Class it up!
02.04.12
Okay fellas, even if you are not in love with fashion, there is a new type of sweater in town that will make you look even more of a class act, without being fussy or uncomfortable! Grab a shawl collar sweater, instead of your typical half zip. Fits the same, feels the same, but looks oh so much nicer! For a more professional/dressier look style it with a plaid dress shirt underneath. For a more casual look throw on your favorite undershirt with the sweater over top, and bam, you have yourself a statement! Men's fashion makes very small changes year in year out, so if you are hoping to make a bit more of a statement, look a bit classier, or just want to try something new I suggest grabbing one today! Below is an example of one currently available at Banana Republic.
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Flex your Fashion Muscles
01.31.12
In my opinion, looking good is all about exploiting your strengths and down-playing your weaknesses. Here are two ways to look at this fashion mantra:
#1. Everyone should learn to accentuate their physical assets and draw attention away from those body parts and features that they are self-conscious about.
Love your lips? Enhance them with brightly colored lipsticks and glosses.
Have short legs? Wear nude pumps with dresses and skirts, pick higher rises and highlight the waist to lengthen the leg-line.
Work hard at the gym to get buff arms? Go sleeveless whenever possible!
Wish that your stomach was flatter? Pick tops and dresses with ruching, pleating and/or twisting details through the mid-section to provide some camoflouge.
#2. Everyone should be aware of their fashion talents and their fashion limitations.
Feel confident and comfortable in a preppy ensemble, but not sure how to put together a bohemian look? Stick with what works and keep it heritage-inspired instead of hippie-inspired.
Daunted by all of the different denim silhouettes out there? Stick with a straight-leg or bootcut jean and make the focus or statement of the outfit somewhere else.
Have a knack for layering but stumped by minimalist dressing? Follow your fashion heart, pile on the layers and make it your signature look!
Unable to accessorize? Put on the same set of jewelry every day and make your look about the unique shapes of your garments and unexpected clothing combinations.
Too often, people try to fit a square peg into a round hole when it comes to fashion. They try to wear trends that aren't right for their body type or feel like they aren't stylish enough because they aren't a fashion chameleon who can do all looks well. While I am certainly a proponent of trying new things, I think that it important to flex your fashion muscles and leave your weaknesses behind you.
Need a hand identifying your strengths and weaknesses? Schedule an Initial Consultation with a Stilista Stylist today! Contact us here or call us at 617.965.2500.
--Marisa
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Mix it up!
01.25.12
One of the biggest issues I see when fitting people are they are not giving themselves a waist. This is for two main reasons: 1)Women are choosing the proportions for their body and 2) Women are wearing their entire outfits at one length. While the first problem can be easy to solve with a stylists help, the second is a no brainer that you can fix in a manner of seconds: MIX IT UP!!! If you are wearing any type of separates outfit, i.e. something on bottom that is not attached to something on top, mix up your tops so they are not the same length! The easiest way to do this is tuck the layer closest to your body into your pant or pencil skirt (look for higher waisted options in both for the best fit) and have your second layer come to bit longer. Wearing a long base top? Make sure your cardigan or blazer is a shorter length. So remember, just mix up your lengths to make your waist look great!
Where is her waist?
Here it is!
--Carly
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Guys, don't be afraid to accessorize!
01.23.12
A lot a men are afraid to accessorize, worried that it will look as though they are "trying too hard." My plea to you all: Don't be! A well-chosen accessory can make your look that much more stylish and "pulled together." For example...
Ditch the nylon laptop bag or back-pack and use a leather messenger bag instead. Immediate upgrade.
Add an intarsia print wool scarf to your outerwear ensemble and instantly style-ize your boring overcoat.
Top off your look with a fedora or newsboy cap - wool in the fall/winter and linen or raffia in the spring/summer - and add polish to your ensemble.
Add a lightweight knit scarf to your henley and jeans pairing and instantly stand out from the crowd.
Just a jeans and tee guy? Pick a leather belt with distressing or oversized stitching in the fall/winter or a colored canvas belt in the spring/summer.
Still unsure about accessories? Let a Stilista stylist be your guide and contact us here.
--Marisa
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A Formula for Fashion
01.16.12
Everyone knows when they've nailed it and put together a great outfit. You just feel good. You feel confident, you feel stylish and you feel like you can conquer the world. However, for many of us, this feeling doesn't come around often enough and it can be very hard to figure out how to recreate that feeling. What was it about that outfit that worked so well? How can you recreate its success, but with different elements from your closet?
After thinking about this for some time and making mental notes on my own successful outfits, I was able to notice a trend - these outfits often included the same basic elements. I always
feel good in a pair of great boots, form-fitting jeans and an interesting sweater, all layered with a scarf, worn-in leather jacket and cross-body bag. And voila! - a formula for fashion. Since these are some of my favorite things, I own numerous reincarnations of all of them and can mix and match with ease.
Pay attention to your successful outfits, take notes on their elements and figure out what your fashion formula is!
--Marisa
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