Know Everything About Fashion Sense - Think Before You Shop
Genuine inner
strength neither competes, nor compares itself to others. Guy Finley
When shopping,
do you ever find yourself doubting the reason for your own actions?
Or, do you suddenly get a mind-freeze when buying something you do
not need just because may be on sale? It is really like the old
saying that goes, the devil made me do it, or, I do not know why I
bought this dress, or this skirt, top, shoes, or whatever.
In a situation
like this, you must learn to laugh about it, salvage your pride for
the mistake, and if you are too embarrassed to return it to the
store, give it away as a gift. We have all been there. And it is a
huge part of learning and recognizing your fashion sense, or your
lack of it.
Rather than
try to shop in an unorganized, haphazard sort of way, think about the
type of person you are and the style of clothing you plan to purchase
for your wardrobe. Then base your shopping habits on items that meet
your personality and uniqueness. No matter how much you conform to
what is offered in the stores,
and what is popular at the moment, there are no two persons that will
look exactly the same in the same outfit.
Before you
step foot in the next shopping mall, stop and take a clear look at
your life. Visualize every single place you frequently go and what
you do while there. If your daily destination is to work, school, an
at-home mom, a small business owner, a corporate executive, an
entertainer, whatever, these are the places where you spend a good
portion of every day doing many of the same sorts of things.
Your clothing
purchases for these activities should make up the major part of your
wardrobe. If you are not a glamorous entertainer, you will not have a
closet full of after-five outfits. Clothing for what you do most
frequently is your biggest investment. This is where you need the
greatest variety. Clothing made in easy care fabrics are often the
most important feature.
Next, decide
what you can afford to spend. If, like most people, you have a
limited amount to spend on clothing, make the most of each purchase.
Plan well and with good values in mind.
Avoid trendy
fashions that go out of style within three to six months. For longer
lasting value, classic styles in versace
dresses, armani
suits and d&g
coats are always a good investment.
Is your
present wardrobe worth saving? Make a list of every garment in your
closet. Buy only new items when you need to discard old, out-of-style
items. As fabrics have a tendency to fade from dirt, dust, and
perspiration, protect and store your out-of-season clothing in
dust-proof bags. Make sure your garments are laundered before storing
them away.
Using the list
you made of the clothing in your wardrobe,
with a little careful planning and judgment, you will be able to
decide which items from last season are still wearable. With a few
alterations and your imagination, you may be able to update the look.
For example, wear one of your classic suit
jackets with a new sleeveless dress or long
skirt.
In order to
care for the various fabrics that make up your wardrobe, most
garments come with a care-label. This tag tells you what the fabric
is and whether it should be dry-cleaned or if it is suitable for
machine laundering. Saving the tag may save you the expense of
dry-cleaning a garment that is completely washable, or ruining one by
washing it when it should have been dry-cleaned.
Fashion sense
comes with planning, with care, and with one purchase at a time. Your
wardrobe reflects not only your fashion taste, but also your
judgment. Knowing the type of person you are and the style of designer
clothing you plan to purchase for your wardrobe is the basic
step. Remember, your shopping habits are formed when you purchase
items that meet your personality and your uniqueness.
With these
thoughts in mind, have fun shopping! |
