How to dress stylishly and tastefully, the choice of fashionable clothes. Why dressing expensively is not a luxury, but stupidity How beautiful it is to dress

It is good when a dress adorns a woman.

It is bad if a woman becomes an adornment of a dress.

Always be beautiful and happy and decorate this world with yourself.

The problem of "nothing to wear again" was never familiar to me. Perhaps because of natural taste, perhaps because even in Soviet times, when I was just a child, and books were in short supply (especially books about fashion and style), I accidentally found and read a good book about how to dress beautifully, about taste in clothes - and, I must say, I remember it. And therefore, the problems of many women, who complained that “again there is nothing to wear” and “well, there is no place in the wardrobe” was not very clear to me, seemed more like a whim, a game for the audience.

But one day an event happened that made me change my view on a woman's ability to dress beautifully and manage her wardrobe, and hence her appearance.

And the following happened. One of my friends (at that time already a budding millionaire who shows even greater promise) turned to me with a request: “Elena, could you help my bride learn how to handle the wardrobe? Otherwise, if she does not learn this, then I will not marry her. " (If you want to get married, the book by R. Kirranov will help you with this. "How to get married successfully" - I recommend purchasing and reading).

I remember that I was very surprised then: the girl was both clever and beautiful, and he bought new clothes for her without question, and in general it was going to the wedding, but the groom for some reason hesitated. The groom (let's call him Marat), seeing my surprise, explained: “You see, Elena, the girl's wardrobe is her“ face ”in every sense. You know, we used to say: if you want to know what kind of wife your bride will be, look at her mother. And I realized that you need to look not at the mother, but at the wardrobe. If the girl's wardrobe is a mess, then we will not see order in family life. If a girl cannot find anything in her own wardrobe, then how will she manage the large household of a wealthy husband? If the wardrobe is “bursting” with things, and she again “has nothing to wear,” then how will she help me save and increase my money, and not waste it?

And how can I give her, say, another fur coat, if she gets lost in the closet, and not decorate my wife? I want to make gifts with pleasure and admire them on my wife, so that they bring joy to both of us ...

And if I have to take my wife to a business meeting, and then immediately to the ball, then I would not want to wait for her fees for several hours - my time is precious, and I would like my wife to shine on the council, and on the floor, and at a buffet table, one after the other. " This is how my first custom wardrobe review happened.

Yes, some things I "flatly refused" to combine with each other, but still there are many more interesting new sets. So, we buy comfortable hangers according to the size of your things (so that there are no random hangers that are too large or too small for your things) and we hang separately skirts (all together), separately trousers, separately blouses, separately jackets, jackets and other tops, separately dresses etc. And - every day experiment with new images from seemingly old things. By the way, recently one well-known Western expert on style and image called a similar situation “to shop in your own wardrobe”. I really liked this expression, it is very successful - you will really "discover" for yourself many things that you have not worn for years and have almost forgotten about their existence. You might even be surprised how good you can look in them.

By the way, sellers often use this without a twinge of conscience, seeing that you liked the thing, but it is too small for you. You are often told that here, they say, take it - there will be an incentive to lose weight. From my own experience, I can tell you that I have not seen a single woman who would really lose weight just because she really wanted to "fit" into things a size or two smaller than her own. This does not happen! Why? Because a thing is just a thing, and cannot give a woman strong enough motivation to lose weight. Losing weight requires self-discipline - and you either have that (and then you don't "get fat"), or you don't. Therefore, you will lose weight for anything (for the sake of health, for the sake of a loved one, for the sake of work, if you are a model or a fitness instructor, or an artist, simply because you do not have enough money for food ...), but you will lose weight in order to "fit in" even in a very attractive thing, you definitely won't.

Here are things hanging that do not fit your figure, cluttering your wardrobe. The same applies to those things that are too big for you, although this happens less often - for example, they took a thing counting "for shrinkage", or "last size" in the expectation that you will sew a little, or a very attractive price was on sale, or a thing sits very well on your colleague ... As a result, they simply hide your beautiful forms from the world.

