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Update in small doses. Not sure the urban
gypsy look is you? Try a peasant blouse with jeans or tailored
pants. Head-to-trendy looks ridiculous.
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If you think you are too old to wear something
(and you're not Madonna or Cher ) then you probably are.
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If your gut feeling is that a trend is too young for you,
then you'll probably never feel comfortable in it.
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Don't be afraid to dress out of your age group. Go
with how fashion makes you feel about yourself. If you feel
great in a mini and you're 55, then go for it. If you
prefer pantsuits and you're 22, then wear 'em.
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Black clothes always look more 1) Expensive 2) Flattering 3)
Sophisticated.
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If you're flat broke, skip shopping for a few
months. Cheapo, just-to-be-buying-something items are
almost always a bad investment (unless you're 18 with a great
body). Remix existing clothes, alter your hair, makeup and
accessories or steal something from your significant other's
closet until the financial situation brightens.
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Fads are usually over by the time the public hears
about them. Fads are a blip on the fashion timeline.
General trends have a longer shelf life and are a better
fashion bet and can be found at all price points.
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Leave your look for a while.
Ultra-conservative? Punch it up in a miniskirt, lowcut jeans
or a fringed handbag. Downtown diva? Try a girly knee-length
skirt. In other words, play, have fun, try to remember that
style should work for you, not the other way around. You'll
probably go back to your look after experimenting, but with a
new approach (look what it did for Courtney Love).
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Never sacrifice your professional image for the
sake of fashion. Strappy, see-through, extra-tight or
downright sleazy styles won't ever do your career any favors,
regardless of your career path. Many fashion spreads will
trumpet high slits, plunging necklines, sheer and a plethora
of inappropriate looks in the name of "femininity." But sexy
doesn't cut it for 9 to 5. Ever.
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Fashion is just one part of how the world
perceives you. Put much more thought into your
reading repertoire, spiritual nourishment and personal
relationships than your wardrobe. An inner peace and glow will
never go out of style. Even designer Kenneth Cole says "To be
aware is more important than what you wear."
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The #1 fashion rule If you love it, look
great in it and can afford it, buy it. Yes, it's really that
simple! ~ Cynthia
Nellis
