Incredible Style Secrets

Grand ruler of fashion in Paris and around the world Coco Chanel once said that while fashion fades, style remains the same. She’s right, of course, and one of the main mistakes the women make when shopping and dressing themselves is focusing too much on the present trends in fashion. It’s possible to look good and feel fabulous without becoming a slave to the season. In fact, dressing well is easier if you focus on timeless style rather than keeping up with the trends.

And truth be told, most women don’t have the income to buy a complete new wardrobe every year. So learning to be stylish is about more than just learning to dress well and in a way that makes you feel comfortable and sexy. No, this is also about learning to dress well in a way that won’t break the bank and have you throwing out your capris and your tankinis season after season, wondering why you didn’t choose a look that would last. Instead of chasing the trends, learning to shop for pieces of clothing that will last you years, not seasons, is the best step possible in becoming stylish.

Size has nothing to do with it. Of course it’s easier for a skinny woman to find something at the local boutique, but just because you aren’t a size zero, it’s no excuse to not find something to dress well in. Don’t allow your height or weight to give you permission to bow out of the race for style. Confidence and well-fitting clothes are the secret to success for so many women, and you don’t have to have Mick Jagger’s figure to get ahead in this world, ladies.

One of the easiest ways to feel beautiful and sexy is to never let yourself underdress. Even if you’re just going to be hanging out at home, you don’t need to put on a cocktail dress, but please at least brush your teeth and find a clean pair of pants to wear that you actually feel not just good, but cute, in. Putting thought into what you wear each day not only makes you look good, it makes you feel good, too. Don’t let yourself go for no apparent reason, and not because of a pressure to be perfect, but rather, as a service to yourself.

Invest in your wardrobe, especially the basics. It can be said a million more times, honey, but it’s the damn truth: a little black dress will take you places. Every woman should have a solid one in her closet, along with one well-made pair of black pants, nicely cut white dress shirt, and a cardigan, preferably cashmere. These simple garments make dressing for any occasion simple, because it only requires a mix and match of accessories, bags, or shoes.

Aside from basic items, the most important choice you have to make is shoes. Shoes are the wild card to an outfit, the piece that can make you feel sexy and incredible or, if chosen poorly, allow you to fade into the background. Never underestimate a great pair of shoes. It is best to have a couple of reliable pairs, depending on the level of formal for your outfit. You’ll be strutting your stuff with an even bigger smile on your face if the right pair of shoes are on your feet.

Learn your own personal style. There’s no magical equation that makes all women hot, so it’s going to take a bit more work than just blindly following the trends to find a look that’s right for you. Remember to always focus on dressing in ways that bring out your best features while minimizing parts of your body that you’re less than confident about.

Whether you’re a young night-clubber or a power-suit wearing businesswoman, it’s important to have a sense of specialness about yourself.