When focusing on creating a true “working” wardrobe there are several things that must be done to ensure success! Stay focused and give yourself time to learn how to build your best closet. A great working wardrobe may take up to a year or more simply because of the seasons. Check out these tips to a better wardrobe and you are sure to stay on track!
- When buying basic wardrobe items (suits, skirts, blouses, slacks & jackets) focus on solid colors. Neutral shades are easier to mix and match and never go out of style.
- Knowing your natural skin tone will be your first clue to what neutrals are best for you. A warm skin tone has gold undertones. A cool skin tone has pink undertones. (warm colors have golden undertones such as orange, yellow, gold, rust and olive green-cool colors have blue undertones such as navy, purple and white)
- Stay predominately within your natural undertones for prints.
- Remember to balance stronger clothing colors with stronger makeup colors and softer clothing colors with softer makeup colors
- Your personal neutrals are best shoes and handbags (navy, black, brown, etc.)
- Don’t wear shoes that are a lighter color than the predominate color in your outfit.
- Gold or silver can be worn by anyone as long as you are wearing your correct makeup and wardrobe colors.
- Choose darker colors skins and leather belts in Winter and Fall and lighter, more fun in Spring and Summer.
- If you want to look taller, wear one color from head-to-toe
- Color impacts your appearance most when it is worn at the face. Therefore if you are considered a “cool” season, touches of warm can be worn best when used as accessories or anything not closet to the face. Similarly, touches of cool can be added to a “warm” season if it is not worn at the face.
A better wardrobe doesn’t just “happen”. It is a deliberate effort that creates harmony in your closet and life! You will reap the rewards of a job well done and always:
“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”
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