Friday, June 5th, 2009
If you are somebody who buy clothes on impulse without planning when you will wear the item of clothing and with what, then you are not alone. There are many reasons why we shop and often it isn’t because we need to buy anything. Sometimes we buy clothes to cheer ourselves up or we see something lovely on somebody else or on a mannequin in a shop window.
This can be both wasteful of money and wasteful of wardrobe space. Think about it, how many pairs of jeans do we really need and how many classic white shirts will we wear in a week? Most clothes are washable these days and nearly everybody has access to a washing machine, so clothes can be washed, dried and ironed very quickly. Gone are the days of Monday “washing day”.
Before embarking on a wardrobe weed, it is worth spending a little time working out how you spend your week. A pie chart is a useful tool here. Work out how much time you spend at work, at home, socialising and at what level you socialise. For example do you socialise informally with friends at the pub, go clubbing or attend smart dinner parties or fundraising balls? Once you have ascertained how you spend your time, you can start sorting your wardrobe. The aim is to match the quantity of clothes to the quantity of time you might be wearing them. So for example if you work a 40 hour week and are required to wear smart suits, a large proportion of your wardrobe needs to be allocated to work clothes.
Now you need look at how often you have worn the clothes you have. The general rule is that if you haven’t worn something for 12 months, its time to get rid of it! Some clothes have sentimental value, in which case they can be packed away with moth repellent lavender, under the bed or on a top shelf.
It is important to have a structure to your wardrobe. You need some basics in a good neutral colour that suits you. If you are struggling to work out what your neutral colours are, a colour analysis is perhaps what you need. You will need two or three pairs of trousers, skirts and jackets (this needs to be altered according to your lifestyle pie chart) in neutral colours which can then be mixed and matched with tops, blouses and knitwear in a range of flattering colours. If you get it right, you will be able to make several different outfits out of a handful of items.
Once you have decided what to keep, make three piles with the discarded items. One pile of good quality, clean and relatively up to date items that you can either sell through a seconds shop or on ebay. A second pile of clean unstained items that can be taken to a charity shop and a third pile that is probably unsalvageable that can be recycled.
Alternatively why not arrange a “swop shop” with some friends. Your cast offs may be just what someone else is looking for! It could be a fun way to get together and you could end up with a whole new wardrobe too.
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
I often ask clients, “If you have to get dressed in five minutes, what would you wear?” The answer is often the same, “I don’t know!”
In our society, we all have extremely busy lives. Yet, we tend to neglect important aspects of our lives. Paying close attention to how we look when we leave our homes requires real time, strong effort, and adequate preparation. Choosing the right clothes for your wardrobe should be on the top of your priority list.
Creating plans to update and enhance your wardrobe for 2008 may seem tedious and unimportant. Uniquely, there are many benefits to updating your wardrobe. If you are truly considering losing weight and looking slimmer, you need to evaluate your options now!
Some people have missed out on jobs and other important opportunities because of what they wore to their interview. This change is the result of visual stimulation provided by the entertainment and fashion industries. Increasing numbers of retailers are creating specialty boutiques, stores, and shops to fit this growing need. It is up to you to use these retailers to your benefit. It is my job and duty to help my clients recognize the importance of choosing the right clothes with the hope that they will spend less time wasting money on clothes they will never wear.
The first step in updating your wardrobe is to evaluate what you own. Creating an inventory list of what you have in your closet makes it clear of where you currently stand and what you need to purchase. Create categories for your clothing: casual, work, dress, and special occasions.
The next step is to examine the clothing you own and how it fits your lifestyle. Your lifestyle deeply influences the way you look. Do you participate in sports that require certain clothing? To you attend sporting events, which require specific clothing? Are you in the medical field? Does your job require scrubs as a wardrobe? Do you work in an office environment, which requires suits worn on a daily basis?
Once you have determined what you own and how your clothing fits your life, you must determine what clothing you will keep, give-away, and throw away. Critique each individual piece of clothing you own. Check for loose buttons, holes, stains, etc… Try on all clothing in a full length mirror. It’s amazing how a full length mirror can help you access how you look. In addition, create piles for your clothing. You should have a keep pile, throw-away pile, and give-away pile.
One of the great benefits of giving clothing away is you are providing a less fortunate person with clothing and you can utilize a tax deduction. Dress for Success of Jackson is a great organization to support. Women are provided attire to wear to job interviews. Dress for Success of Jackson helps these women secure a better future for themselves, as well as for their family.
