MissAmelina
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This topic is very interesting to me.....I think I mentioned in another thread how i had recently purchased "The Pocket Stylist" by Kendall Farr. And I am learning so much from it already.
At one point (in my 20s) I was very trendsetting in mix and match vintage schtuff, but now that my shape has shifted and I am in my late 30's I am feeling very lost as far as style goes.
I finally officially stopped shopping in the juniors section last year as their largest size no longer fit....or it would fit it some spots and not in others. Making this decision has helped my self-esteem immensely. Actually, making my own clothes PERIOD has helped immensely.
I have a tendency to like "bright and shiny" objects---which means alot of my clothes either don't match, or something is kind of "off" with them.
This means I have never felt like a very "polished" person. (and it also means that these kinds of lists are most intriguing.)
I enviously watch women who have that very classic look...you know, a sort of timeless elegance where everything is in proportion?
I have begun the journey to discover their secret, and still retain some eclectic and artsy style of my own.
I highly recommend Farr's book---it has a "Bare Bones Checklist" of what you need in your wardrobe, undergarment recommendations, and tips for what looks the best on your body shape..she lists 6 different shapes and a section for each. VERY helpful.
I went thru my closet and was finally FINALLY able to figure out why things looked either fabulous or wonky. And some of the shirts that looked wonky needed minimal tailoring to fix....One was just two inches too long and as soon as I hemmed it to a higher point on my hip, it looked AWESOME and I swear I looked ten pounds lighter. Crazy.
As far as color goes....I need to learn to neutralize a little. Looking forward to reading more thoughts on color.
At one point (in my 20s) I was very trendsetting in mix and match vintage schtuff, but now that my shape has shifted and I am in my late 30's I am feeling very lost as far as style goes.
I finally officially stopped shopping in the juniors section last year as their largest size no longer fit....or it would fit it some spots and not in others. Making this decision has helped my self-esteem immensely. Actually, making my own clothes PERIOD has helped immensely.
I have a tendency to like "bright and shiny" objects---which means alot of my clothes either don't match, or something is kind of "off" with them.
This means I have never felt like a very "polished" person. (and it also means that these kinds of lists are most intriguing.)
I enviously watch women who have that very classic look...you know, a sort of timeless elegance where everything is in proportion?
I have begun the journey to discover their secret, and still retain some eclectic and artsy style of my own.
I highly recommend Farr's book---it has a "Bare Bones Checklist" of what you need in your wardrobe, undergarment recommendations, and tips for what looks the best on your body shape..she lists 6 different shapes and a section for each. VERY helpful.
I went thru my closet and was finally FINALLY able to figure out why things looked either fabulous or wonky. And some of the shirts that looked wonky needed minimal tailoring to fix....One was just two inches too long and as soon as I hemmed it to a higher point on my hip, it looked AWESOME and I swear I looked ten pounds lighter. Crazy.
As far as color goes....I need to learn to neutralize a little. Looking forward to reading more thoughts on color.