Do you feel like you are in a fashion rut? You buy way too many clothes in
one color, everything you have in your closet looks the same and you struggle to
find something to wear, let alone find something that makes you feel good? If
this is true, it’s time to add some excitement to your wardrobe.
Every morning when you leave your home you deserve to feel great about what
you’re wearing. This doesn’t mean that you have to be dressed in expensive or
designer clothing; it does mean that you will have chosen a clothing style that
suits you and is in a color that makes your skin glow. To jazz up your style
start with:
1. Getting to know the colors that look great on you. When you wear colors
that suit your skin tone your skin looks more radiant, fine lines, dark circles
and wrinkles are less apparent. Wearing the wrong colors (a mistake many women
make) will make your skin look sallow, drab and lines and wrinkles will stand
out. Before you purchase an outfit be sure the color will make your skin look
radiant. If you are one of those women who always buy the same color, use that
color as a starting point and add a few colors at a time (from your color
palette) to create interest in your wardrobe.
2. Wearing clothes that are flattering for your body shape: Choose clothes
that bring out your positive features. Get to know your body shape and choose
the styles that are best for it. When your clothing purchases are based on how
the garment affects your body shape getting dressed is a thrill. Choosing the
styles that suit your shape will make you look thinner, taller and younger. If
you are wearing the wrong clothing styles you will look larger, frumpy and
matronly.
3. Choosing accessories that complement your outfits. Accessories such as
scarves, handbags, shoes, gloves and necklaces will bring any outfit alive –
accessories have jassability!
4. Bringing the whole look together. Now that you have the right colors,
style and accessories your hairstyle and makeup cannot be overlooked. Makeup
should match in occasion and color. For example, lighter lipstick, eye shadow
and blush for day and darker for evening. Lipstick and blush colors should be in
the same color family (cool or warm) as your outfit. Your hairstyle should
complement the color of your skin and also be in harmony with what you are
wearing.
5. Creating a smart image with a winning smile and attitude. A genuine smile
makes you appear more approachable. Those who treat others with respect and
respect themselves are on the way to creating an image that is impeccable.
©Copyright 2006 Sheila Dicks
