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If you are like me you have a closet (or several) stuffed to the brim, yet finding an outfit is a constant struggle. There are some days when I feel I have absolutely nothing to wear, but the cloths strewn about would prove otherwise.
The truth of the matter is that I don’t have a strong foundation in my closet. I have a lot of lovely pieces, but they are hard to mix and match. With a little bit of guidance we can all build strong wardrobes, and never be left with nothing to wear again.
♥ Proper undergarments. A bra is their for lift and support. It should fit comfortably, and the center should rest flat on your chest. Go to a shop and be sized. Try on several bras under your shirt. A good bra will make any outfit look more flattering, and is an extreme self confidence boost.
♥ A little black dress. Black is flattering on all body types and skin colors. Find one that makes you feel fabulous, and can be dressed up or dressed down for different looks.
♥ A basic white tee and a white button down shirt. Enough said.
♥ Some well fitting jeans. This one has always been a struggle for me, as with most women. Finding a pair that is cute, fits, and flatters takes a lot of searching, and often a great deal of money. I’m not much into jeans, so finding the right pair is on the back burner for me right now.
♥ A classic pump. Expect to spend a bit on a good pair of heels. Not only should they make you look fabulous, but they must be comfortable. Try them on and walk around the shop before purchasing. If there is even the slightest bit of discomfort do not buy them. Don’t think, oh they just need to be broken in. Odds are that if they hurt now, you won’t want to spend the time breaking them in.
♥ A casual outfit. No velour track suits please. Find something that looks good enough to go to the store, but comfy enough to lounge around the house. Cotton dresses are wonderful for this. Slide on a cute pair of ballet flats, and you don’t need to look like you just rolled out of bed when you go to the market.
♥ Some flattering slacks. I like black, just because it is so easy to mix and match with everything I own. Find a pair that accentuates your good points and disguises your problem areas. These can be worn to work, on a date, or to the library, depending on what you wear with them.
♥ A trench coat. When I think of trench coats I automatically think of the goth kids in high school, that gel their hair in their face and wear too much eyeliner. I don’t mean those type of trench coats. A well tailored classic trench coat looks good on all body types. The length of the coat can elongate the torso, and the belt cinches the waist giving all women the appearance of a nice hourglass figure.
These are just the bare essentials for creating a diverse wardrobe. To continue building from their I would suggest sticking to classic, timeless pieces that don’t go in and out of style. Expect to pay a bit more for the classics, and spend less for trendy pieces that will be out of style in a few months. Accessories and jewelry can help all these different items work together to create many different looks, as well as give them your own personal flare.
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heather says:
These are great tips! I’m really trying to pare my wardrobe down to the neccessities because I have a terrible habit of only buying things I find interesting, which I end up with a million of, and then I don’t have the basics and all my underwear and tights and things are ancient and falling apart…
And you never know when you’ll need a LBD… my sister, in fact, had a very low-key wedding and she told us just to wear ours. Of course, I was seventeen so I had to go invest in one, but I’ve got it now!
January 13th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Laura says:
Great advice! I love all your how to’s!
January 14th, 2008 at 8:44 am