1. Don't Number Crunch - You can find a great piece of clothing at any price; it doesn't have to have a designer price tag to look good. How you put pieces together is the real trick.2. Have Confidence- A little poise goes along way, if you feel fabulous, you will look fabulous.
3. No Matchy-Matchy- Your shoes, bags, and belts don't have to match each other, trying mixing it up black and brown work wonders together when done right.
4. Just Say No to Panty Hose- unless they are a great pair of opaque tights, the nude panty hose have to go, try wearing a bronzer over freshly shaved legs to get an up to date look, and please do not wear them with open toe shoes!
5. Mix and Match- Try adding different textures leather with soft cottons, floral prints with stripes, stay in the same color hue and you will pull it off perfectly.
6. Strut Your Stuff- Tailor your clothing to fit your shape, don't' just let pieces hang miscellaneously, have them work with your body not against it.
7. Do White- Whites, creams, beiges are luxurious colors that can be worked into a wardrobe all year round, try white straight leg pants with brown boots in cooler months for a chic look.
8. Take Care of Your Wear- If you are meticulous with your clothing it will show, there are care instruction tags for a reason.
9. Splurge on a Bag- A handbag is the best place to put a little extra cash; it is a piece used every day, and deserves a little more attention.
10. Complete the Look- If you have an amazing dress on or just a basic T and Denim, don't forget to finish the look, accessorize, including your hair, a touch of mascara, gloss, and a manicure.
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Dawn Del Russo, Fashion Expert Featured in Print like US Weekly, Life and Style and National TV Fox 5.
I love this! Thanks so much for a great bit of advice that we often forget! I totally agree with splurging a little bit on a great bag or pair of shoes. An outfit doesn't have to cost a fortune to make a woman feel like a million bucks! I am guilty of neglecting the small stuff on occassion...but the finishing touch of adding just the right bracelet and pair of earrings to a great pair of jeans and a basic T can really pull an outfit together in a flash!
Great article Dawn! Thanks for the tips!
~Theresa
I'm constantly telling my clients when I take them personal shopping that you can create any look and feel for yourself on any budget! I completely agree on spurging on a handbag; we take them with us everywhere and add the finish touch to our look! :)