The arrival of each New Year presents us with a clean slate and
we’re given a chance to step away from mistakes made in the previous one. The
ending of one fashion season gives us time to reflect on our choices and think
of all the foolish ones. These are not to be forgotten, because if you forget
them, chances are, you’ll repeat them, and that’s why we’re here today. Think
of this as a friendly reminder, a cheat-sheet if you will, of the style roads
you’ve taken and should avoid in the future.
Saying
yes to everything
New trends emerge with each new fashion month, and there are
virtually dozens upon dozens of them. When you’re fashion-savvy, it’s only
natural that you’ll want to follow some of them and to a certain extent, but
that doesn’t mean you should jump on board every trend that’s presented to you.
The entire point of trends is to embrace the ones that are aligned with your
style persona and make them your own. However, when you follow all the trends
blindly, there is first no way you can make them all work and still look authentic
and not like the clothes are wearing you.
Secondly, most trends don’t have a lot of staying power, which means
that they will fly out the window before the new ones are done being formed. As
a result, you’ll be stuck with a bunch of outdated items that you can’t pull
off as ‘timeless’, so be careful what you allow to enter your closet.
Not
saying yes enough
That being said, once it’s proven that a trend has gone beyond a
passing fashion fad and it is actually able to stand the test of time, find the
best way to incorporate it into your style. One such trend is definitely
athleisure, which has transcended to a lifestyle. However, it should be approached
with care. You want to choose items that will look great at the gym (and serve
the purpose well), but that will also make you look cool and presentable
outside the gym. One of the brands that have certainly stepped up their game in
the department is Nike, and their sportswear is equally fashionable as it is
functional, and that’s what athleisure is all about.
Being
oblivious to details
Don’t you know the saying – the devil is in the details? Well,
remind yourself of it every so often and never be caught without a decent
amount of great accessories. The attire choices you make are important, but
accessories are the glue that holds the outfit together. There are amazing
brands out there, such as Kate Spade that have incredible accessories that cater to every taste.
From jewelry to some of the most timeless must-have bags, Kate has got you
covered. Always look for accessories that have a timeless quality to them, that
you can wear season after season and still look stylish.
Not
thinking about the cut
No matter how much you like a garment, there are two rules you
simply have to start following (if you haven’t in the past), before you commit
to purchasing it. The first one is – know your body type and don’t be oblivious
to it. No matter how great mom jeans look on someone else, if you know you
don’t have the body for them, don’t waste your money. You’ll end up frustrated
and never wear them. This brings us to rule number two – never be too lazy to
try things on. Even if you know a certain cut generally works for you and you
are certain of white your size number is, always try it. Things can be
deceiving and can look completely different when taken of a hanger and put on a
real body. Take the time, and try it all.
Not
giving vintage a chance
Secondhand and vintage stores are homes to some of the finest,
most unique pieces you can ever hope to find, and most often at a fraction of
the price. Don’t shy away from digging for buried treasures because you
definitely will find them. These stores aren’t rising in popularity for no
reason. They carry amazing things
at affordable prices and aside from a great bargain, you can find inspiration
for looks you never thought you’d dare try. On top of everything, these are
places with timeless items, so you never have to worry about looking too
trendy.