Next, create a list of what you need to complete your wardrobe. What do you need to purchase? What do you need to replace after giving the clothing away? What accessories do you need? Here is a checklist of wardrobe basics:
1. Three piece suit (jacket, skirt, pants)
2. Fitted Jacket
3. Versatile Skirt
4. White Dress Shirt
5. Day Dress
6. Basic Black Dress
7. Slacks
8. Black Dress
9. Trench Coat
10. Handbag
Using your checklist, determine stores and boutiques, which fit your style and budget. Planning out your shopping route can ease the pain and frustration associated with shopping. If you really dread shopping, you can always hire an image consultant to journey with you or without you.
To enhance your wardrobe is a really simple process. Setting aside a Saturday to evaluate what you own is worth the effort. Adequate planning, effort, and preparation can have you looking great in 2008.
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
When you are building a wardrobe there are many things to consider so you have everything you needed for the perfect style. Many of the things that you need to know include your body type, size, being realistic, and your best colors. These things will help you make good decisions on the type of clothing that you should wear.
Your body type is everything when it comes to purchasing clothing and building your wardrobe. You may love jeans but have all of the wrong pairs that don’t fit you right. When you choose clothing you have to build the wardrobe based on how thin or heavy you are, the length of your legs, the size of your bust, and much more. Many women with a really small bust wear tops that are designed for a larger breast size. This only looks silly and doesn’t fit right. Wear clothing that looks right with the type of body you have. Clothing needs to fit you right. This doesn’t mean tight but appropriately. If it is too baggy it may make you look larger than you already are.
Another consideration is being smart about the size. Just because your favorite clothing manufacturer makes an outfit in your size doesn’t meant that is right for your body and your size. You may even have coupons from them and want to spend them on one of their outfits. This would be a bad decision if you didn’t base your decision on the type of outfit. For example, if you are overweight and have a large stomach then you may not want to wear a pair of low rise jeans that hang below the hip bones. If you are really tall you won’t want to wear them either because they will make you look even taller. Short and thin women can get away with these types of jeans because they will add height that they need.
Colors need to be considered also when you are building your wardrobe. Most women assume that they can build a base of their wardrobe with black but instead black looks terrible on them. Make sure that the color looks good on you and that it is not too overpowering for your body type and style. You want to be noticed as fashionable but also for people to notice you. The best way to get started with a wardrobe base is to learn which colors are your best colors. This way you can buy a few pieces to build your wardrobe on. Don’t wear the same color everyday though.
There are many things that you need to consider when you are building a wardrobe. You have to be fashionable but the clothing you choose must match your body type and your style. Make sure that what you are wearing matches you and looks good on you. Never be afraid to ask in a store. However, always remember that many sales reps in a department store are making commission so they may tell you something looks good when it really doesn’t.
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Friday, April 24th, 2009
In the popular movie “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”, author C.S. Lewis created the imaginary land of Narnia, where 4 children encounter time travel and discover the forces of both good and evil, and take a much greater part in that battle than they had ever dreamed possible.
Set during World War 2, four siblings Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund are moved to the county because of the bombing in London, and begin to explore the big house that is their temporary new home. In a back room of the house is a large wardrobe filled with many coats. The youngest sister, Lucy, runs into the wardrobe to hide from the other kids, and in so doing discovers that the back of the wardrobe is the door to another world named Narnia. In that world she encounters a faun named Tumnus who lulls her to sleep with an enchanting tune on his flute. When she returns hours later through the wardrobe to her brothers and sister, she finds that no time at all has elapsed. Apparently time in Narnia is non-correlated with time in England. (A notion, by the way, consistent with Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.) Her siblings quite naturally chide her when she tells them of her adventure, but she remains convinced her experience was real. One by one the others also enter, but find that this new world of Narnia is no longer a happy place but is locked in the grip of perpetual winter by the magic of an evil queen.
In due time the children, known in Narnia as “sons of Adam and daughters of Eve” learn that Aslan, the lion king of this world of Narnia, is coming back and can help them against the witch. But when they learn that one of their own, Edmund, was deceived by the witch and now is actually in her service, they need even more help. Aslan is as good as he is powerful, and with him all things are possible. He eventually gives his life in exchange for their release from the magic of the White Witch, then comes back to life due to “deeper magic from before the dawn of time.” (Wormholes into another dimension?) After much battling the forces of evil with Aslan’s help and finally defeating the White Witch, the 4 children eventually rule the kingdom of Narnia as Kings and Queens for what seemed like a thousand years before being whisked back to England only to find themselves children again playing in the old house.
