Fashion Tips for Women

Whatever your lifestyle, the clothes you wear affect your confidence and how you're perceived. You don't have to be a fashionista to know your body and understand what looks good on you. Most women are logically attracted to clothing, styles, and colors that feel good and flatter their figure. It's always a good idea to use past experience to your advantage. Trust your intuition. Sometimes, fashion etiquette comes naturally but it's not always that easy.

If you find yourself second-guessing your wardrobe, we've put together a variety of fashion tips for women who wish to sharpen their fashion sense and utilize clothing to their advantage. Don't forget to accessories for a complete ensemble.

* Have plenty of neutrals on hand to mix and match.
* Open collar shirts and scoop necks will lengthen a short neck. Add a long necklace.
* Tailored clothes flatter most figures.
* Buy similar styles of the clothes you already own that you think flatter your figure.
* Always carry a safety pin in your purse for emergencies.
* Shoulder pads will help you balance large breasts and wide hips, but keep them slim.
* For a quick fix, if your slacks or slip is too long, roll it up at the waist.
* Break in your shoes before wearing for an entire day or special occasion.
* Use dryer sheets or fabric spray to reduce static cling.
* If you're losing or gaining weight, go to your local thrift store and get some in-between sizes that fit.
* Make sure your pantyhose fit correctly. Tugging on them in public is a no-no.
* Don't be afraid to try anything new.
* Always clean your clothing before you store it.
* Apply your perfume before dressing to prevent staining your clothing.
* If a department store doesn't have your size, ask. Many stores are set up to call their other stores to locate and ship the desired size directly to you.
* Beware of those "skinny" mirrors in stores. They are misleading. If a style didn't look good on you in the past, it won't now, unless you've made some significant changes.
* Don't bare all. Leave some mystery to your look.
* Fix sticky zippers by rubbing them with some wax or a bar of soap.
* Secure your buttons by dabbing the backs of them with fingernail polish or clear glue. This prevents the stitching from coming loose.
* If you're concerned about clingy clothing, don't buy anything with more than 5% Lycra.
* Leather has a tendency to stretch, so buy your pants one size smaller.
* Don't fret if you see an outfit in a magazine that is too pricey for your budget. You can probably put together the same outfit at stores such as the Gap and Old Navy, at a fraction of the price. Just cut out the picture and take it shopping with you.
* Don't try laundering your "dry clean only" garments unless you don't care much about them. The fabrics cannot withstand regular washing and detergent.
* Stand up straight, have good posture and carry yourself with grace. Not only will you appear taller, you will radiate self confidence and allure.

Common Fashion Mistakes

Your makeup is applied, your hair is styled, and you're ready to go out. But wait... There's nothing that can spoil your look more than a conspicuous fashion faux pas.

Here's a list of the top fashion mistakes made when it comes to clothing and accessories. You may have noticed them on other people but you haven't committed them yourself, right? Have a look around and think again. These mistakes are more common than you think and many can be applied to men as well as women.
Your clothes don't fit correctly.
Wearing baggy clothes can add pounds. Clothes that are too small accentuate unsightly bulges. Don't buy anything thinking that it will be "just right" if you gain or lose weight. Live in the moment and look good now. If the size of the tag bothers you, cut it off or black it out with a marker. Seriously.
Wrinkled clothing.
That great suit or dress won't flatter you unless it's wrinkle-free. Avoid this fashion mistake and buy clothes that don't wrinkle or keep an iron handy.
Dressing too trendy.
Don't try to satisfy every trend in one day. You'll probably just end up looking silly.
Mixing two seasons in one outfit.
Your pieces will contradict each other. Stick with one-season fashions.
Evident bra and panty lines.
Wear proper fitting undergarments underneath your clothing. If they do fit you properly and you still have lines, then your clothing is too tight.
Exposed undergarments.
Not so much for play but a definite mistake for professionals. Keep your bra straps properly adjusted so they're not hanging out. If your pants are low-rise, your panties should be too.
Too much white.
White makes you look larger so limit this color. Don't even think about wearing white slacks or pantyhose unless you want to add bulk.
Your skirt or dress is too short.
Be comfortable. Make sure you can sit down without having to worry about what areas you're exposing.
Wearing too many colors at once.
This will make you look undecided. Stick with one to three colors
Too many prints.
Don't try to mix and match prints or you'll look way too busy. Patterns don't look good on everyone. If you're one of those people that look good in just about anything, choose a pattern on the top or bottom, not both.
Using the wrong accessories.
Top off your look with accessories that match your style. Choose the correct length necklace. Short chains and chokers tend to make your neck appear shorter and larger. Don't over-accessorize.
Wearing multiple shades of denim.
Skip the head-to-toe denim. It's unsightly and will make you look completely unorganized. Instead, choose one piece or consider a denim handbag to carry with casual attire.
Dark colored clothing, light colored shoes.
Or visa versa. Keep your clothing and shoes in the same color family. White and black go with anything, but don't make the mistake of mismatching light and dark colors.
Large shoulder pads.
This fashion trend went in and out the 80's and hasn't re-emerged. If you do wear shoulder pads, make sure they're thin and unobtrusive.
Wearing open-toed shoes with rugged toenails.
If you want to expose your feet, pamper them and get a pedicure. Don't think for a minute that people won't look at your toes.
Wearing worn out shoes.
Why ruin your look? If you have a favorite pair of ragged shoes, save them for non-public outings