These days, the
economy is forcing even the biggest shopaholics to put the breaks on spending.
And clothing may be one of the first things to go. Fashion diet? Yes. But it
doesn’t have to feel like starvation: Learn to shop smart. Here, five stylish tips on how to dress and look
gorgeous without spending lot.
Most women love
markdowns and tend to shop impulsively. Shop with a plan and buy selectively.
You should only head to a clothing store when you need a particular item.
Approach
shopping with a plan in mind. Know what you want and where to find it. Do not
forget shopping is a lifestyle and its better not to compromise
on quality.
Shop selectively. There is also the habit of splurging for items you do
not
particularly need. You can avoid splurges by shopping for just a half-dozen
indispensable wardrobe items each year.
French designer Anne
Fontaine, known for her white shirts, says that “besides a beautiful blouse,
every woman should have a great pair of jeans, black pants, a perfect skirt, a
perfect little black dress and a blazer.”
Consider this
collection of basics a jumping off point–with a few accessories added in, there
are endless outfit possibilities. A little black dress, for example, can be
dressed up with fine jewellery for a formal event, paired with a blazer for a
business dinner or worn with strappy sandals for a cocktail party.
Assess every purchase. You should apprise how
often you will be able to wear every item purchased. You need to think
carefully about your buys. You should not pick a piece because it is in
fashion. You should give more thought to it. How many times can you wear it? Is
it versatile enough to go from day look, to cocktails? And will you want to
wear it again and again?”
A sequined jacket may
look great on a store rack but most likely it won’t be wearable at the office. A
tuxedo blazer, on the other hand, can be paired with jeans for a casual look or
with a satin shift for a formal evening event.
You should be able to
build a distinct wardrobe, buy only comfortable clothes that were made of
high-quality fabrics. My mother had a Vlisco (http://www.vlisco.com/home/en/page/305/)
wax
print that she always wore year after year, season after season, it never
seemed to age.
Know when to splurge and on what. Building a quality
wardrobe requires spending more on less and investing in great accessories. Forking
over £200 for the Bogolan
blazer by Christie Brown or over $2000 for a Chanel shoulder bag may seem
highly extravagant, but when the cost is amortized over several decades of use,
the price tags
may seem more reasonable. Other pricey items, such as colorful designer silk
scarves or a pair of designer pumps, also can last for years.
Quality over quantity
is always key. It should always be a major factor in fashion choices to the
food and wine you drink. Quality of life overall is very important.
Skip the trends. Instead of following
trends, you should be loyal to your style and the colours that look best on you.
After all, copying what’s on the runways isn’t for
everyone. French style icons like actress Catherine Deneuve, known for her
black cocktail dresses and trench coats, forged her own signature style and
stuck to it. Most
of all, it has to look effortless.
One of the biggest pet peeves is seeing a
woman in head-to-toe designer looks. You should be able to mix creativity with
style by matching different styles instead.
Mix vintage and new
pieces along with expensive designer items and cheap finds. You can pair your jeans
and T-shirt with a unique vintage jewellery or belt. You should be your own
stylist.
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