Hmmmm. Sounds kind of familiar…like something that has been going on in our world for the past few thousand years.
Well, be that as it may, and setting aside for a moment the obvious parallels to Christianity, it occurred to me that Einstein would have been first in line to see the movie.
How so?
For one thing, Einstein, known for his massive knowledge, said “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.”
In the land of Narnia time was completely non-correlated to time in England, which is consistent with Einstein’ theory of time dilation. And wormholes that tunnel into distant regions of space and time and black holes and string theory and spacetime curvature… “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe” has it all and more.
Move over, Albert, I’m coming with you!
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Monday, April 20th, 2009
Are you staying over at your parent’s place for thanksgiving?
Will you be attending one party after another during the holiday season?
Are you going away on a vacation?
Don’t forget to bring along your jewelry wardrobe. If you are space-challenged, you might even be able to pack your entire jewelry wardrobe into a pillbox.
Get yourself cubic zirconia diamond and gemstone earrings. These are all the accessories you need to carry along with you for your traveling wardrobe.
For one thing, earrings set in sparkling gemstones enhance a woman’s appearance instantly. As the light from the gemstones are reflected on the wearer’s face, her skin looks more radiant and her eyes light up. Somehow diamond earrings are able to bring out a woman’s innate beauty.
The best thing about earrings is that you can fit several pairs of earrings into a tiny coin purse or even a pillbox if you are talking about those tiny stud earrings. Larger chandelier earrings or shoulder dusters should fit nicely into a waist pouch or a coin purse or any spare space in your suitcase or even a CD wallet. In any case, you would be able to carry an entire jewelry wardrobe wherever you go.
Bring along diamond stud earrings for the day, larger clip on earrings (no dangles as these are distracting) for the office, hoops for glamor and shoulder dusters or chandelier earrings for red carpet moments when you want to look amazing.
Switch earrings when you go from day to night. Gorgeous drop earrings are wonderful for a romantic date, and chandelier earrings are for times when you are dressed to kill.
There is a major disadvantage with bringing around diamonds or precious gemstones with you when you travel. For one thing. you could get robbed. Or you might lose an expensive diamond earring while you are dancing, or moving from one place to another. That might mean hundreds or even thousands of dollars down the drain.
For women on the go, your best bet would be something that looks like diamonds and rubies and precious gemstones, but costs very little in comparison. I’m talking about costume jewelry. Unlike tacky costume jewelry centuries ago, today’s imitation diamonds look so much like the real thing that you may need special instruments to tell the difference. The very affordable cubic zirconia is often used in place of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds in the best costume jewelry that may be made of precious silver. You can even get a look-alike pair inspired by what your favorite Hollywood starlet wore to the Oscars, or which your favorite celeb wore to the Grammys. You can even get jewelry inspired by Bulgari and other prohibitively expensive fine jewelry store. These CZ earrings are jewels you can wear freely when you travel.
With cubic zirconia earrings, you can afford to collect a complete jewelry wardrobe. Pick earrings in colors you normally wear to match your clothes. These should be colors that flatter you.
Also get earrings that are white and colorless (think diamonds) as these would go with all your outfits.
Take into account your size.
If you are big, go for chunky jewelry. Few women can carry them off with panache and you are one of these lucky few. These are the earrings you can wear:
1. Large clip on earrings or button earrings.
2. Chandelier earrings
3. Shoulder Duster earrings
4. Stunning earrings with large drops
5. Large, chunky hoop earrings.
If you are petite, go for dainty earrings. Tiny studs wouldn’t get lost on you as they might on your larger friends. Wear earrings that look wonderful on you but odd on them.
1. Tiny stud earrings
2. Delicate filigree earrings
3. Small drop earrings
4. Single stone ear studs
5. Dainty dangling earrings
You earring wardrobe can transform any outfit you wear.
Wearing a little black dress?
You can change your look by switching the accessories.
For a fancy dinner, try that LBD with a pair of shoulder dusters and a pair of metallic stiletto sandals. Style your hair in an updo and let a few tendrils loose.
For a romantic dinner, wear that black dress with demure drop earrings and Mary Janes. Tuck your hair behind your ears.
