I look into my closet and wonder how it all got there. The countless mall trips and sale bin dives have seriously added up and I thought about how I came to the conclusion of all of my purchases. What was I thinking under those florescent lights in the fitting room? I feel we take a similar approach to almost anything we buy so I’ve broken down that thought process here. That way, maybe you will think twice or approach a new top differently on your future shopping escapades.
Dress for Your Body Type I found this blog that describes how to dress for your body type better than I ever could. Wear clothes that fit you. It seems so simple yet I never fail to witness a girl who can’t straighten her knees while walking because her jeans are too tight.
What colors look best on you? We all have our favorite color to wear and know what we can pull off. Consider this when the new trend palates come in this fall. Hint: It’s a lot of blues, greens, and grays.
What trends are you envious to follow? If you have Frye equestrian boots nailed to your bulletin board (in my room? Yes.) chances are you will follow this trend longer than a season. On items you feel very passionate about, in my case boots that I wear all winter long, spending a little more money can be worth it. As a trade off, go cheap on other trends or skip them entirely. Jumpsuits or shellac manicures? Probably out of my budget.
Are you really going to wear it? What’s your style? Try to buy things you can see yourself wearing for a while and justify splurging on items that will be with you for years. Don’t buy something unless you love it! You will never like an item more than you do in the store. I have made the fatal mistake enough to know that one-time (or tags still attached in my sad case) garments are not worth it.
Count your compliments. Seriously. When you look good, not only do you feel better about yourself, but there is positive feedback from your peers. People aren’t shy to shell out compliments (thank you, world!) so take that to heart. If the barista at Starbucks likes your new blouse, shopping successfully done.
For comments or to ask style questions of your own and possibly be featured in a future blog, contact me at amlarso2@asu.edu. Or to hear more from the mind of a fashion blogger follow me @soamandawaslike.
