When it comes to fashion tips, it sometimes seems that
everyone and their mother (literally!) has tried-and-true advice they
absolutely swear by. Some are useful, while others … well, not so much. With
that in mind, we’ve culled 10 fashion tips from the best: designers, lifestyle
experts and, of course, our staff. Trust us: With these gems, you’ll be well on
your way to living your most stylish life.
1. Wash new jeans twice before taking them to the
tailor. Why? Because jeans will always shrink in length when washed.
2. The secret to well-fitting everyday clothes is
Lycra. The formulas to look for: 95% cotton/5% Lycra spandex for T-shirts, and
at least 2% Lycra for jeans to hold their shape.
3. Always organize your clothes going light to dark
from left to right in your closet. Your eye will follow the color and thus help
you stay organized.
4. Cut down your closet by 25% by asking yourself
this one question: “If I were shopping right this second, would I buy this?” If
the answer’s no, out it goes.
5. Dressy occasions aren’t the time to play with
trends, so know your silhouette and stick to it to always look your best.
6. Revamp an old coat by swapping out the buttons
and having a tailor replace the lining with something eye-catching, like a
pattern or a bright color.
7. Break in stiff or too-snug shoes by slipping
them on with socks and blasting your feet with a hot hairdryer.
8. Ideally, a pencil skirt should hit just at the
top of your knee. Any lower and it will start to shorten your leg.
9. Pants a bit too tight? Let them air dry and
stretch the waistband by hand (or with a hairdryer) while they’re still damp.
10. Still look chic while showing some skin: If
you’re wearing a miniskirt or shorts, cover up on top. If your top is skimpy,
go for full-coverage bottoms.
