MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

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“A woman’s dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving it’s purpose without obstructing the view”

– Sophia Loren

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You don’t need to buy into trends.

Generally if I buy anything that’s “on trend” it’s not something I’ll spend a lot of money on. If you follow me on Instagram you might have noticed a pair of patterned pants I bought recently for $69 at Zara. (If you missed it you can see them here) When I shop and spend a bit of money, it’s on things I want to still have and wear in my wardrobe in 5, 8, 10 years. (Like this jacket I’ve had since the 90’s)

While you don’t need to follow trends what I encourage you to do, if you want to keep your look current, is be aware of changes in proportions. Are pants still wide in the leg or are they getting skinnier? Are waist bands sitting low or high on the waist? Are sleeves narrow or wide?

Having said that, I know it’s not all that easy and can be confusing and frustrating. You might have a pair of wide leg pants you used to wear to work 8 years ago and you’ve noticed that wide leg pants are in the stores again. Does this mean that your wide legs pants are fashionable again? More often than not, no! Wide leg pants might be current again, but they may be skinnier or wider through the thigh or higher in the waist. Things will come around again, but shapes change.

How do you stay up to date with what styles and proportions are current?

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Along with knowing what shoe styles suit you, make sure that you’re aware of what are current and fashionable.

Shoes have such an influence on an outfit, you don’t want to ruin your look with a daggy shoe.

Challenge yourself to spend 10 minutes or an hour (depending on the size of your shoe collection) going through all of your shoes – one-by-one.

Ask yourself..

• Is the toe and the heel of this shoe still fashionable or is it out-dated?
• Does this shoe look overly sensible and practical (as pictured above), therefore aging my look?
• Is this shoe flattering on my leg?
• Does this shoe look clean, fresh and new or does it look like I’ve been out working on the farm in them?  (Consider whether they might need a bath.  Particularly if they’re sneakers or trainers)
• Does this shoe still represent the direction I want my style and image to move in?
• Are these shoes too big, small, high or uncomfortable for me to walk elegantly in them?

While you’re at it have a think about what gaps you might have in your shoe wardrobe.  What’s missing to pull outfits together?   What could you add to give some of the clothes in your wardrobe new life?  Make a list.

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Take out 2 – 5 pieces from your wardrobe that you really like, but never wear because you don’t know how to.

You know the things that just sit there unworn waiting for you to choose them – but you never do.

Pull them out, throw them on your bed and challenge yourself to come up with at least five ways to wear them.

If you simply can’t, then you need to decide..

1. Do I buy something else to go with it so I can wear it.
2. Do I ask someone to help me come up with a way to wear it, or
3. Do I send it on it’s way?

Hopefully you’ll feel inspired and keep working through the rest of your wardrobe.

Be ruthless..

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