#Fashion&Style Improving Your Fashion Sense

HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SENSE FOR STYLE

God create us to show forth his glory in different ways. When you dress well, smell well, look good, you are showing God’s glory.

 

Fashion is the perfect way to show your unique traits to the world. People with good style pay attention to the color, cut, and fabric of their clothes. The options are endless! Experiment; to find out what clothes flatter your figure and express your unique personality. After all, great style is style that is truly yours Fashion is the perfect way to show your unique traits

 1)      IDENTIFYING A STYLE

Research styles; you don't need to flip through fashion magazines to become inspired. You can find styles everywhere you look. Re-watch your favorite movie and notice what types of clothes they're wearing. There must be someone in your life whose style inspires you.

2)      GO WINDOW SHOPPING. This will give you an idea of what's in style right now, and will give you a chance t everywhere you look. Re-watch your favorite movie.

3)      DRESS TO EXPRESS: Style doesn't have a rule book. You know yourself and your body. Style comes from within; it comes from your personality and aspirations. It's okay to like a clothing trend, just be sure to think twice before you hop on. Take aspects from trends, but ultimately hold your own personality.

4)      KEEP A FASHION SCRAPBOOK. In a plain notebook, paste pictures of styles that you like and jot down notes about outfits you see. When you have a fashion dilemma or need to go shopping, flip through the book and find the outfits you like.

5)      BE AWARE OF BRAND NAME CLOTHES. You don't need to exclusively shop by brand. The most important rule of having style is to not be defined by labels. You don't need to wear Gucci or American Eagle to be a stylish person. It's not what you wear, but how you wear it.

6)      CONSIDER YOUR BUDGET. Upgrading your wardrobe can be an expensive endeavor. If you have a smaller budget, consider buying in small increments and don't feel obliged to update everything you own. Create a budget of how much you'll allow yourself to spend before going shopping. Create a list of the essentials you need before shopping. Don't get stuck shopping to feel good if you can't afford it. 

7)       KNOW WHEN CLOTHES FIT YOU. A large part of pulling off an outfit is having the proper fit. Finding clothes that do fit you can sometimes be difficult. For tops check the shoulder and chest dimensions. The shoulder's seam should reach the edge of your shoulder and the chest shouldn't be too tight. Pants should fit comfortably around your waist and not sag.

Use changing rooms to evaluate the fit.

If the buttons are gaping, you'll probably need one size larger.

Don't feel ashamed to get a larger size. Buying too small can be uncomfortable and unflattering.

written by: Emmanuel Ayeni (Babyface Couture)