LOVING THE MIRROR
When you’re a teenager, your style is a big part of who you are. Once you enter the working world though, you begin to fear your individuality may be perceived as sticking out when it shouldn’t. Suddenly, your sense of what looks good is only based on what’s functional, or worse, what’s comfortable. How does this happen? Why does this shift occur?
Now, I am not saying your clothing shouldn’t be comfortable. We often keep outfits in our closet that are meant for coziness, regardless of how unflattering they may look. The problem is, the more we give up on style, the more our body image can warp over time. Though the media certainly perpetuates this decrease in self-confidence among women, there are ways that a woman can take back the control of her body and mind and give herself a whole new sense of who she is.
FUN FACTOR IN FASHION
Digging through your closet, you’ll want to lookout for a few things. The first question you should ask is, do your clothes reflect the person you are today? There are probably quite a few items in your wardrobe that may have looked really great ten years ago, but that doesn’t mean you should pull them out ever again. Also, we tend to keep articles of clothing just because we love them, but the real question is, how much do the clothes love us?
People need to feel good in their clothes. This is accomplished by having outfits that make us look good and help us exude confidence. It is not necessary to be on the cutting edge of haute couture. However, there are always a few items in each seasons new clothing lines that may inspire us.
Runway models are there to highlight clothes. By the same token, clothes should be there to highlight us. I’ve been known to wear my fair share of frumpy stuff. We all have those days where cozy is all that will do, so you shouldn’t feel guilty when you aren’t looking your best. A great outfit that also feels great however, will do more than just make you look good, it can also help to make you feel amazing.
SHOP WELL, SHOP FOR FUN
Shopping for new clothes shouldn’t always mean making a new purchase. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my brother, it’s that you have to do your research before any new purchase. Now his research may be a little different as he’s usually looking to buy expensive toys and electronics. At first I found his obsessive nature of taking months to decide on a new computer, television, or video game system a little over the top, but it became clearer that the more time he took, the better matched he was to his new purchase.
My spin on this technique, is that I leave all my credit cards at home along, with my bank card. I also make a point to bring a minimal amount of cash with me. Stores will usually hold something aside for you anyway, so you don’t have to feel pressured to buy right away. This has proven highly successful to my wardrobe and my bank account. I no longer fall into the trap of impulse buys; buyer’s remorse is far too painful. If I like an item I make sure to go back a couple of days later and try it on a second time. My aim isn’t to fill my closet as fast as possible and it shouldn’t be yours either. Creating your own personal style is your chance to be artistic. Your sense of fashion tells people who you are, so be an individual, be stylish, be you.
Your faithful shopper,
Lady Likeable
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