
Partner your nude heels with any dress to create the illusion of a longer leg, and black pumps are great with slacks for the office or jeans for your elevated evening-out look. If you are only going to own two pair of pumps, make it a pair of black and a pair of nude. Kut from the Kloth jackets are my affordable favorite. It’s a great “go-to” to pair over a dress, a sequin top, black jeans, etc.
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Take the time to pamper yourself with either a professional manicure or a few minutes of quiet time to tend to chipped polish and dry cuticles. Stretch your comfort zone and dare to wear something tailored to boost your confidence. Not feeling 100% confident in your shape? Trying to hide yourself under flowy clothing will often make you appear bigger and even sloppy. Still unsure if stripes are for you? Add a long scarf around your neck to break them up. Stripes actually add interest and personality to your outfit leaving you looking great. Our mothers (and their mothers and their mothers…) have told us time and time again that horizontal stripes are our fashion enemy. Stay fun and current – and on budget – by playing with inexpensive trendy items that won’t likely be around in two seasons (cold shoulder tops, tassel earrings, etc.). Invest in staple pieces you are going to wear often – your jeans, black work slacks, little black dress, etc. Retailers like Nordstrom offer Personal Stylists, a no-pressure solution for everything from finding the perfect special occasion dress to discovering your style during a wardrobe update. If shopping is not one of your superpowers, partner with a professional. Leaving your jacket unbuttoned will create an elongating and slenderizing appearance. A red lipstick is a classic and perfect way to add life to your style.īuttons and zippers on women’s clothing are for decoration. Looking great isn’t only about your clothes. (Think burgundy jeans and a navy and white striped top – and a denim jacket as your third piece to complete the look.) Elevate your look by pairing complementary colors. Gone are the days of “Garanimals” where tops have to have the same color in them as the bottoms. Grab a cardigan in a fun color, a statement necklace, a cropped jacket, or a fabulous scarf and watch your “jeans and a tee shirt” transform into an “outfit”. Looking for the comfort of jeans and a tee shirt but want to look more polished? The solution is easy add a third piece. Even better? Carry a handbag in a seasonal hue as a fun pop of color. Let’s face it, clothes and shoes don’t always fit…but a handbag that helps you smile will make any outfit look better. Invest in a handbag that helps you feel amazing. Yin and Yang is great for your wardrobe, too! Balance your fitted leggings with a flowy top, menswear inspired slacks with a silky feminine blouse, etc and use those opposites to your advantage to create an effortless but inspired look.
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Pair her with a nude pump for the office, a magenta shoe for happy hour and sneakers and a denim jacket for a fun and stylish Saturday afternoon full of errands. Own a little black dress that is your go-to to feel fabulous for any occasion. Invest just a bit more for the perfect fit. Don’t be frustrated with needing to have things altered. Do you have smaller shoulders with fuller hips? Ask your tailor to open the side vents on your tops. Is your waist smaller than your hips? Have pants and skirts taken in at the waistband for a fit that won’t leave you fussing with your clothes. Having sleeves hemmed to the perfect length for your arm is going to be the special touch that leaves you looking polished. Aside from couture, clothes are not designed for one specific person.

No matter how beautiful a garment is, if it never leaves your closet because it doesn’t feel right, it is a waste of money.įind a good tailor and engage her services often. If you are not excited or hesitate about an outfit in the fitting room, don’t buy it.

Confidence is the most attractive and flattering thing you can wear.
