they’re everywhere, but try. Only buy a trendy item if it looks AMAZING on your body. Only buy anything if it looks amazing on your body. Don’t even pull out your checkbook unless you are 100% sure you love the way it falls on you.
Shop online. Most online stores photograph their clothing on a mannequin, rather than on a hanger. You get to see everything hanging on an actual human body, and you’ll know what to expect. For the record, most mannequins are a size six, and about five feet, six inches tall. If you are shorter than this, or larger, take that into account. Most online stores offer a generous return policy, because they know how important fit is.
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