Top 10 Fashion and Style Tips For Women
Fashion Trends Change, Basic Styles Never Do
Style is the overall look, the effect that putting the clothes together into a full outfit creates. This is the area of fashion where copying another persons look is disappointing because it doesn't have the same effect on you.
Stylish people know their own body and how to dress it. Here are my tips to help you achieve your perfect style.
1 - Know your body shape
Busty women should wear eye-catching skirts (shorter if you are comfortable) and trousers, strong prints and colours or textures draw the eye away from the top half of the body. Wearing a single block of colour is thinning. Avoid eye-catching tops, instead wear long jackets that draw the eye down. Darker coloured tops which are loose fitting and waist hugging.
Pear shaped women should love vertical lines, V-necks and skirts with slits up the side. Straight of A-line skirts to just below the knee. Dark tights and shoes with colour or pattern in a blouse or top, tops should hang past the hips. Classic cuts on top in lighter colours draw the eye away from the hips. Accent the V-neck with a V or Y- shaped necklace.
Tall women should avoid tight clothes. Wear the right skirt length, too short or too long will be out of proportion. As with petite women keep everything streamlined, wear blouses over trousers so as not to shorten your top half.
Rectangular women should wear pattern. Feminine knit sweaters over skirts are great. Wear a round neckline and mirror it with a round necklace or scarf.
2 - Dress to suit your personality
Urban chic - take advantage of the wonderful high street fashion, stunning yet simple.
Sporty - Layer trendy casual clothes.
Arty - Taking the contemporary fashion and adding a dash of your own personality to spice things up.
Sexy - Sensual fabrics, curvy and delicious. A splash of colour and scent.
Retro chic - Great accessories, and a flare for those classic, all time looks.
Romantic - Classic cuts, tailoring and soft colours, lace, embroidery and pearls.
3 - The right accessories can make all the difference
- Round necklaces fill the neckline
- Ultra long earrings elongate the neck
- A long, trailing belt elongates the legs
- The right hat can make an outfit
- Cocktail rings add fun and colour and a bit of sparkle to a casual outfit
- Scarves can be arty
- A matching jewellery set can bring an outfit together
4 - Wake up to make up
- Open out the eye by highlighting down the middle of the lid
- Use black for a dramatic look
- Use grey for smoky eyes with a delicate pink lipstick
- Choose a red lipstick for a classic look but choose one close to your own natural colour for precision.
- When creating bold eyes, keep paler lips. When choosing red lipstick do paler eyes.
- Use the colour palettes made up by the manufactures instead of matching your own eye shadow tones. Blend the colours well.
5 - A bag for life
- For evening wear the clutch bag is back or alternatively go for a shoulder bag with a chain strap.
6 - Keep everything in proportion
- for slim hips wear straight leg trousers/skirts, avoid flared ankles.
- for curvy hips balance them out with an A-line skirt, not a bias cut
- to hide hips wear flared trousers and a classic cut top
- wear a blouse with a short skirt
- wear a trim jumper with a long skirt
- heels are always slimming
- wear the right jacket, length and bulk are important here
7 - Dress for the season
- for spring / summer wear lower cut and soft fabrics in bright colours
- in autumn / winter matte make up with slightly darker tones
- for autumn / winter wear natural colours and natural fabrics, knitwear, leather, cotton, linen
8 - Don't mix styles
- there are many trends this season don't wear bold colours, metallics, animal print and retro glamour all at once.
- Pick one style per outfit and don't go overboard, often one or two accessories will look fabulous with a simple outfit.
9 - Have fun with subtle changes
- change your parting
- wear a scarf as a belt
- wear basic clothes in unusual ways
- use a brooch on a ribbon as a chocker
- wear a long necklace or a scarf as a bracelet
- add cabochon beads to an old bag and use it again
10 - It all comes down to the basics
- a leather jacket is an autumn/winter basic. Go for a good feminine cut, no need to look like a biker unless you choose that style.
- a classic suit if you don't wear one to work is great for many occasions.
- a white blouse is versatile and feminine
- a proper coat again go for a feminine cut at a length that suits you.
- boots there are many refreshing changes to the classics this year
- evening dress think of the whole outfit before you buy and make sure you have shoes and jewellery to match, maybe get a versatile dress that can be dressed down for occasions too.
- high heels the shoes to dance the night away in
- appropriate bag barrel bag for overnight, clutch bag for evening, shoulder bag for day.
- Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the correct underwear. Start with a good foundation and the rest of the outfit will follow. Go and get yourself measured if you are not sure.
Common Fashion Mistakes Women Should Avoid
- Wrong colours. Know your skin and hair tone and what colours compliment you.
- Wrong size. Be honest when you shop. Wearing the right size clothes in good tailored fitting will make you look wonderful no matter what your size.
- Wrinkled clothes. Avoid looking like you haven't made the effort.
- Slave to fashion. Don't pick the trends up from the catwalks unless you are sure they will suit your bony shape and colouring.
- Wrong underwear. Wear good, well fitting underwear and don't show bra straps or slip hems.
- Too short skirts. They make it too easy to flash, keep your modesty intact.
- Too many colours. Lots of colours together confuse the eye, choose two or three.
- Too many patterns. Again, confusing and messy. Don't be afraid of colour or pattern but less is more.
- Too many accessories. Accessories can really make an outfit, but again don't overdo it.
- Unmatched shoes. Make sure your shoes match your outfit or stockings.
- Stuck in rut. Don't always stick to the one style of clothes, have some fun changing your wardrobe.
- Inappropriately dressed. Always dress for the occasion or wear functional clothes depending on the weather or season.
- Inappropriate make up. Day make up is lighter than evening and summer is lighter and more sunkissed than winter which is darker and matte.
- Scruffy shoes. The best outfit in the world can be ruined with scruffy shoes.
- Unmatched fabrics. Dress for the season, heavier knit for winter doesn't match with the lighter sheer summer fabrics.
- Uncoordinated wardrobe. Try to create a wardrobe of clothes you can mix and match so that you don't have to worry about putting outfits together.
- Same hairstyle. Update your hairstyle, don't get stuck in a rut.
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