Fashion trends come and go and it can be a difficult task to try to decide if a design is in style or not. Pundits, gurus, and experts line up to comment on what is hot and what is not. It may seem daunting to try to follow all of the advice out there. But there are a couple of easy steps that one can take to help ensure that there are not any fashion faux pas. Without memorizing a list of what is in style today there are some flexible suggestions to help anyone be more fashion forward in any situation.
First, consider the situation. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening," said 20th Century French fashion designer Coco Chanel. Think of the bigger picture. While an oversized cardigan and nicely fitting jeans would be a great choice to get coffee with a friend, it would not be a good choice to wear out to the ballet. Think about the norms of the situation you will be in, and figure out how to apply what you own to that situation. As Coco Chanel said, fashion is not just about clothes but the way we live our life. So when deciding about the outfit the first rule of thumb is to consider the situation the outfit will be worn.
The second item to consider is the intention of the outfit. There is a reason why one chooses to wear or not to wear every piece of clothing or accessory in a particular outfit. Should hoop earrings or stud earrings be worn? Or should earrings even be worn at all? The answer depends upon the intention of the of the evening. Is the intention to show class and authority, or is it to have some fun and try to attract a cutie from across the room? Part of fashion is being viewed the way you want to be. So if you have one intention for the evening, but your choice of clothing or accessories do not reflect that.
The last suggestion is to be comfortable in your selection. Have you ever seen someone and thought, "wow, they can really pull that outfit off!" Part of being able to pull an outfit off is being comfortable in the outfit and having the self-confidence in your selection. You may have the trendiest outfit, wearing it at a perfect location, and aiming for the right intent; however, if you do not look comfortable or think you look good then chances are everyone else will see the same thing too. Keeping these things in mind will help you be fashionable no matter what the circumstances are.
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