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Summer is right around the corner, which means you can start on some of the most fun shopping of the year: summer wardrobe shopping! This year, turn over a new leaf and make a promise to yourself that you will let yourself explore new styles and try new fashion tips that will help you feel more comfortable, stylish, and confident in your own skin.
Dressing stylishly is not necessarily about trendy clothes, but about identifying your own personal style. Check out some of these tips to help you revamp this summer.
Avoid filling your closet with passing trends. Lots of women feel intimidated about shopping for clothes because they’re worried that if they buy something trendy, they’ll end up looking like they’re trying to be more hip than they are.
It’s okay to buy into some trends as long as those trends are actually flattering to your body type. For example, well-fit skinny jeans can be very flattering for any woman as long as you are buying a style and size that work for you.
For summer, looser fitting and flowy items make for comfortable clothing staples. Buy just a few trendy items that you like, but treat them more like accent pieces rather than staples of your wardrobe.
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Focus on fit, tailoring and classic looks. Items you should definitely have in your closet include tailored jeans, flattering skirts and dresses at different lengths, well-cut blazers for the workplace, and shoes that are comfortable but classically stylish like some ballet flats.
The key to looking stylish is to identify your personal style, rather than trying to shop styles that are being marketed as trendy. If you have a hard time trying to identify your own style, consider seeking the help of a personal stylist online or in person.
A personal stylist can help you identify your best features and what colors will be most flattering on you.
Choose hues based on your own coloring. As with everything, palettes go by season and trends so don’t let yourself buy something in an unflattering color just because it’s popular.
You should have some all-purpose items in blues, blacks, and whites, and then choose some other colors based on your skin, eye, and hair color. For summer, choose some pastels if you like to dress colorfully.
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Embrace bathing suit season! Women of all ages tend to dread this part of summer, but it’s time to stop caring about what others may think. You’re likely more proud of some features than others.
Don’t be afraid to choose a bathing suit that flatters you just because it’s not as trendy. You can get a one-piece with stomach control or a high-waisted two piece if you like the shape of your middle but don’t feel good in a bikini.
High-waisted bikinis are in-style with all ages these days! You can also buy wraps, matching shorts, or sarongs that match your bathing suit and allow you to feel good at the beach without feeling so self-conscious if that is something you are worried about.
Indulge in some beach specific pieces. For many people, one of the most fun things about going on vacation is getting to shop. Indulge in some beach vacation shopping to get some striking looks for special nights out or some fun and festive items like colorful sandals and toe rings.
Summer scarves with bright colors or patterns are a fun way to dress up a neutral colored outfit. Be sure to have a good pair of sunglasses.
There’s nothing worse than getting to sit by the pool and finally read that book you’ve been wanting to read for months only to find that the sun is far too bright.
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Remain playful with your Summer accessories Summer. Big floppy beach hats are popular right now and recall old-fashioned glamour. They are flattering on most people and are also a smart accessory to have at the beach.
Other fun items include colorful headbands and lightweight, leather purses and tote bags for your beach things. It’s also a good time to brighten up your wardrobe with some inexpensive jewelry like rings made from cubic zirconia.
It’s always fun to add some glamour to your wardrobe with new jewelry, but it’s too expensive to have a nice piece for every outfit, so instead buy some less expensive pieces that allow you to easily dress up your beach looks.
Don’t forget your footwear. You’ll want to have a few different kinds of staple shoes in your wardrobe. You should also have a nice pair of comfortable pumps or wedges, a stylish but less fussy shoe like a ballet flat, and of course some good leather or faux-leather boots.
And again, don’t forget the flip flops and sandals. These are all universally flattering and are often a good comfortable choice of footwear.
Shopping for the Season
If you’re trying to get ready for summer with some new outfits but don’t know where to start, go through your existing wardrobe and pick out a few of your best, most faithful staple items and start shopping around these.
Using these as a guiding post for other outfits will help you settle on some good reliable outfits that will make you feel both stylish and comfortable.
What is your favorite new Summer piece
and where are you headed??
XOXO
Haven Way
June 3, 2015Great tips! I love the open or fun-designed backs 🙂