A piece of advice: Don’t listen to anyone who tries to limit your self-expression with silly style rules.
We believe that fashion and beauty conventions were meant to be broken and at Fich Fashion Consultancy we do just that and make it effortless. Below, the very popular and talented stylist, Fichian Nfi is dishing out some 32 simple tips which can make your style very fashionable and on point!
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1. SHOW SKIN STRATEGICALLY
Looking truly sexy involves knowing what to bear-and what to keep under wraps. Otherwise, where’s the mystery? Choose one-only one-body part and show it off, If it’s cleavage, don’t show your legs. If it’s your legs, stay covered on top.
2. ACCESSORIZE IN HAPPY AND BRIGHT COLORS
We are Africans and we are made of colors! If you’ve got a closet full of neutrals-be it navy, black, camel, or gray-add energy with boldly hued shoes and bags. Not only is a hunter green satchel more lively than ho-hum black, but it’s also surprisingly versatile. Feeling really brave? Wear a neutral base with shoes and a bag in two different complementary colors.
3. HEM YOUR PANTS FOR A SHOE HEIGHT
“The biggest mistake women make is wearing pants that aren’t the right length for their shoes,” says stylist Kate Young. To fix this, hem to either heels or flats or bend neatly and iron if you fear running the hem. Generally, hems should just graze the tops of your shoes and be from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch off the floor.
4. A SCARF PLEASE!
It’s the ultimate accessory according to a host of the best-dressed women we interviewed. Stash one in your purse or carry-on to transform simple Ts in the time it takes to make a knot.
5. WEAR AND CARE IS KEY
Before you buy, try to gauge how a piece might hold up after a few washing. And don’t shell out for clothes you can’t, or won’t, take care of. If you know you’ll never hand-wash that embellished sweater or fancy bra, walk away but dry-cleaners are here to help.
6. EMBRACE YOUR SHAPE
“Once you know which silhouettes flatter you, filter trends ruthlessly,” says designer Shoshanna Gruss. For instance, if you’re petite and shapely, it’s best to avoid tall columns and billowy maxis even if you love them. Go for a dress with a defined waist and just-above-the-knee hem.
7. MAKE A LIST BEFORE YOU SHOP
Not of what you want to buy, but of the 10 fave items in your closet. This will help you zero in on pieces that mesh with what you own (or remind you that you never actually wear big floral prints)
8. HIT THE DRESSING ROOM PREPARED
If you’re shopping for that ultra-important dress, get a true feel for the fit by bringing your hip or thigh slimmer with you. And while you’re at it, bring heels, lipstick, and a hairbrush, you think it’s a lot to walk into a shop with right trust us these will help you get a better sense of the final result.
9. MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL
And don’t leave the house until you like what you see. Every angle matters. Trust us.
10. ROUND DOWN IN DENIM
When in doubt, go with the smaller size in jeans. They always stretch, and nothing’s more unflattering than the unintentionally baggy derrière it gives you a creepy look.
11. ARRANGE YOUR CLOSET
Clothes need breathing room! You should be able to see every item without rummaging. Consider donating anything you haven’t worn in the past year.
12. OPEN YOUR MIND
Always take one “it’s cute but not my style” thing into the fitting room. You never know! Deciding a trend Isn’t for you because you ruled It out once. Like the saying goes, everything that’s old is new again — and that’s true for tons of trends that have come back better than ever. You may have tried the look way back when, and you may not even remember why you ruled it out, but the new combos are a little more modern. Don’t give up on something u hated way back then.
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13. WHEN IN DOUBT, WEAR BLACK STILETTOS
Matched to your skin tone, they’re a pretty safe bet. (And they make legs look longer.)
14. NEVER BUY A BORING COAT
It’s raining now rock an amazing coat! “So many people only see you in your coat—if you’re not wearing something great underneath your trench, they’ll never even know!” Look for a stylish coat.
15. OWN SOMETHING LEOPARD PRINT
Make the print a staple in your accessories wardrobe It’s timeless, racy enough, and always glamorous.
At the end of the day, the beauty of personal style lies in feeling good and expressing yourself. We all make fashion mistake but trust me they are all easy to fix and once you get these tips in line you’ll unlock the next piece of your personal style puzzle.
PART II coming up soon. Watch this space.
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