I Need To Cover My Underwear!

 

To top off your 15 pieces = 30 days of fashion you will need an outerwear piece

         Where ever you live the climate is different, if the climate is fairly mild the trench coat is always a fabulous option as it can be classic or it also comes in a variety of different styles and colours. Check out the Nordstom’s website where you can gather inspiration on what type of coat you would like to wear!

Happy Browsing!!

All You Need Is Six Tops!!!

The next six items you will need in you 15 pieces = 30 days of fashion are tops

2 Casual Tops

2 Career Tops

2 Wow Tops

"It’s a new era in fashion - there are no rules. It’s all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together."

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen is exactly right! Mixing and matching all items of your wardrobe from many different places will help you define your unique style and help to stretch your wardrobe farther and farther. For more fun and inspiring fashion quotes check out Tumblr.

You may think six tops does not sound like enough for a whole months worth of clothing but always remember mix and match! The two casual tops can be anything from band t-shirts to fun colored tank tops, these tops are for your time on evenings and weekends but may be able to be integrated into your workwear. 

The two career tops are for work, this will be different from job to job try the sophisticated look and go for at least one button front blouse. Play with fabrics, silk always gives blouses a luxurious look and can come in the most beautiful colours. 

The final two tops are WOW tops! Look for tops that make you feel and look FABULOUS, try tops with interesting details, textures, patterns and colors.

Once again always remember mix all of the 15-pieces, the blazer you choose should be able to pair over almost all of your tops and the pants you choose should be able to be worn with almost every top.

Fun! Fun! Fun!

The next item you will need in your 15 piece wardrobe = 30 days of fashion is a novelty skirt!

This can be one of the most fun items to shop for as skirts come in all different colors, patterns and textures. Novelty refers to picking an item that reflects your personality and gives uniqueness to your wardrobe. 

Lauren Conrad has some fun tips on picking the perfect skirt for your body type.

 When shopping for a skirt, play with different lengths, fullness and waistlines. If you have decided on the perfect printed skirt, keep in mind what you already have in your closet and make sure the colors you have already existing in your closet will compliment the colors in your skirt!

And always remember don’t be afraid to combine different colors, textures and patterns!!

Three Piece Suit

The next three things you will need for your 15-piece wardrobe = 30 days of fashion is the three-piece suit

            Stylisheve has some good points about the three-piece suit but I have a different opinion on what three-piece suit is.

The three-piece suit consists of a blazer a coordinate pant and a coordinate skirt. This could be anything from the simple classic black blazer to a trendy Chanel style tweed jacket, skirt and coordinating pant. With the three-piece suit it is all about getting the proper fit and playing with different fabrics!! So have fun when shopping, try many different types of suits in all colors and styles!

These basic three pieces will help to stretch your wardrobe farther as you can mix and match these items with any other pieces you have. Don’t be afraid to pair your blazer with a band t-shirt and jeans for a sophisticated casual look!!

Dress to Impress

 The next item you need in your 15-piece wardrobe = 30 days of fashion is a dress

            Whether you have a classic style and you choose a little black dress or if you’re trendier and you decide to go with a fun printed dress, the most important thing is fit. Make sure you dress your body type to its best potential!!!!!!

            The Women's Day article is a base point on how to choose the perfect dress and has some good tips. 

Here are some extra tips:

      The Oval Figure: Choose a dress that will visually broaden your shoulders with details such as epaulettes, flutter sleeves or bold accent colors confined to the shoulder area. For example a sleek sheath dress paired with a blazer or light jacket or an A-line dress are some great choices!

         The Hourglass Figure: Define your curves!! Choose a dress with gentle shaping through the waistline in a light to medium weight fabric that has some drape to it. Remember that adding a belt from a slim chain to a wide width at the waist is a chic touch.

         The Triangle Figure: Choose a dress that emphasizes your upper torso. Find a dress that has a print on the bottom half and the lightest or brightest color from that print on the top. Add interest to the neck and shoulder region to draw the eye upwards with interesting necklines perhaps with ruffles, bateau necklines, cowl necklines or horizontal strips. For an added touch throw a jacket with well-defined shoulders overtop of your dress.

         The Inverted Triangle Figure: Choose a dress with a long neckline such as the V or U neckline to draw the eye towards the center of the body. Look for a dress with a fuller, softer skirt such as a gentle A-line shape. Waist detailing is also a great option such as gathers or center seam ruffles. Style your dress with accessories that draw your eye towards the center of the body such as long pendants.

**All of the dresses seen on this post are available at Laura