This has been a problem for me, and makes it hard for me to show off my style and fashion ability.
I spend many hours dreaming up amazing outfits that I can strut into school with, but when I'm actually looking for clothes to wear (more like frantically searching for something inside of my closet), I find it really hard to pick out things that match the way I want them to.
1. Clean out your closet
Over time, clothing that you oddest wear gets stuffed in the back of your closet, unseen. Go through your clothes (at least once a year) and get rid of anything you don't want anymore. You can even give them to good will or sell them to a consignment shop!
2. Document your wardrobe
Using websites like Polyvore, Lookbook, or even a deck of flashcards to remind you of what clothing you own is a great idea! Having outfits set up to wear on certain occasions is great for days when you don't know what to wear. You just look for an outfit thats fits your day, put it on, and go.
Polyvore is a website where you can create collages of outfits. You can use clothing found online or clothing that you own. It can make you feel like a real fashion designer :)
Websites like Lookbook and Cloth are great for documenting outfits that you've worn and like, and showing them off to people. While Lookbook is a more Pinterest styled website, Cloth is closer to an Instagram layout. On Cloth, you can also assign outfits for certain weather!
3. Find your style……and stick to it!!!
Whenever I find a style I like, I always forget to buy clothing that revolves around it, and end up buying things that are in style instead. Make sure you know what your style is. If you don't have a set style, thats okay, too, but it is a lot easier when you know what you're looking for. Maybe try to find some clothes that you like and build around it.
4. Build your layers
A lot of times I will see someone wearing an outfit that seems like it could use something around it. Make sure you use your layers correctly and affectively. Bulky army jackets are really in with teens right now, and so are trench coats :)
Especially layer when it is cold out. Living in Florida, our winters can be kind of weird. it's usually super cold in the mornings and gets really warm at around 4-5 o'clock, which is (inconveniently) the same time I get home from school. On days like this, I like to wear a cute collared blouse, with a sweater, and maybe even a jacket. As the day gets warmer, I can take off my jacket and eventually take of my sweater, leaving me in a cute blouse to wear the rest of the day.
Which leads to my next tip…
5. Account for the weather
Don't wear something thick when its super hot out and don't wear something thin when its cold! Just, don't!
6. Matchy-Matchy isn't always a good thing
Although I absolutely love matching two-peices and color co-ordination, I also hate when outfits match too much. Unless your pieces came together or have matching patterns/colors, don't do it.
7. Don't be a fashion coward (for lack of a better way to say it)
Don't be afraid to wear clothing that may be a little out there. I love when I see people wearing outfits that are not the usual. It shows courage and brings the attention to you!
Overall, be yourself. Don't dress for others and make sure that you love yourself for who you are <3
I spend many hours dreaming up amazing outfits that I can strut into school with, but when I'm actually looking for clothes to wear (more like frantically searching for something inside of my closet), I find it really hard to pick out things that match the way I want them to.
1. Clean out your closet
Over time, clothing that you oddest wear gets stuffed in the back of your closet, unseen. Go through your clothes (at least once a year) and get rid of anything you don't want anymore. You can even give them to good will or sell them to a consignment shop!
2. Document your wardrobe
Using websites like Polyvore, Lookbook, or even a deck of flashcards to remind you of what clothing you own is a great idea! Having outfits set up to wear on certain occasions is great for days when you don't know what to wear. You just look for an outfit thats fits your day, put it on, and go.
Polyvore is a website where you can create collages of outfits. You can use clothing found online or clothing that you own. It can make you feel like a real fashion designer :)
Websites like Lookbook and Cloth are great for documenting outfits that you've worn and like, and showing them off to people. While Lookbook is a more Pinterest styled website, Cloth is closer to an Instagram layout. On Cloth, you can also assign outfits for certain weather!
3. Find your style……and stick to it!!!
Whenever I find a style I like, I always forget to buy clothing that revolves around it, and end up buying things that are in style instead. Make sure you know what your style is. If you don't have a set style, thats okay, too, but it is a lot easier when you know what you're looking for. Maybe try to find some clothes that you like and build around it.
4. Build your layers
A lot of times I will see someone wearing an outfit that seems like it could use something around it. Make sure you use your layers correctly and affectively. Bulky army jackets are really in with teens right now, and so are trench coats :)
Especially layer when it is cold out. Living in Florida, our winters can be kind of weird. it's usually super cold in the mornings and gets really warm at around 4-5 o'clock, which is (inconveniently) the same time I get home from school. On days like this, I like to wear a cute collared blouse, with a sweater, and maybe even a jacket. As the day gets warmer, I can take off my jacket and eventually take of my sweater, leaving me in a cute blouse to wear the rest of the day.
Which leads to my next tip…
5. Account for the weather
Don't wear something thick when its super hot out and don't wear something thin when its cold! Just, don't!
6. Matchy-Matchy isn't always a good thing
Although I absolutely love matching two-peices and color co-ordination, I also hate when outfits match too much. Unless your pieces came together or have matching patterns/colors, don't do it.
7. Don't be a fashion coward (for lack of a better way to say it)
Don't be afraid to wear clothing that may be a little out there. I love when I see people wearing outfits that are not the usual. It shows courage and brings the attention to you!
Overall, be yourself. Don't dress for others and make sure that you love yourself for who you are <3
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