MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

If I didn’t know better this could be a photo from a current French Vogue.

Everything about the outfit, including the hair, shoes, glasses and bag – look modern. Nothing appears outdated.

But then I notice the old van.. and of course, it’s Jackie Kennedy.

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“Tell me about this floral (pink, yellow, green, orange, red, blue) top”, I ask my client during her Wardrobe Overhaul, “Do you love it?”

“No”.  She responds. “I bought it because I thought I should add more color to my wardrobe.” “I hate it!”

There’s a misconception, I’ve discovered since doing this job, that to look interesting, you need to wear lots of color and pattern – but it’s simply not true.

In fact, stylish and sophisticated looks can be achieved by simply wearing black and white.

My tips to make sure your black and white outfit looks chic, rather than bland, are to:

• Keep the black, very black, and the white, very white 
• Make sure the fit is (really) good. (Because black and white is so clean, an ill-fitting silhouette will be highlighted)
• Keep the cuts and styles modern (Rather than outdated)
• Put plenty of thought into how you decorate your black and white pieces (Don’t let down an otherwise great outfit with a daggy, sensible shoe or scruffy handbag)

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Don’t let anyone tell you you “should” or “need” to wear more color. It’s perfectly fine (and in fact chic) to only wear grey, black, white, camel, beige, cream or navy.

Always wear what makes you feel authentic and confident.

Don’t ever feel pressured to wear anything that isn’t you…and your style.

Just make sure you keep it interesting and stylish with textures, shapes, fit and decoration.

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Have you ever noticed how some of the women many consider to be the most stylish ever – mostly wore the simplest of outfits?

Rarely a loud print … and never too much frou-frou!

Often in black, white or navy (generally a sophisticated block color of some sort) and always with interesting statement pieces. (Bags, glasses, scarves, hats, coats, shoes and jewellery)

Their style has endured for a reason.

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