Therefore, when measuring your wardrobe, put aside things that do not sit on you aside - they have no place in your today's wardrobe and do not need to be returned there. I understand that it is quite difficult to do this - many of these things were once very loved, they are “like you tear them off your heart”, others are just a pity - something is good, but it happens - even not even once dressed! My advice to you is to feel sorry for yourself, not the thing. After all, you need to look good today, here and now ... And do not put off the joy of seeing yourself dressed "like a queen" here and now, and not sometime in the uncertain future, which most likely will never come. If it is hard to part with things, just put them in boxes and take them somewhere: to the dacha, to the garage ... The main thing is not to leave them at home. After a year, you can come back and review them again (what if you really lose weight?). Or you can just take it and throw it away without opening it - because if you did without them for a year, then you will completely manage further. If you want, you can find other options: swap things with your friends, sell online or at a flea market, donate to a charity - in general, invent your own options. But for now, leave only those things that fit you and fit you well.

Try not to make such unnecessary purchases, in the hope that you will really lose weight or the thing will shrink by size. It is a myth. And in the race for the clothes you need, you risk becoming a shopaholic. "Shopaholism, how can the cat get rid of it?" read.

By the way, pay attention: if a woman is dressed too narrow, out of size, a thing, thereby trying to "hide flaws" and convince herself and others that she is "thin enough to wear size 44", as a rule, achieve the opposite effect - in these things they look even thicker than they are ... I'm not talking about the "treacherous" fat folds and other unwanted bulges, the absence of a waist, etc., which tight things are rigidly and cynically flaunting. At the same time, if a woman were to wear a thing of her size, then her “bulges” would be simply invisible, and no one except her would have suspected their existence. Just watch the women on our streets - and you will understand what I am talking about. And I want you to look good at any time and in any thing hanging in your wardrobe.

From looking good at any moment comes rule number three: everything in your wardrobe should be ready to wear here and now. This means that they must be put in order. Therefore, when reviewing things, put aside those that need repair (the lining has broken off, the button has been lost, the zipper has broken ...), in cleaning (I’m still not going to remove this stain, and it’s so inconvenient to walk with it, it hurts in a conspicuous place, and so noticeable!), washing (be honest with yourself, do not wait until the thing "breaks from dirt", or "well, I'll put it on again, and only then ...", carefully examine the collars, cuffs, fastening points ... just take and wash the thing) and ironing. Put them together and do what needs to be done, like washing, "in one fell swoop." So you kill two birds with one stone: firstly, things will be ready to wear, and will not hang in the closet in an "inoperative state", and secondly, doing one thing for all things at once is much better than looking for time for repairs, cleaning, etc. of each of the things separately.

We get significant time savings and get rid of stress so that we do not have to urgently fix the item “five minutes before leaving”, when everything tends to break, tear, get lost ...

Pay special attention to items set aside for ironing. It is not good if you have to iron the item when you take it out of your wardrobe before you can put it on. Therefore, understand the reasons for the "bruising". It happens that things wrinkle in the wardrobe because there is "nowhere for an apple to fall." We solve these problems, getting rid of things that you still do not wear. It happens that things wrinkle in the wardrobe because they "hang out of size": for example, dresses, coats, raincoats require much more "height" space than, say, miniskirts. If you followed the first rule, then you can now clearly see how much space in your wardrobe needs to be allocated for "long" things, and how much for short ones. Just adjust the heights of the bars in your closet - it's not difficult. You can do it yourself or ask one of the men. It happens that things hang on a hanger "out of size" - too small or too large for this thing. It happens that you do not have enough hangers and you hang several things at once on one hanger - just buy the missing hangers and save a lot of time and effort that now goes to ironing .

If everything is in order with the closet, make it a rule not to hang the item in the closet if it has not been ironed. This will save you from the situation when you in a hurry grab a thing in which you will literally look very wrinkled. And this will not add charm to you. We dry knitted items that tend to "stretch" on a hanger, spread them out on a horizontal surface and store them on the shelves of the cabinet. It's easier with them: once you put them on, you can “smooth them out” right on yourself - just put them on not just before going out, but a little earlier. To speed up the process, you can slightly moisten them on yourself by sprinkling from a spray bottle or "ironing" with wet hands - but do not overdo it: going outside in a wet thing you risk catching a cold.

This is especially true in winter, when many have lowered immunity. "Immunity, how to increase it?" will help to find out THIS article.

