Following Fashion Trends

One of the many fashion mistakes that women make is relying
too much on the fashion media to choose what they wear. Keeping
in touch with the changing styles is great but following them to the
extent that your clothes are outdated by the end of the season
can cost you money and leave you feeling like you never have
anything to wear.

A woman who has developed her personal style has something
to wear for every occasion, feels good about her purchases, can
mix and match easily and always looks great and in style. She
does all this and still manages not to break the bank.

To develop your personal style and not become a fashion victim:
1) Decide if your fashion personality is dramatic, casual,
classic or romantic - Fashion Personality

2) When you have determined your fashion personality
decide which clothing items you have now that fit your style and
which should be replaced.

3) Start with your clothing staples - jackets, pants, skirts
and tops - and build around them.

4) Decide if you need to make any changes to your hair,
makeup or wardrobe colors? Do they suit your fashion personality?
What are they saying about you?

5) Use accessories to personalize and update your look.

These are just some of the steps you can take to develop your style.
Looking your best is easy when you get to know which styles look
best on you, the styles that fit your lifestyle and personality and how
to put it all together. Don't give in to following fashion trends without giving
some thought to how they make you look and your fashion personality.

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Sheila Dicks is an Image and Wardrobe consultant who
helps women feel more confident by dressing to suit their
body type. To get tips on how to dress slimmer and find
your best styles get a copy of her ebook 'Image Makeover'
at http://www.how-to-dress.com or go to
http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to get the
Free Report ' 7 Things Your Girlfriends Won't Tell You
About Beauty and Fashion'.