Mar 26 2009
Be stylish
When is the last time you saw something in the store that you loved and you actually bought it? Most of us have a filter. We think things like “Oh I can’t wear that” or “that won’t look good” before we even give something a chance.
In my experience, that initial reaction to a garment is always pure and unfiltered. These are clues to your own personal style. Being in tune with this voice is a big part of developing and nurturing your unique fashion expression.
Need help tuning into the voice? Try this tips.
- Make the purchase. Instead of “wishing you could” pull something that you see in a store off, try it on. If it looks good on you, make the purchase and dare to wear it!
* Be comfortable in your body. Accept the shape you’re at NOW and learn how to dress it in the most fashionable way possible. Stop thoughts such as, “If I only I were ten pounds thinner.” Fashion is for NOW not for WHEN or IF ONLY… Those thoughts are not welcome. 
- Nurture your favorite colors. Do you admire the combination of hot pink and black? Then wear it! Don’t let thoughts of trends or anything else stop you. Wear your favorite colors with pride no matter what the current fashion is.
- Don’t worry about the trends. The people who set the trends may have already moved on to something else, anyway. As explored in my post about the empire waist not everyone can where the trends with style anyway. Choose the ones you like and abandon the ones you don’t.
- Build your wardrobe with classic pieces. A few pairs of jeans, some dressy pants, classic button up shirts, a skirt, the little black dress… these are all must - haves for every wardrobe. These items are classic and timeless. Find the colors and styles that you like most and supplement the classic wardrobe with whatever trendy items meet your approval.
Some people seem to be born knowing what they look good in. You can be like that, too. Just trust your inner voice and you’ll look fabulous!
This is an example of that philosophy in action. I total thought that the shoes pictured are cute. I’m already picturing an outfit: black pencil skirt that goes to the knee, white button up shirt, and a faux strand of hot pink pearls. That’s totally my style.
- Make the purchase. Instead of “wishing you could” pull something that you see in a store off, try it on. If it looks good on you, make the purchase and dare to wear it!
* Be comfortable in your body. Accept the shape you’re at NOW and learn how to dress it in the most fashionable way possible. Stop thoughts such as, “If I only I were ten pounds thinner.” Fashion is for NOW not for WHEN or IF ONLY… Those thoughts are not welcome.
- Nurture your favorite colors. Do you admire the combination of hot pink and black? Then wear it! Don’t let thoughts of trends or anything else stop you. Wear your favorite colors with pride no matter what the current fashion is.
- Don’t worry about the trends. The people who set the trends may have already moved on to something else, anyway. As explored in my post about the empire waist not everyone can where the trends with style anyway. Choose the ones you like and abandon the ones you don’t.
- Build your wardrobe with classic pieces. A few pairs of jeans, some dressy pants, classic button up shirts, a skirt, the little black dress… these are all must - haves for every wardrobe. These items are classic and timeless. Find the colors and styles that you like most and supplement the classic wardrobe with whatever trendy items meet your approval.
Some people seem to be born knowing what they look good in. You can be like that, too. Just trust your inner voice and you’ll look fabulous!
This is an example of that philosophy in action. I total thought that the shoes pictured are cute. I’m already picturing an outfit: black pencil skirt that goes to the knee, white button up shirt, and a faux strand of hot pink pearls. That’s totally my style.