In order to look good and dress beautifully, look for items that need minor adjustments to be wearable - for example, they need to be sewn in or arranged. Set them aside separately, pick up everything you need to put them in order (for example, pick up the fabric to “deliver” or arrange, outline which seams or darts can be “loosened” or widened, etc.). Schedule what day you will do this, if necessary, call and agree with your milliner or atelier. Give yourself a week to resolve the issue. If after a week you still have not put things in order and prepared for wearing, then feel free to remove them from your wardrobe - practice shows that you will keep putting them off and putting them off, that is, you cannot wear them. So why not admit this fact right away and free yourself from a waste of energy and unpleasant emotions?

There will also be things in your wardrobe that have “lost their presentation” - worn out, worn out ... In a word, you love them very much and they suit you very much, but ... it is not very convenient to wear them. I once found an elegant way out. When the edges of the sleeves and the fastener edge of my favorite coat from long and frequent wear "got out", I accidentally saw ribbons of the same color as my coat in a needlework store. I bought these ribbons and just sewed them onto the edges of the sleeves and made a kind of fastening bar. Thus, I eliminated the defect that embarrassed me and renewed my coat.

Then, in similar situations, I began to experiment with different colors and textures (for example, I sewed lace or rope edging). I even like it - my favorite things don't bother me! Now I do it with trousers, with blouses ... This method has one more advantage - you can hem new materials both on a typewriter and by hand, if the typewriter is not available to you. This does not affect the quality. In addition, if you wish, you can "update" the thing at least weekly, simply by changing colors and textures, as if playing with a new finish every time.

But if things are really old, have lost their shape and nothing can be done with them, part with them without regret. Yes Yes. Don't think that your old, stretched-out "ex-boyfriend" T-shirt will still serve you as homewear or nightwear.

In general, keeping things from the "former" is not a good habit. Yes, sometimes it hurts to come to terms with the fact that you are not together, but keeping the thing that once belonged to "him" will not solve your problem and will not heal the wound. "How to survive parting with a loved one" will help you understand THIS article.
Remember, you must always be elegant, even at home and even in your sleep. Moreover, it is at home and precisely for sleep that you need to dress especially carefully, even more carefully than “for people”. After all, it is in this form that your loved one, your family and close friends see you every day. Do not grieve them by giving them a reason to compare you in the form of "domestic debauchery" with a pretty neighbor or work colleague.

If the memory of old things is so dear to you - make a floor rag or cleaning rags out of them, sew a doll or clothes for a doll out of them ... and you will have a chance to see them no less often than before. The times of scarcity of things are long gone - you can always find a worthy replacement for everything.

Now your wardrobe is ready to implement rule number four: hang things inside the wardrobe by seasons (summer, spring-autumn, winter), and within the season by colors. So, on the one hand, it will be easier for you to look for things and navigate, and on the other hand, you will be calm about the fact that "things in storage" will be stored properly. This “routine” saves me a lot of time and effort in taking care of things. As soon as it gets warm enough, I ventilate and "dry" winter clothes on the balcony, in the sun (things subject to burning dry, covered with cotton cloth or gauze), then "ennoble" with herbs (bags of lavender or napkins with a drop of lavender essential oil or other similar herbs) - they protect things from the moths of other uninvited "living creatures" and give a pleasant aroma and put them back in the closet until the new season. By the way, I also add lavender to the closet.

I also like to throw summer clothes out into the cold on a fine winter day - things are remarkably refreshed and, it seems to me, even in very hot summer they carry and give me coolness. I like it even more than the artificial "winter freshness" of washing powders.

Now that we have sorted things out, we are dealing with accessories. After all, it is important not only to dress beautifully, but also to be able to choose accessories.

The most important rule is that we store accessories in the same place as clothes. Yes, yes - not only scarves, handkerchiefs, beads, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, etc., but also shoes, belts, bags. Similar to how we compose new outfits from old ones, following the first rule, we compose outfits with accessories. Remember that an accessory can either create an outfit or kill it.

