I had this list lying around for a while, collecting bits of quotes from a bunch of very fashionable folks from magazines and the like.
Enjoy!
- Observe who looks good and figure out why you like their style
- Know your body shape
- Get out of your comfort zone, but stay within your own rules
- Images in magazines are 2D, so imagine that the model is clipped, pinned and tied to look perfect
- Keep updating your look with a new haircut, colour or style
- Leave room in your suitcase when you travel
- Be aware of what is trendy but don’t follow them to a T (harem pants, anyone?)
- Wear good underwear
- Re-watch you favourite films and shows for inspiration
- Air our your clothes to limit washing them — it preserves colour and the fabric
- Don’t shop every season — shop only when a style resonates with you and skip the rest
- Look in a mirror before you leave the house
- Don’t keep up with fashion people — they get everything for free or are in major debt for it
- Wear your size or else cut the tag out if you feel bad
- Balance is the key to style — wear baggy items on top and tighter items below, and vice versa
- Wear the best shoes you can, because it really makes a difference in how you feel when you walk
- When you’re about to buy something $$, visualize it in your wardrobe; if you can’t think of 3 looks, put it back
- Roll up newspaper to stuff your shoes to keep their shape
- Use lavender to keep moths away
- Clutter clouds your vision, so cull your wardrobe ruthlessly