For a business presentation, wear that dress with a power jacket and clip on earrings or button earrings and a pair of black pumps.
For a sexy date, wear hoop earrings with your little black dress and a pair of Manilo Blahniks.
Get the picture?
Back home, you can organize your entire collection in a pretty jewelry box or a compartmentalized box meant for fish bait. Whichever suits your needs for your jewelry collection.
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Monday, March 9th, 2009
When it’s drab outside during these winter months, we often wish we could inject some colour into our lives to cheer us up. We can so easily do this by way of our clothing but when we are so used to wearing our staple black, brown, charcoal & navy, many of us are overwhelmed by the mass of colours available to us.
So, let’s investigate colour, take the plunge and add a splash of colour to our working wardrobe. By understanding the psychology of colour, you can apply it to help lift your mood, give you confidence and can even use it to your advantage by potentially boosting your career opportunities.
Most of us will have staple Navy Blue in our wardrobes. This colour provides a fantastic base for us all. But why? Well, navy is the colour that most conveys trust and order. When you wear navy, it allows you to be authoritative yet approachable. Think about the many police forces across the globe whose uniforms are blue! Therefore blue is for the work place teamed with a splash of colour in a blouse, top, shirt or tie.
Red is a great colour if you wish to appear confident and full of energy. So, when you want people to sit up and take notice, opt for a splash of red. Red is a good colour to add in a tie or top when chairing a meeting but to be avoided at a job interview as it could be interpreted as aggressive or impatient. You’ll do well to wear red on a Friday if your energy levels are low but doesn’t do so well if trying to rock the kids to sleep!
Many of us have a basic white shirt or blouse in our working wardrobe. This is great because it portrays a fresh and clean image. But beware of white looking harsh and opt for a soft white, so as to soften the look and appear more friendly and approachable. White can also be viewed as boring and predictable, so if I were you, I’d opt for one of the other colours we’re discussing here before heading back to your white.
Yellow, by it’s very nature, is a colour of activity and by portraying fun, can allow your personality to shine through. But, also a volatile colour, it’s not a great look worn from head to toe or worn during a meeting, as it can distract attention. However, a yellow tie or cardigan is enough.
Green, being a colour of nature is dependable and calming; think about our paramedics in green. So if you have feelings of nervousness, try experimenting with shades of green to keep you calm. With it’s camouflage properties, green can help you blend into your work environment, not good if you are after that promotion!
Pink is one colour many of us shy away from. But, at work it can portray non-threatening and gentle qualities. However, men can get away with wearing pink at work far more than women can. On a man, through a shirt or tie, it can show self confidence and creativeness, but on a woman it can appear too girly and damage confidence in your professionalism.
So here are just some ideas on injecting some colour into your wardrobe. Why not pop along to see your local style consultant to find more about how to wear colours which suit you best.
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
Walk in wardrobes –the storage solution of the century…! There has never been a time when people have paid more attention to interiors and the home.
This explosion of interest has triggered a surge in home improvements, maintenance projects and redecoration works, resulting in thousands of pounds spent in this area and a great pride in the home. Understandably, customers demand reliable manufacturers and skilled craftsmen to undertake their projects to a high standard. The products and furniture must be an investment and of a high quality. This is where companies such as Pah design Ltd are sought after to provide this reliability.
Pah design Ltd specialize in the design and supply of beautiful walk in wardrobes, dressing rooms and fitted bedroom. All made by our renowned manufacturer in the Venetian province of Italy with over 80 years experience and history in furniture manufacturing. Their design and manufacturing techniques are aimed to define a collection of furnishing systems and furniture reflecting a strong concept of living where every home is a unique dimension in which functional needs combine with feelings, affinities and different tastes.
Walk in wardrobes zone and Pah design Ltd will present you with a full 3D colour presentation by email for your convenience. This initial design will be based on your storage requirements with you and your way of living in mind. All we ask is that you study our website, peruse the great images and view the wealth of information regarding walk in wardrobes and dressing rooms. Then simply give us a call or contact us through our website. Have your room dimensions and ideas ready, either talk them through with us or email, fax or mail them, whichever is convenient for you. Details are on our website.
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
From sexy summer clothes, fall and winter fashion trends took an
about turn. Anything that seemed sexy in summer now looks tarty.
Your grandmother’s wardrobe is now in vogue. Now everything you
own seems so out of fashion. What is a girl to do?
First of all, do NOT panic.