Another common mistake when a woman put on shoes and took a bag, which went well with a coat or raincoat, but ... when she came to the office, she took off her coat and raincoat, but did not change her bag and shoes. But they did NOT match her office suit. Sometimes, and vice versa - on the street shoes and a bag did not match the coat, because they were matched to an office suit ... A familiar situation, isn't it? But people look at you both on the street and in the office, and not only when you are ready for it, but always. They often try to solve this problem by buying two sets of shoes - the second one to change at work. At the same time, they often forget about changing the bag. Another disadvantage of this solution is the need to keep two sets of shoes instead of one. And again, office shoes should be designed to go with any of your outfits. And this is difficult, because after applying the above tips, you will have immeasurably more different images. It is very easy to avoid this if you store accessories next to other things. Dressing "in layers" you will immediately see which accessory is "knocked out" of the image of yourself beautiful you are drawing - and you can immediately fix the matter ... Of course, you cannot choose everything so that everything is in harmony with everything. But using the above advice, you will be able to avoid very gross mistakes and always look tasteful and elegant. In addition, you get the opportunity to create your own image of yourself beautiful directly "online" - which is not boring, it is interesting, it allows you to discover new images of yourself every day.

And finally - never allow yourself to dress “casually”. For example, one of my clients, having an impressive collection of bags, always took bags "out of place". Why? Yes, because she “was too lazy to shift everything”, “this way faster”, “took the closest one” ... We easily solved the problem of “too lazy to shift” by purchasing a dressing case, where documents, manicure accessories, basic cosmetics, keys are stored in separate pockets ... easy to transfer from bag to bag and have everything you need and familiar with at hand. You can sew it yourself or buy it ready-made. Problems "took the closest" and "so quickly" were solved by placing the bags right in the dressing room next to the suits. Now she is happy to create beautiful and harmonious images before every exit from home. I broke all my cosmetics into cosmetic bags (a mirror, 2-3 lipsticks or gloss, mascara, shadows, perfume, a nail file; I added several "pencil cases" with writing utensils - and put everything in my bags. Now, to change my bag, I spend literally a minute, because I only need to transfer my wallet and some documents, but otherwise every bag is ready. And in each large bag I have a clutch or envelope in the same color, so that, if necessary, quickly "transform" into an evening mood.

The problem of "casual" headgear is also all too common today. Only today I saw a beautiful girl, dressed "with a needle" from the legs to the collar of the coat. Only above the lush high collar of the coat was a beanie hat, which spoiled her whole image, she did not knit with her, because she seemed to "cut" her head (the neck is not visible under the collar!). I complimented the girl for a successful outfit and advised her to change her headdress - it was easy to fix the situation if you choose a “high” hat, which visually “compensates” for the neck that was lost in the collar. And of course, she asked why she wore a beanie - after all, it "broke" the whole image. The girl said that she always goes without a hat, but "it's cold today, so I had to take this hat." This error would become immediately visible if the girl looked at herself in this coat and this hat in the mirror, especially from the back. Nowadays, it is not difficult to find a hat that suits you. Moreover, you can choose different options for hats that fit different combinations of clothes. But despite such a simple solution to the problem, many women still buy hats without reference to the sets of clothing they have. As a result, the "wrong" headdress spoils the image, which is quite beautiful in itself.

To solve this problem, I selected several hats for myself in different styles and for different seasons, each of which goes well with at least 2-3 different looks of mine. I also have a collection of multi-colored berets and gloves of the same color, which are inexpensive and help me out well in different situations. I am happy to combine these berets with 2-3 scarves or stoles in which the color of the berets or related colors is present. In warm spring or autumn time I combine berets with light shawls and headscarves or "French" ties. In addition to good compatibility, the beret is good because it can be given any shape. You can make it higher by sliding it on one side and raising the other. You can make it lower by pulling it low. Therefore, using a beret, it is very easy and beneficial to correct any disturbed geometric proportions.

In a word, you can find your own effective "wardrobe" solution for any problem. Therefore, you should not spoil your beautiful image by accidentally wearing things.

Elena Lavrukhina

Our fashion columnist will tell you how to dress beautifully and on a budget in his new article.

Oh, how you want to dress beautifully, tastefully and ... on a budget! And, most importantly, look expensive! “Is it possible ?!” - many ask.

The answer is: it is possible! And I'm talking about how to find, buy and create inexpensive, but bright, stylish kits. With examples!

Stage one. Emptying the bins

Before any, small or global trip to the store, I recommend doing a wardrobe analysis. I am sure that you will find forgotten, but still very good things, completing in a suitable image, which lacks only some catchy detail to make it spectacular. This detail can be an accessory, or a blouse with an unusual pattern, or a bright scarf. It is important that when you go to the store you buy only this necessary addition, which will give your old clothes a new "sound". This analysis will save you money!

