Styling Tips To Up Your Fashion Game

Styling Tips To Up Your Fashion Game

Look more stylish and fashionable with these handy tips

It doesn’t matter who we are; there’s always a way to lift your game in the fashion stakes.

The last thing you want is to head to your closet to find an outfit and then stop dead wondering why whatever you will choose is not what you really want to wear.

Before you head off to max out the credit card on a whole new wardrobe of clothing, just pause for a moment and try and look at the bigger picture.

There could be a number of factors at play here, including;

  • Tired and outdated outfits
  • You are bored with the style (it’s the old you are still hanging on to)
  • Those clothes just don’t fit
  • You’ve forgotten what you actually have
  • You’re tired and uninspired

The first thing to deal with is the last on that list – being tired and uninspired is never going to bring out your sense of style and the best part of your personality.

That’s what the fashion game is all about – exploring and enjoying who you are and your very own style.

That doesn’t mean you need to reinvent the wheel and go for a total rework of all the clothes you have. There is the chance to make your outfits say something stronger, bolder and clearer about who you are.

The old vs the new you

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It can sound like an exaggeration, but the old you have probably moved on from where you were years ago.

Now’s the time to have a good hard look at yourself and what your clothes are saying about you.

Are they telling the world (and yourself) that you are stuck in a time warp? We aren’t talking about being so outdated that this fashion is coming back in. We’re talking about wearing the same style of clothes and the same style of shoes and even your hair in the way you always have.

That’s fine if you are okay with it, but if you’re bored and need to inspire yourself, this is your golden opportunity to lift your fashion game.

Go through your entire wardrobe and look at everything objectively, one by one.

That cashmere pullover that you’ve always loved and that little black dress are going to say what?

It could be “I’ve had my time, now it’s goodbye” or “I know you love me, but I just don’t fit you anymore.”

Sizing is a big part of what you need to cull and what you need to be brutally honest about. There are often outfits that were bought as a special one-off, but you wore them twice if you were lucky. 

If it is too small or too big, then give it to someone who will be glad to wear it if it’s still in good condition.

Now think about what you want to say today about who you are and where you’re heading in life.

The key factors of your fashion sense

There are a few points to get clear with yourself. The things to concentrate most on are;

  • Find your own style
  • Shop to your style and personality
  • Get clothes that fit
  • Try something new
  • Shop wisely
  • Rework your wardrobe

If you can narrow down your ideas of your own style, you are halfway to having a great look.

Throw yourself into it and jot down anything that comes to mind. It can be a mood board that you don’t need to second guess. Fun, cheeky, mysterious, mischievous, seductive, vibrant, elegant and more. Just get it all out and see what rings true the most. 

You’ll be surprised about how that self-examination will bring out ideas for what to wear. Let it settle until you are sure you know what you want, and then it’s time to get it all together.

Stop before you shop

When you have another look at what you already have in your wardrobe, you can keep what you can work with and say goodbye to the things that won’t. Be kind and brutal at the same time. No point clogging up hangers with things you are not going to wear.

Make a list of what you need and include things like accessories and the way you wear your hair, glasses, make-up and jewellery.

Get things that fit and that suit your personal style. Shop for bargains and quality where you can afford it.

If you are after a new hairstyle, think of ways you can save time and money without risking a bad haircut. For example, Hair Academies often need clients to work on (at reduced prices), and an experienced stylist will oversee a trainee’s work. 

You might find that there are ways to combine different looks with the new fashionable you. Asking close friends for their feedback can be a great way to save time and money. 

Having fun on the way

If you feel stuck in a rut with your look, think of other clever ways to break out of the mould.

This is where the top coloured contact lenses in Australia can be great to try. You can play around with your looks with different shades and different pairs to find your favourite coloured contacts

Then there’s the fun of getting a great party look from the best in Halloween contact lenses. You can go all out with freaky looks like red eye contacts or find something that works well with a special occasion or fancy dress. 

Helping others find their style

Changing your wardrobe doesn’t have to be a solitary adventure. Get friends or family to help make the change.

You can return the favour too. Maybe someone you know wants to become more sophisticated. It doesn’t mean that they are suddenly into double malt whiskey, buying a cigar humidor and know all about the best non Cuban cigars.  

Being open about upping your fashion game, and helping anyone you know to do the same, is the key to getting a fresh look and having a new look on life.

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