The trend now is well tailored, high quality, hard to knock off
clothing. A look that demands respect. The look is romantic.
Feminine. In darker, somber colors. A gothic Cinderella if you
will.
That translates to quality, not quantity. With just 9 pieces,
you can rebuild your Autumn and Winter wardrobe from scratch,
and look totally chic as the temperatures fall. Every piece has
to be really well made. Go for the best you can afford. The look
for this season is ladylike chic. The kind that demands and gets
respect.
Get ready for plenty of somber black, plum, deep colors with a
light touch of pink
fashion pieces to lift things a little.
Choose your color scheme. Black, plum and bright pink, or
Navyblue, gray and pale pink are some ideas you could work with.
Pick colors that you look your best in and which go with one
another. Alternatively, try a striking combination of black,
white and red.
Once you have decided on your color scheme, stick to it. That
way, everything in your wardrobe can be coordinated with
everything else, giving you countless looks from those few
pieces.
Feel free to choose items with frills, ribbons and other
romantic details as these define this season’s romantic fashion
trends.
#1 Gorgeous women’s
winter coats (at least 1) or a fur vest. This is going to
be your main look whenever you are outdoors. The fur vest is the
latest thing for this fall, winter season though. And it really
dresses up everything you wear it with. Even a pair of jeans
looks formal when you put on your fur vest.
#2 Beautifully tailored women’s
suits (at least 1) in any of your 3 chosen colors. A well
tailored skirt and jacket combination that is feminine and
versatile. This is something you can wear everyday.
#3 Ok. I know that feminine, loose floaty clothes are in. What
with the tulip skirt and all. But seriously. Who wants to have
hips that look even larger than reality? No, you still need a
pair of jeans. I don’t care what the fashion magazines or
designers dish out to us. Women have a right to wear clothes
that flatter the real figure. What is hot, has always been hot
and always will be hot is a pair of tight jeans.
A pair that makes you look your very best. You wear the clothes,
not the other way around.
#4 Wool
tights, pantyhose or stockings. Again for warmth and class.
to keep your legs warm when you wear a skirt or a dress.
#5 A romantic women’s
blouse. This time around, the look is romantic. The
oversized man style shirt wouldn’t do. You need something
romantic. The blouse is the new season’s must have.
#6 A beautiful dress. What could be more romantic than a dress.
Dresses
are hot this season, especially now that the romantic look is
big. You need at least 1 blouse in your new wardrobe.
#7 A pair of boots that go
with everything in your new wardrobe. They keep you warm they
are versatile and give your outfit an edge.
#8 A pair of leather
gloves to keep your hands warm and which look really sleek.
#9 A knit top to stretch your wardrobe further. The classic
every autumn and winter is the turtle
neck. It looks elegant and keeps your neck warm
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Unless you’re Beyonce Knowles or, Victoria Beckham then your wardrobe will be less about designer labels and more about a style to suit your budget and lifestyle.
Your wardrobe should be an extension of your personality, by keeping in mind the following basic principles you can have the perfect wardrobe on a budget that reflects your style.
1. Be realistic about your body type
No one is perfect so be honest with yourself about your shape and size.
Before you go out shopping have an honest overall picture of your body shape and proportion in relation to the length and width of your torso, arms, legs, waist etc.
Think about the areas you will want to accentuate and those you will want to disguise.
Squeezing into clothes a size too small, does not make you look smaller, it makes you look like you’ve squeezed into a size too small. Wear clothes that fit properly!
2. Don’t be a slave to fashion
Just because it’s in the shops does not mean it is for you.
This point cannot be stressed enough. While we understand the pressure to fit in and wear what everyone else is wearing, you will only ever be fashionable if you look attractive in what you are wearing.
3. Choose colors that flatter
Experiment with different colored clothing and see the effect it has on your skin.
The colors you choose can make a huge difference to whether you look healthy and vibrant or tired and washed out.
If you are pale then you should be particularly mindful of this and be careful of yellows, oranges, greys or browns.
Building your wardrobe on a budget
Now you know how to wear your clothes, what does your wardrobe need to ensure you can step out looking perfect in all seasons.
The key to the perfect wardrobe on a budget is to mix and match. By including the following base items in your wardrobe, you should have an ample selection of outfits for all occasions.