And even at the stage of revision, you can determine whether you have a "base", the very obligatory things that are the "foundation" of a rational wardrobe:

Sheath dress;

White blouse shirt;

Regular cut coat;

Dark blue jeans;

A skirt of a suitable style, simple design, no details;

Classic boats;

Classic boots;

Structured I have a bag of good quality.

An example of a "base" wardrobe

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Having a good quality "base", you can simply buy interesting accessories for it and make spectacular sets. It is also the foundation of a lean approach to wardrobe design.

Stage two. Exploring places.

For budget shopping, you need to know the secret places and shops where you can dress “cheap and cheerful”:

1. Second-hand and thrift stores... Someone will frown now, maybe, but the idea is quite worthy. The clothes in second-hand shops are often beautiful, mostly foreign, clean and free of any particular defects. It is quite possible to create an interesting ensemble for little money. Do not exclude this possibility, find the second-hand shops closest to the house and go on exploration.

2. Sales... A great opportunity for half or even less cost to purchase items from the outgoing seasons. Sales are held in all shopping malls and stores, and there are consistently Christmas and summer sales, as well as seasonal sales, “last size” sales, sales on the occasion of a store's birthday or a national holiday, etc. You can find information on where and when which sale starts on a special website.

3. Discount stores... This is a collection of things from the collections of the past, pose-past, pose-pose-past x years, which for some reason were not sold. Almost all stores have their own discount centers. Both in Russia and abroad. So, if you are not chasing fashion or want to put together a basic wardrobe, try the discounts for yourself.

4.Dress crossings or garage sales. The recently emerged trend is the exchange of boring things. An initiative person or a group of people organizes a room (large hall, hangar, garage) and invites everyone to bring there clothes, shoes, jewelry that are irrelevant for them, for sale at a minimum price or exchange. A very interesting and productive event. Its pluses:

you will attach your jacket or skirt that you have not worn for several years, but it is a pity to throw it away;

you will find for yourself something unusual, spectacular and, possibly, free;

you will chat and meet new people.

And, by the way, at such events they often offer something tasty or hold an interesting master class.

5. Budget shops.

Stores are different:

luxury class, branded, very expensive;

boutiques and design. In them, prices range from high to affordable;

Network shops. It is at chain stores that I recommend stopping, because in them you will always find new things and at affordable prices.

Add "raisins"

Any item, even bought in an expensive store, will not make the proper impression if it is not properly “attached” to the set.

Do you want to look spectacular? Follow the simple combination rule:

Combine one or more simple items in a set with one or more "zest" items.

Simple things are neutral in color (gray, white, black, beige) without original details and finishes, simple in design that do not attract attention.

Things with a twist attract attention with color, design, uniqueness, etc. These are the things that are the accents in the kit.

Combining simple things and things with a "twist" you can make budget sets that will look stylish and "expensive".

There are several optimal combinations:

Simple clothing + simple accessory + accessory with a twist;

Simple dress + classic pumps + spectacular stole

The cost of the set is 1888 rubles.

Clothing "with a twist" + simple accessories;

HOW TO LEARN TO DRESS STYLISH AND CHEAP?

We know (and fully support!) The desire of girls and women to always look like "so that the eye rejoices and the soul sings." But the price tags for beautiful clothes can significantly reduce the desire to update your wardrobe. How do you learn to dress stylishly and at the same time inexpensively?

To ensure that your desire to look stylish and attractive always matches your capabilities, the Academy experts have prepared several useful tips. Thousands of our students have already evaluated these recommendations!

1. DETERMINE YOUR INDIVIDUAL FEATURES.

Without defining your individual characteristics, you can forget about how to learn to dress stylishly:

Pick your own individual palette;

Study the type of figure and recommendations for her;

Decide on the style.

This knowledge will save you from unnecessary expenses - buying clothes that do not suit you, and then gathering dust in the closet for years. In addition, things bought “systematically” will be combined with each other and make up sets (which is also a significant saving). And, of course, such things will provide you with an attractive look and self-confidence.

2. MAKE YOUR CAPSULE OF WANTED ITEMS.

Learn to spend your money wisely! In the theory of style, there is such a thing as the correspondence of the wardrobe to the lifestyle (and the main reasons). In order to determine the things that suit your lifestyle, write down the 2 most frequent reasons for which you dress (more than 4 times a week):

Everyday

Business

Romantic

Solemn.

