7 Must Do’s Before Stepping Out The Door

You know I love a good list especially one that helps you get your look together quickly and flawlessly.

Life is busy. I get it. So when it comes to remembering things, grabbing the kids and the keys are challenging enough let alone worrying about if what you’re wearing actually looks good.

So when it comes to getting ready, it’s not the getting dressed bit that is difficult, it’s looking and feeling the part before you walk out that door.

Now for those of you who know me, you’ll know I’m a woman who always makes time for style. I will get up that fifteen minutes earlier to avoid a chaotic start to the day and I have an organised and up-to-date wardrobe that serves me well – and I highly recommend you do also.

Even in the evening, I encourage you to make time for your look and put it together carefully. There is nothing worse than rushing out of the house with a random outfit that makes you both look and feel uncomfortable.

So today I am bringing you into my world to offer a list of seven things I do and encourage you to do before leaving the house. Promise that you’ll nail your look each time you do:

1. 1. 1. Check your back and front view in a full-length mirror. Now, I’m not talking a quick glance, spare a minute or so to really look over your look and make sure everything fits, is in place and visibly you look good. Oh and if you don’t own a full-length mirror, there are no alternatives – purchase one now!

         

      2. During your mirror session look at your overall appearance as you may need to add/remove something or change an item that you are wearing. As my style muse Olivia Palermo said (echoing the worlds of Coco Chanel) at last year’s Chadstone Icons of Style ~ Always take one thing off when leaving the house.

         Olivia Palermo, effortlessly stylish. Image via New York Girl Style

      3. Ask yourself if you feel comfortable in what you are wearing? Is it too tight or too short? Perhaps you keep fiddling with a hem or if you’ve decided that you won’t sit down in your jeans that day in case the zip gives in. Still not sure? Doing a squat is a good way to find out.

          Image via Venus Buzz

      4. Are you dressed appropriately for the occasion? Consider dress codes, daytime, evening time and work with what you’re comfortable in.

         Dress Codes Count Image via Marie Claire

      5. Are you appropriately dressed for the place or venue? This ties into number four. Everywhere is a consideration from lunch with the ladies to the school pick up.

         

      6. Check that what you are wearing is in proportion. Regardless of whether your shoulders physically match your hip measurements to create balance, your clothes can certainly make them look like they do. Look for areas that look too bulky or a little plain and add/remove as necessary. Accessories are great to play with for the perfect balancing act.

         Body balance is key to your look

      7. Finally, check you have your handbag essentials. Mine are perfume, lipstick and Illuminating Creme.

         

Now I know this list may look exhausting but it’s really only a few minutes work:) Practice it every day and you’ll soon become an expert in what makes you look and feel your best.

One final tip: avoid that snooze button in the morning and give your look the time it deserves – I promise you’ll feel better for it.

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