Building Your Trendy Wardrobe

This season, magazines and fashion sites alike will tell you; floral is in, orange is the new black and you can stun this summer in cobalt. And hoards of men and women will make space in their overcrowded wardrobes for the new must have items of the season all in quest of being seen as stylish.

Sometimes in the midst of the wardrobe shuffle from season to season; personal style, preferences and personality can get lost. So how do we maintain sense of self in this trending world? I’m glad you asked.

Stick to the basics:

When it comes to building and maintaining your wardrobe remember to keep your “basics” up to date in size and style. Not that there is anything wrong with having pieces that glitter and bling but not everything in your closet needs to look like you took a Bedazzler to it! Especially if you are in a point in your life that want people to take you seriously. Your basics should be just that, basic, and they need to fit the body you have right now.

Have a few statement pieces:

Statement pieces are where you can have a little fun and let your personality show. So maybe a shag-fur vest in emerald speaks to you, or a Wonder Woman t-shirt that speaks to your playful nature or you feel a tendresse for animal prints. What ever it is and how ever you choose to incorporate it (ACCESSORIES!!) be sure to invest in what speaks to you as an individual.

Pieces of the Trends:

There is nothing wrong with following or staying in tune with what is trending in fashion but the important point here is that no matter what the trends are find pieces that still allow you to be uniquely you. So play with different cuts in florals (over-sized, skater, peplum, body con, crop etc.) to see what works with you shape. Just because cobalt and orange are all the rage doesn’t mean that every shade will work best with your skin tone so play around here to see what works.

A Piece or two, if you Dare:

Wither you stick mainly to on-line shopping or you like to hit the stores with your savviest gal pals in tow you invariably come across that one item that will make you pause to wonder if you could really pull it off. Maybe it is a sexy pair of skyscraper heels that you probably couldn’t walk very far in or a dress that so breezy and soft you fear it will be torn to shreds by your spiked combat boots. Before you place it reverently pack on the shelf and mourn its loss, remember style (even your personal style) is ever evolving and you will never know what you will love until you try so take a chance on something that you wouldn’t normally go for. If anything it could always be there for a surprise event or a day you just feel like switching things up a bit, you are a lady and you reserve the right to change your mind.

Remember that clothes are tools that we use to project the person we are and the body that we want others to see. So chuck out the rules that limit your range of expression and let your quirky lovable you shine through!