Consider a list of items that are in demand (for example, pipe jeans and a white shirt) according to the occasion. Thanks to this list, you can plan your shopping budget.

3. INVEST IN QUALITY THINGS.

As Rothschild said: "I'm not rich enough to buy cheap things." And the thought of the baron is worth listening to! This is another way for a girl to learn to dress stylishly on a small budget - to invest in quality:

Clothes made of high-quality fabrics retain their original appearance (color / ability to keep their shape) longer, and due to this they look expensive and respectable.

It is advisable to choose clothes made from natural fabrics (cotton, wool, silk).

Synthetics give fabrics additional practical properties (for example, the fabric does not wrinkle, it is elastic), but make sure that it does not contain more than 20% in the fabric.

Let there be few things, but they will delight you with their appearance for more than one season.

5. USE ACCESSORIES.

The ability to competently work with accessories is one of the most useful skills of a girl who cares about how to learn how to dress stylishly, while saving the budget.

Accessories will help you create many diverse looks, even on the basis of one set of clothes. A competent accent in the form of a stylish accessory will bring that very zest that will enrich the whole image.

The correct arrangement of accessories in the image will transfer attention from unwanted features of the face and figure to your most attractive places.

IMPORTANT! Try not to skimp on accessories: even a scarf should look high quality, expensive and match your style.

6. LEARN TO CREATE IMAGES.

Another solution to how to learn how to dress stylishly and inexpensively is the ability to make diverse sets. The points listed above will help you with this - a capsule of things in one palette and the use of accessories. And, of course, theory and practice in composing images. This is a very interesting and exciting process, so we advise you to start it as soon as possible!

Simplicity in dressing style helps you feel confident and attractive effortlessly. This is available to everyone, you need to pay only a little attention to it. Try to simplify your look with light makeup, classic clothes, and a casual hairstyle.

Steps

Part 1

Dress simply

Create a classic base in your wardrobe. You can wear several high-quality classics for a long time. They can be combined with each other and used at different times of the year. Choose from versatile, classic and elegant garments.

SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

Professional stylist

Joanna Gruber is the owner of The Closet Stylist, a personal style service that combines wardrobe change with organization. Has been working in the fashion and style industry for over 10 years.

Professional stylist

Basic things can be very versatile. Joanna Gruber, stylist and wardrobe organizer, says: “To be fashionable, you don't need a wardrobe full of the latest season. Figure out which styles work well for your figure and which styles suit your personality. Then choose basic items that can be worn in different ways. For example, you can wear a silk blouse with leather pants and pumps to go to a restaurant, and then wear the same blouse with slacks and a blazer to work. "

Choose quality over quantity. Quality clothes made from good materials will last you a long time, unlike cheap clothes. You can combine some nice outfits if the outfit suits you.

• Take the time to find quality classics.
• For a more dressy look, complement it with a necklace, earrings, or other jewelry.

1. You should have a pair of jeans in your closet. Jeans are the foundation of your wardrobe, from which you can create a simple look. Look for jeans of good quality and neutral color, without embellishments or decorative stitching. These will suit anyone. Dark-colored jeans are the most advantageous option as they make you slimmer and go well with any top.

   Pair dark trousers with a light top. To enhance the simplicity of your look, choose a white or gray top. Avoid bright and patterned shirts.

   • A dark top is perfect for a pair of light colored pants or jeans you already own.
   • You can choose the upper in a variety of materials, from cotton jersey to silk or satin.

2. Wear practical shoes. If you want to look simple, go for plain shoes for men and black flat shoes for women. Depending on the weather conditions, you can wear classic trainers (like plain tennis shoes), flat shoes or sandals. Wear shoes that you feel comfortable in and that match your outfit; nor does it have to be fashionable.

   • Be smart when choosing your clothing style. For example, you just need to have rubber boots if you live in an area where it rains a lot.
   • One pair of shoes for each season is quite enough: sandals for the summer, shoes for the fall, ankle boots for the winter, and so on.

3. Make an accent that highlights your personality. Since your outfit is so simple, you can afford something like a tattoo, long flowing hair, or an oversized necklace. If you have something that highlights your personality, play it up with an outfit.

