In all the years of doing wardrobe for projects large and small and from having private clients. I have these rules when purchasing clothes.
1. Always spend your biggest money on the classics, in both styling and color. 2. Define your style and stick to it. Wear what you love; what makes you comfortable, what makes you feel expresses you. Stay true to this and the wardrobe will follow. Shop with the motto, love it or leave it. 3. Understand your body type and shop accordingly, learn what looks best and never compromise. 4. Don’t go on fishing expeditions, go but don’t buy unless it’s perfect. 5. Go to the stores you know have your styles and what works for you. 6. Look for color and fabric first, then silhouette, and last size. 7. Think outfit, not item. Before buying the new items think about what other items it can be worn with. If you don’t have anything it will go with don’t buy it, it needs to go with at least three other things. 8. Get help from a professional stylist. 9. Insist on fit; otherwise take it to your alterations person. So factor in that cost always. Even your jeans can be altered 10. Buy the best you can afford. You don’t need a lot of stuff when you have the right stuff. 11. Vintage** Vintage can give you a unique look, but always try everything on Sizes were different back then. Again, make sure it fits with your style and goes with other items you already have. 12. Make your larges purchase first, in other words, buy the suit or coat first then the accessories. |
