How to Dress Yourself and
Look Good (for Girls)
Do you have trouble getting dressed in themorning or are you unsure of how to wear that
new trendy skirt you've just gotten? Have you
always wondered what colors would look
amazing on you? Being well-dressed influences
other people to see you as competent, capable,
and smart, as well as helping you feel more
confident about yourself.
Steps
Shop for the right clothes to make you
look good. When you are shopping for
clothes make sure that you are conscious of
how the colors and cuts are going to look
on you. A shirt might be cute on the hanger
but if it has a thick fabric it may make your
waist look wider than it is.
pair of jeans that are cheap, but if
they don't fit right, you'll never wear
them. Don't waste money on buying
something just because its cheap. Only
buy clothes that are not too long,
loose, short, small or big for you. That
means always try on clothes before you
buy it.
Get clothes tailored .
Fit is so crucial for dressing well. A
jacket or a pair of jeans can be the
best investment, but if the item is too
wide or drags on the floor, it won't be.
Going to a tailor to get those things to
fit just right will make you look more
fashionable than having the newest "it"
fashion item.
Buy fun colors. Black and neutrals don't
draw attention while bright colors and
pales do. If you feel like your legs are
thicker than you want, don't buy bright red
jeans, no matter how fabulous they are. If
you love how tiny your arms look, invest in
a bright blue, long sleeve top. Remember:
The best color in the whole world is the one
that looks good on you
Look to fashion magazines These will debut what is the color scheme of that season. Try incorporating that color in a little to stay fashion forward. Don't buy a
yellow dress, for example, because you
can only wear that so much. Instead
try to buy yellow ballet flats or a yellow
belt that you can wear way more often.
Buy "staple" items.
should be solid colored, staple pieces. A
pair of good jeans will go a long way, a
watch can last forever, and a black dress is
an instant classic. Investing on these items
will pay of in the long run. While a red dress is fun and festive, you are unlikely to wear it a lot. So instead of looking at the price tag at face value think of it like this: cost/times worn. A dress that you wear 2 times might only cost $50, but a pair of $150 jeans that you wear once a week for three years will actually cost you less in the long run.
Staples include things like a little black
dress, good fitting jeans, nude heels, a
beige coat, black blazer, solid white
tees, ballet flats, brown boots, a
tailored pencil skirt, etc.
Buy fun, trendy pieces. These are
things like jeans, use them to add
some spark to your wardrobe. If you find
that the color and the fit of the jeans work
for you, buy them. Having trendy pieces will make a bold fashion statement and let you have fun with fashion. But then again,
trends are just that. TRENDS. Something
might be in style, but if it doesn't work for
your body type, its best to not waste the
money.
Try buying cheaper trendy pieces like
cool necklaces, a funky shirt, etc. that
you won't feel bad for having spent
money on when it goes out of fashion.
Put together an outfit. Keeping color
and fit in mind, star with the basics and
build. Once you have that, begin to build
with accessories. As Coco Chanel once said
"Get yourself fully dressed and then, before
walking out the front door, pause by the
mirror and remove one item." Remember
simplicity is best. A cute belt, cocktail ring,
or pearl necklace may be all you need to
pull your look together.
Put on the basics. If you are going for
a bold bottom like coral jeans, chances
are that you are going to want to play
down the rest of your outfit with
something like a flattering white tee.
Add dimension to your outfit. Throw on
a blazer or a cardigan. Stick to
neutrals to balance the bold bottoms,
so something like a navy blazer or
beige cardigan.
Find the right accessories. For a bolder
look, add chunky gold jewelry. For a
preppier look, add a cut headband and
some pearl earrings.
Put on your shoes. Add heels for some
height, boots for a more casual look,
ballet flats for a feminine look.
Do your hair and make-up everyday.
The first thing someone notices about
you is your face and hair. If you take care of
these things, and put effort into getting
ready in the morning, the most casual outfit
will look completely chic. Once again, you
want to work on the what-flatters-you-best
theory. So skip the neon pink eye shadows
you saw in Vogue this month and switch to
a light purple that brings the color out of
your green eyes.
Remember confidence. It's the most
important thing a woman can have.
Keep a smile on your face; and always keep
your chin up and look straight forward when you are walking.
Tips
Try not to wear the same color all of the
time. If you find a color that looks good on
you, that's great. But maybe you want to save that special color for special occasions like dates and parties.
Try a little variety. Don't cater too much to the trends- these usually last just a season, and move on rather quickly. Relegate the trends to you accent pieces, and mix these up with your basic pieces.
If you are going to wear two colors, for
example: purple and black, don't wear a
purple shirt and a purple scarf and then black jeans. Try to wear all black, then add a purple
scarf, so it's like an added color, then wear
purple shoes to match the scarf. Separating
the colors will look fabulous and not too
squished at the same time. Or try to wear a
purple shirt and black jeans with a black hat.So separate the colors!
Shoes are very fun to shop for, of course, but if you are on a budget, go for the clothes first.Shoes can make you appear taller/shorter, and can be the perfect finish to an outfit.
Dresses can look very chic this summer so if
you are looking for a fun and flirty outfit to
wear, a dress and simple jewelry can look hot!
Dress according to the occasion (e.g. a formal party: a posh dress; an informal beach party: a flirty summer dress with a bikini underneath, shell jewelry and some cute flip flops, etc.)