Pants:
2 pair of evening pants
3 pairs of work pants
2 pairs of casual pants
Skirts:
2 skirt for evenings or social events
2 skirts for work
1 skirt for casual wear
Tops:
One week’s worth of work tops/blouses
2 casual weekend tops and 2 t-shirt tops
2 jumpers/cardigans
4 evening tops
Dresses:
One little black dress
Jackets/Coats:
2 Blazers or suit jackets for work
1 casual jacket for weekend or fun
1 evening jacket or wrap
1 heavyweight coat
Shoes:
2 pair of evening shoes
1 pair of stylish boots for winter or sandals for summer
2 pairs of work shoes in black, brown or navy depending on your base color)
1 pair of black, brown or navy casual or walking shoes
1 pair of tennis shoes (sneakers)
By including these base pieces, your wardrobe will be flexible and easy to mix and match.
Choose base colors that complement each other then not only will your wardrobe appear larger than it is, but it will also be suitable all season round and in the colder months you will be able to wear your clothing in layers.
By ensuring your wardrobe has a good base, and ensuring any items you add are selected with care and attention, your wardrobe on a budget will be perfect for a long time.
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
Some things can be done in a hurry, some in pieces, some all at once, some in stages, and some not at all. It is up to us to fit the process to the task.
-Ann Wilson Schaef
Having the basic clothing in your wardrobe requires careful planning. It is a controlled series of garments designed to carry you everyday, from one season to the next. Test yourself to see if the fashions in your closet get the care they deserve and are in tip-top shape.
What kind of statement do you wish your wardrobe to make? Are you a bold, attention getting dresser? Or, do you like comfortable, sensible, low-key styles? Are you a bargain hunter, or do you buy the best designer brands? How often do you dress-up and show your glamorous side?
Here are twenty tips for keeping an impressive fashion wardrobe . . .
1. Make sure your day-to-day clothes are cared for by keeping the following items close-at-hand:
Spot remover for small stains
A good clothes brush to remove dust and lint
A sewing kit for minor rips and repairs
A good quality stream iron to remove wrinkles
Plastic garment bags for storing out-of-season clothing.
2. Know how to care for the different fabrics in your wardrobe. Most garments come with a label or tag that names the fabric content, and instructions for its care.
3. Give your garments space to breathe. This avoids crowding that causes wrinkling and extra pressing when ready to wear.
4. Suits and dresses last longer and require less cleaning when they are alternated between wearing.
5. Avoid wearing your best clothing when working or relaxing around the home, even for short periods of time. You avoid irreparable damages.
6. Close all zippers and buttons before hanging them up. This preserves the shape of the garment.
7. Protect out-of-season clothes by placing them in dust-proof garment or plastic bags.
8. Choose a special place for everything and keep everything in its place. That way you will know where to look when you need it. Fold knitted sweaters and put them in a drawer or on a shelf. Keep jewelry, belts, hose, gloves, and hats in their own special place.
9. Before putting on your garment, open zippers and buttons completely to save possible ripping or tearing of the garment, or an injury to yourself when in a rush.
10. Make sure clothing is clean, repaired, and pressed before putting them on. May save you a later embarrassment.
11. When an item is imperfect, be sure to have it altered professionally if you are not skilled enough for the task.
12. Purchase suits that are fully lined. They last longer and you get more wear out of them.
13. To keep your jewelry in a sparkling state, give it a frequent beauty bath with soap and warm water, or with a commercial cleaner.
14. Be reasonable when making your fashion purchases. Make sure the item fits your goal, is useful, and is affordable.
15. With a little study and planning from season to season, you can look at your wardrobe and tell what is still wearable. Update the items that are useable and discard the ones that have outlasted their usefulness.
16. Make sure your basic clothing is of good quality. Your basics are those items that are unfussy or simple enough to wear just about anywhere. And in colors that can blend with the colors in several other outfits already in your wardrobe.
17. When purchasing new or replacement items, make a clothing budget. Estimate how much you can afford to spend.
18. Shop at stores that are known for good quality and service. Make a habit to always compare prices.
19.When shopping, keep your proportion in mind. Are you petite? Full figured? Short and pleasingly plump, or tall and slender?
20. Buy according to your personality, your figure, your time limit, and the occasion for the purchase.
You may not be able to have the best designer fashions, but the care and planning you give your clothing states whether your wardrobe is worth a million dollars, or whether it looks like something from the cheapest bargain basement. No matter what your personal preference is in the clothing you buy, the clothing you wear, and the clothing that makes up your wardrobe, you create a certain statement each time you enter the public arena.
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