Some Secrets of Style

The secret to style is not an endless supply of cash to shop with or a closet overflowing with clothes. Some girls have both, but still say, “I can’t find anything to wear!”

The secret is wanting to look your best! If you care enough, you will take time to develop a sense of style; you will take time to plan your outfits; you will learn how to shop wisely. Here are some principles to guide you.

1. Choose classic styles.
2. You may want to consider learning to sew.
3. Avoid extremes.
4. Your must dress to reflect your own taste and personality:

• You are a special person!
• You believe in your identity!
• You dare to be yourself!

Less is More

To dress with simplicity does not mean that you must look plain. Simplicity can be fresh and strikingly beautiful.

The trick is to add an eye-arresting feature so it won’t be plain. But remember, it is best to concentrate on one point of interest at a time.

For example, if you wear a bright yellow plastic necklace with a black dress, you should skip the hot pink earrings and arm full of neon bracelets. If you wear a dress that has a large bow, skip the big bows on your shoes and in your hair.

If you overdo your look, you will be causing the viewer to experience fashion overload. Plus, too many attention-getters creates conflict, because each unique and flashy piece is fighting for the attention of those around.

To eliminate this disturbing civil war on your body, start peeling and continue until your outfit looks peaceful and restful to the eye.

Mix and Match with Care

Separates add spice to your wardrobe. But do you know the rules for mixing and matching?

A busy piece of clothing is one that has too many details that catch someone’s eye. For example, lace, monograms, embroidery, ruffles, big buttons, and the like would all be considered “busy.”
Ok, let’s check out the rules. If your top is a busy print, combine it with a bottom that is quiet and simple (example: a patterned top with a jean bottom). If your top is patterned, combine it with a lower of solid color (example: a plaid shirt with a black skirt). If your lower is “busy,” combine it with a top that is quiet and simple.

Also, blend your colors wisely. Sometimes two bright colors can look good together, but choose them wisely so they don’t ‘blind’ those around you.

Often picking several shades of the same color can be soothing to the eye and look classy. However, if you pick the wrong shades, it can be a fashion disaster.

Next week I will give some tips for finding your color!

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Jody