   • Wear clothing that reveals your tattoos to others.
   • You can emphasize one thing, such as a bright colored scarf, if you wear it with a plain white top.

   SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   "One smart accessory can transform an ordinary outfit into a unique one."

   

   Professional stylist

   Susan Kim is the owner of Sum + Style Co., a Seattle-based personal style company with a focus on innovative and affordable fashion. She has over 5 years of experience in the fashion industry, studied at the Institute of Fashion, Design and Merchandising.

   

   Professional stylist

   Part 2

   Creating a fresh blush on the face

   1. Wash and moisturize your face. First, you need to rinse your face with cold water. Apply moisturizer if you have dry skin. For those who decide not to wear makeup, this procedure will be the only necessary step.

      Use a facial toner if you do decide to wear makeup. The toner will cleanse your pores much deeper than regular water. It will also help tighten pores and make your skin smoother. Apply a few drops of toner to a cotton swab and wipe it over your face, being especially careful around your eyes.

      • The tonic can also be used by men. It refreshes the skin and helps prevent acne and irritation after shaving. Just do not use the toner immediately after shaving, as it may contain alcohol, which will burn the skin.

   2. Pluck your eyebrows. Well-groomed eyebrows help you look attractive, even if you don't do anything else for it. You can also use an eyebrow pencil to fill in the sparse areas and shape. To determine the appropriate shape for your eyebrows, you need to:

      Try using a foundation or concealer. To even out skin tone while still looking natural, you can apply foundation or concealer. This is a great way to mask flaws.

      Apply neutral eye makeup. Choose pallets of browns, pinks and bronzes, depending on your skin tone. Brush on the eyeshadow on the moving eyelid.

   Part 3

   Creating a simple hairstyle

   Part your hair with a parting. Men and women should style their hair differently to create new and lighter looks. There are straight, side and even zigzag parting, in which the hairs seem to intersect with each other towards the front of the head.

   1. Back up. If you want to add volume to your hair, pull it up in a bun and comb it a little, while stepping back 1 inch from the roots. This is a great idea for a bun or a ponytail, as it doesn't make the hair look too sleek.

      • For men, this method is perfect. If your hair is long enough, you can comb your hair to give it structure. Do not comb all over your head, especially in areas close to the face, on the sides and above the ears. Limit yourself to the area at the temples and a little further.

   2. Ask your hairdresser to trim some of the hair from the sides. The classic hairstyle for men involves combining short hair on the sides and longer hair on the top of the head. This haircut is called a "playground". Use a gel and a comb or use your fingers to style your hair in the morning.

      • In general, this hairstyle is easy to maintain and there are many variations in length and shape that you or your hairdresser can try.

A stylish female image is formed from details: well-chosen clothes, accessories, hairstyles, shoes and more. The choice of outfits is directly influenced by age characteristics, complexion. The question of how to dress stylishly and inexpensively for a woman cannot be answered in one sentence. There are universal tips, adhering to which the young lady will look relevant, fashionable and stylish.

Rules for women: saving wisely

It doesn't matter how old you are - 20, 30 or 40 - in order to dress stylishly, but at the same time inexpensively, you need to know what to save on and what things to buy only from leading brands. So, let's begin.

First, we give a list of what you absolutely should not save on:

• shoes;
• accessories;
• basic wardrobe;
• linen;
• decorations.

High-quality shoes, bags, belts, watches, hats and stoles are what form the image, so savings are unacceptable here. Even with banal, inexpensive jeans, a chic bag and branded ankle boots will look stylish and fashionable.

As for other accessories, for example, inexpensive watches or jewelry that has darkened from time to time completely neutralize the style of any bow. It is better to choose an expensive brand of watches or jewelry (gold, silver, as an option), or refuse them altogether.

Silk, cashmere scarves, stoles are an appropriate addition to the image, so the choice of such products should not be superficial. There are no trends here - you should buy things that suit you.

Lingerie is not something to save on, because it adjusts the figure, creates a seductive silhouette, and this is self-confidence, proud posture and, as a result, a wonderful bow.

And the last thing - the things of the basic wardrobe: trousers, skirts, turtlenecks, cardigans, jackets, coats, etc. These items of clothing are therefore called the base because they are constantly worn and combined with others. Accordingly, the high quality and style of such clothing should not be questioned.

