How to Flatter Your Personality in 5 Steps
Do you have trouble finding the perfect pieces to flatter your
personality? It's not easy to pick up great pieces to complement your
personal taste, especially on a budget, but these special tips make
things a lot easier for even those with a super-tight budget. Have a
peek and see which ones will work for you!
1. You browse with an open mind--and a list. When I can only afford a few pieces for the season, I make a detailed list of exactly what it is I need to buy. From list items like "black sweater" and "plaid shirt," I create a list of everything I like online that fits that category--and the price after coupon codes, discounts, and gift cards. If I have a lot of trouble choosing from each of the items on my list, I print off the pics of my top five, shuffle them, and choose one. This is great when each piece is awesome, and they all suit you--leave it up to fate.
2. You recycle all your accessories and jewelry from season to season. Buying new, trendy jewelry can be a waste of money--and it definitely doesn't flatter your personality! Instead, why not embrace jewelry that really shows off your taste? Classic jewelry isn't always boring--you can find pieces studded with semi-precious jewels, and it's easy to source exciting pieces with a more mystical, Eastern vibe, or an arthouse feel, for example.
3. You compromise. You need a basic black skirt, and a dress, for example, but you still want to make it yours. The compromise? Find a black dress that can be tucked in on itself and folded down as a skirt! All you do is wear the bottom half of the dress as a skirt, firmly belted, and then layer a long-sleeved shirt or a tunic up top. You create a two looks in one--quite easily, too--and you look stunning when you combine your favorite accessories and stockings for personal flair. I have been raiding the collections over at We Love Colors, which are really gorgeous, bright, and fun--they even have plus sizes!
4. You build off of looks you've seen before. It can be really challenging to style your own look when you have to kick things off from scratch. Just because we love fashion doesn't mean we are pro stylists, so have a look through current seasonal magazines and see what floats your boat, and then make it yours with tiny additions to change the fit and look for your outfit of choice. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to use a catalog for inspiration, which are usually more "doable" from an everyday perspective.
5. You are able to compromise between statement pieces and classic pieces. Sometimes, it's hard to pick the perfect statement piece when you need to invest in classics--look for items with trendy details that can be changed from season to season, like bright buttons and sashes.
How do you make your outfit look trendier, and let your personality shine through?
1. You browse with an open mind--and a list. When I can only afford a few pieces for the season, I make a detailed list of exactly what it is I need to buy. From list items like "black sweater" and "plaid shirt," I create a list of everything I like online that fits that category--and the price after coupon codes, discounts, and gift cards. If I have a lot of trouble choosing from each of the items on my list, I print off the pics of my top five, shuffle them, and choose one. This is great when each piece is awesome, and they all suit you--leave it up to fate.
2. You recycle all your accessories and jewelry from season to season. Buying new, trendy jewelry can be a waste of money--and it definitely doesn't flatter your personality! Instead, why not embrace jewelry that really shows off your taste? Classic jewelry isn't always boring--you can find pieces studded with semi-precious jewels, and it's easy to source exciting pieces with a more mystical, Eastern vibe, or an arthouse feel, for example.
3. You compromise. You need a basic black skirt, and a dress, for example, but you still want to make it yours. The compromise? Find a black dress that can be tucked in on itself and folded down as a skirt! All you do is wear the bottom half of the dress as a skirt, firmly belted, and then layer a long-sleeved shirt or a tunic up top. You create a two looks in one--quite easily, too--and you look stunning when you combine your favorite accessories and stockings for personal flair. I have been raiding the collections over at We Love Colors, which are really gorgeous, bright, and fun--they even have plus sizes!
4. You build off of looks you've seen before. It can be really challenging to style your own look when you have to kick things off from scratch. Just because we love fashion doesn't mean we are pro stylists, so have a look through current seasonal magazines and see what floats your boat, and then make it yours with tiny additions to change the fit and look for your outfit of choice. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to use a catalog for inspiration, which are usually more "doable" from an everyday perspective.
5. You are able to compromise between statement pieces and classic pieces. Sometimes, it's hard to pick the perfect statement piece when you need to invest in classics--look for items with trendy details that can be changed from season to season, like bright buttons and sashes.
How do you make your outfit look trendier, and let your personality shine through?
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