What you choose to put on your body when you wake up in the morning says a lot about how you feel on any particular day. Even the most basic outfit can say so much. Take jeans and a T-shirt, for example — an ensemble most women can relate to. The number of combinations you can put together with these two items is endless, but each look sends out a very different message.
If you’re going for cute, you can pair a T-shirt with boyfriend jeans (a baggy jean that’s often cuffed and distressed) and flip-flops . If you’re going for “hot and sexy,” add jewelry and stilettos to your basic look, and you’ve gone from simple to sexy in a flash . For a more sophisticated look, try a blazer over your T-shirt with a trouser jean and black pump . And a cute sweatshirt with a pair of ripped jeans that you’ve had forever can show that even on a casual Sunday, you put effort into looking cozy yet adorable. Now I understand that after a long work week, the last thing you want to do is try to look hot while running to get the newspapers. What I am saying is that, in the split-second of choosing what to wear for the day, make an effort to go the more flattering, put-together route. Doing so not only gives you more confidence to start the day, but it also prepares you for anything (or anyone) that comes your way! You may think of jeans and a T-shirt as only one kind of look, but even the most basic outfit can represent many different aspects of your personality.show.
Most of the time, you pay attention to what you’re wearing because you’re going out of the house. When you’re home relaxing, you’re likely to throw on any old thing or your favorite sweats. (And, of course, that’s okay.) However, sexiness and personal style develop only with confidence. My point? You should feel your best at all times. If you’re sitting at home, do it in your favorite sweats and your coziest T-shirt. If you’re heading to the market in sweats, make them look casual but sexy (yes, there is a way to make sweats look cute!). To motivate yourself to abandon the “it doesn’t matter how I look” mentality, try this: Remind yourself that you may run into someone you haven’t seen in years. Nine times out of ten you won’t, but you may. I want you to look great and feel fabulous at all times because then you’ll impressthe person who is most important to you: you.
Go for Diversity
spice rack with 25 herbs lets you express yourself so much better than a spice rack with only salt and pepper. The same is true of your wardrobe. The more variety you have to choose from, the more you can express your personal style, which is only possible when your wardrobe has the depth to match all sorts of moods.
When shopping, look at each purchase to see whether it expands your repertoire or is just another item like most of the others in your closet. Sure, you may love wearing gray, but if you already have numerous tops in your favorite color, try grabbing a top that highlights a different part of your personality. But always remember to buy only items that you’ll wear. Don’t buy a green top just because you don’t have one, if green isn’t a good color for you. The goal is to expand your wardrobe and express your style, all while staying in your color palette and wearing clothes that suit your body type.
If you’re not sure of the vibes you want to give off when you’re getting dressed in the morning, pick an outfit that allows you to add some variations. If you choose a monochromatic blouse, for example, stick a scarf (or a pair of fabulous chandelier earrings) in your purse, so that you can jazz it up if you end up going out for a drink after work. Try to think ahead. If your outfit is one that can be livened up, you’ll be able to say, “Let’s go” when someone suggests doing something fun.
Build your wardrobe to include both basics and trendy stuff
For most photo shoots, the person being photographed hires a stylist who brings various outfits to choose from to achieve the perfect look. When Dana and I were choosing what to wear for the front and back covers of this book, we just went shopping in my closet. We were laughing, saying, “We really do practice what we preach!” I had every basic item we needed to convey to you exactly what we wanted to. My point? Having basics in your wardrobe is a must. (The black dress on the back of the blog is one I’ve had for eight years.) Now, I am not saying I don’t have trendy items in my closet — I do. But I’m careful when buying something that I know will be out next season, and I don’t spend as much money on it as I do on something I know will be around for a while. Your closet, too, should include the basics and a few trendy things.
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