Think of what you wear every day as a statement, whether it be casual, formal, or any of the innumerable combinations in between. While there are plenty of rules floating around the fashion industry, there are some basic outfit guidelines that never go out of style. Keep these tips in mind before your next clothing store visit to create the winning ensembles you want.

Do:

Wear clothes that fit well.

If a piece of clothing is too big, too small, or simply do not complement your body type, move on to the next item. Wearing clothes that don’t fit you does nothing to flatter your shape can be uncomfortable, especially if something is too tight.

Choose colors that suit your skin tone.

Assembling an outfit must be based partly on the colors, as you want pieces that emphasize your skin tone’s natural beauty. If your skin is fair, for example, you’ll probably look best in dark colors like as black and red with blue undertones. Dark skin, in comparison, radiates in yellow, orange, and other bright hues.

Remember your accessories.

Even the most stylish outfit looks incomplete without a few choice accessories. The best accessories complement ensembles instead of distracting from them, such as a delicate earring and necklace set with a classic black dress or a wrist full of bangles with jeans, a T-shirt, and high-heeled boots.

Don’t:

Combine two types of large patterns.

Two large patterns together look busy and confusing, especially if both patterns feature bold, eye-catching designs. Small and large patterns look great together, as do patterned and solid color combinations.

Pile on too much.

As important as accessorizing is, don’t overdo it. Don’t wear every piece of jewelry you own. It will pull the focus from your clothes and give you that “Christmas tree” look.

Wear it if you don’t like it.

Wearing anything you don’t like, no matter how trendy or stylish, will not make you feel great. Confidence is a key part of making an outfit work, so always select pieces that feel right so you’ll walk tall no matter where you go.
 

Find the perfect outfits for you at Fashions R Boutique, the premier online clothing store with a brick and mortar location in Florissant, MO. The largest boutique in Saint Louis, team members at this men and women’s clothing store offer 60 years of combined experience and provide onsite alterations. Call (314) 869-0309 with any inventory questions or see what’s new at the clothing store online.