What can you save on? Firstly, the modern world is good with a choice - sometimes branded items can be bought inexpensively. For example, you should take a closer look at sales in company stores - there are discounts up to 70% on items that were very expensive. Especially inexpensive sales are popular at the border of the seasons. Although, when updating collections, huge discounts on shoes, clothes and accessories can be in the midst of sales.

It is also possible to save a little on additional things that are combined with a basic wardrobe. For example, it is better to prefer an inexpensive, regular cotton T-shirt than an expensive one, decorated with rhinestones, since the former can be successfully combined with many looks.

To diversify your wardrobe, you don't have to buy a lot of new clothes, sometimes it is enough to replenish the treasury of actual accessories. On the contrary, buying trendy novelties, such as boots on an unrealistically bulky platform, a fish scale T-shirt or jeans slipping from the buttocks, is an absolutely useless purchase. Such clothes will only bring you disappointment and regret about wasted money, because by the end of the season they will look inappropriate.

Inexpensive evening dresses - myth or reality? You can save on a dress for an ordinary corporate party or birthday, but for a wedding or graduation of your child, you should choose the most beautiful and expensive outfit.

First of all, do not choose clothes that are not age-appropriate (cropped skirts, T-shirts with cartoon characters like "Hello, Kitty", "hello from the last century" blouses, baggy mouse-colored dresses that are suitable for women far ...

Clothes should be stylish, of high quality, elegant, emphasizing the silhouette, but not tight on you like a glove.

Secondly, all the attention is on the classics. Trendy shorts will probably brighten your figure this season, but they will look ridiculous next season. Accordingly, such a purchase cannot be called economical. Get a great quality classic and enjoy wearing it.

Thirdly, clothes should not hinder movement, and shoes should not cause discomfort. High stilettos and tight skirts, in which it is difficult for a woman to breathe, are best left in the past. The motto of an elegant young lady is absolute comfort, restrained beauty, stylishness and charm.

Next, about heels. We must not forget about them, so you should not completely switch to sneakers worn to holes. It is necessary to choose high-quality, stylish pumps and ankle boots, which are really comfortable, since shoes are an important component of the image of a beautiful woman of any age.

Decide on accents. The flaws in the figure are not only 40, but also 20 years old, so you need to learn how to skillfully hide them, exposing only the most beautiful. For example, if you have seductive breasts - so demonstrate this with the help of a not too revealing neckline. Highlight your thin waist with a quality belt, and cover the first wrinkles on your neck with a silk scarf.

The choice of colors is very important. Visually rejuvenate a woman and look very stylish such shades as ivory, topaz, white, milk-chocolate.

There is an opinion that bright prints are appropriate at 20-25 years old, and after 40 they are taboo. This is partially true, but the rule applies to too lurid or frankly childish patterns. Therefore, ornaments are welcome, but appropriate ones should be chosen.

Regarding the length - restraint is welcomed. Too short dresses or skirts should not be chosen, even if the figure allows it. The most successful length is to the middle of the knee or slightly higher.

When choosing outerwear, you should avoid dark tones - only cream, light, pinkish. In such a coat, you will be irresistible and young.

In accessories and shoes, liberties, creativity are permissible, but without brute force. Choose shoes of a more juicy shade, an original brooch or an unusual but elegant headpiece. It will do the best for a stylish look. But do not overdo it with expensive jewelry, as an attempt to demonstrate wealth can turn into absolute bad taste and pretentiousness.

Choose bags that are neat, not too large, so as not to be associated with a boring lady with bulky shopping bags. The ideal option for a middle-aged woman is clutches and small bags.

In youth, you can allow yourself liberties in clothes, and after 30-40 years it is wiser to leave bold experiments with your own appearance - classic images are always popular, they look appropriate, stylish, seductive and relevant, so it is better to stick to the traditional line in clothes.

There are no trifles in a harmonious image: well-groomed nails, skin, lips, confident gait, neat and stylish hairstyle, high-quality clothes and shoes- all this makes an ordinary woman a goddess. Make sure that your clothes are always clean and ironed and that they fit properly on you. Inexpensive but clean and correct size clothing always looks better than expensive but wrinkled or improper fit!

As a result, a young lady of any age, with the right approach to onion formation, can look simply stunning and act on men like an expensive, aged wine.