While the world may be
leaning toward more casual attire, there are still a number of fashion mistakes
and fax pas you need to avoid regardless of the occasion or dress code. They include
1.
Wearing The Wrong Colors
All skin tones are not created equal. The lime green or hot pink that you saw on the runways may look fabulous on the models, but horrible on you. Experiment with different colors and stick with the palettes that look best on you, regardless of what's "in fashion/style". Don't waste your money on clothes that make you look pale, sallow, jaundiced, or washed out. You may even want to consider color analysis if you're uncertain which are your "best colors."
2. Wearing Too Small a Size
If it doesn't fit, don't wear it.
Squeezing into a size 8 may feed your vanity,
but it will make you appear
overfed to everyone else. Shop by FIT, not by size. If you can't sit
down or
feel as trussed up as a turkey, you're not going to feel your best. Why
put
yourself through that kind of torture? Find clothes that fit or have
them
tailored to fit and stack the cards in your favor. Dress the way you
want to be addressed. Make an effort with your dressing, wear makeup,
accesorize! No matter what size you are people will compliment your
efforts.
Squeezing into a size 8 may feed your vanity,
but it will make you appear
overfed to everyone else. Shop by FIT, not by size. If you can't sit
down or
feel as trussed up as a turkey, you're not going to feel your best. Why
put
yourself through that kind of torture? Find clothes that fit or have
them
tailored to fit and stack the cards in your favor. Dress the way you
want to be addressed. Make an effort with your dressing, wear makeup,
accesorize! No matter what size you are people will compliment your
efforts.
3.
Inappropriate Makeup
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| Light for day |
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| Heavier for evening |
.
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| for sports or other strenuous pursuits |
. And if you're still doing Cleopatra eyes, it's time to
turn the page and see what's happening THIS century in makeup styles.
4.
Wearing The Wrong Color of Hose
You'll look taller and trimmer by
matching the color
of your hose to your shoes and your hem. Wearing a black skirt and
shoes? Opt for sheer black hose. Have a bright blue dress and taupe shoes? Go
for the taupe-colored hose. What? You only wear black hose because they hide
things you don't want people to see? Well, guess what: unless your whole
outfit's black, you're CALLING ATTENTION to your legs. If that's not what you
want, it's time to rethink your plan.5. Rundown Shoes
You look great...from the ankles up. If
your shoes have seen better days, find a good shoe repair shop and put them in
for some TLC. Polish them regularly. Use a felt tip marker on scuffs, and put a
piece of soft carpet under your feet when you drive. And most importantly, invest
in a good pair if you're going to wear them every day. 
Don't buy them at the 5
and Dime and then wonder why they don't last. Your shoes can either make or blight your dressing.
Heels are your best friend, they make you stand straighter and flatten your tummy, so wear some cute heels girl.
6.
Broken Nails, Chipped Polish
have clippers and a nail file in your purse and desk at work.
Paint over chips or remove all polish
. If you're in a business
environment,stick with conservative nail polish colors at work and save the
sparkly/neon/funky looks for weekends and vacations. Dragon-lady lengths are
never appropriate for business.
7.
Slips That Show
Unfortunately, one length does NOT fit
all. Buy slips in several lengths and replace them once the elastic wears. For the
most discreet linings, buy slips in the colors you wear most often, like black,
navy, beige, and white. You want to mute the sheerness of your garment-not all
attention to the color of your slip.
8.
Underarm Stains
First, buy deodorant that works with your
body. 
You may have to try a few to find the best one for you, and you may need
to change every now and again if your chemistry changes, like after having a
baby, starting new medication, going through menopause, or the like. If you perspire heavily or need a surefire
method to prevent stains, consider using dress shields.
You may have to try a few to find the best one for you, and you may need
to change every now and again if your chemistry changes, like after having a
baby, starting new medication, going through menopause, or the like. If you perspire heavily or need a surefire
method to prevent stains, consider using dress shields.
9.
Visible Bra Lines
Make sure your bra fits properly. If it rides up
in back, slips of the shoulders, or lets your breasts sag instead of offering
support, then it's time to seek professional help.
You can usually find trained
fitters in the lingerie departments of better department stores. Call around
for an appointment.
You can usually find trained
fitters in the lingerie departments of better department stores. Call around
for an appointment.
10.
Roots
Hair color can do wonderful things for you, but
it can also be hard on the budget. If you can't afford the regular maintenance
required by allover color, consider getting highlights instead. And whatever
you do, make sure your hair color matches your skin tone.
When picking shades, the sky is your limit. 
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