Shopping Guide!

Help! I haven’t got a clue.




            Do you feel like you just don’t have any of the resources to just look good? It’s hard when fashion isn’t your forte, but you don’t have to be fashion crazy to put something together that you feel comfortable in and also look good in.



The Shopper who doesn’t like to shop



            This title belongs to you if you think shopping is a boring task that one must do in order to remain living with clothing on your back. So if you don’t like shopping you tend to want to spend as little time as possible being out and doing it. Sometimes you can feel like you are sacrificing your presentation for the opportunity to avoid doing something you really don’t want to. You have a few options; number one online shop, you can sit on your couch watch TV and buy whatever you want and many sites have a sizing chart so that you don’t screw up and have to send back items. Another strategy is to time your shopping well; most people don’t like shopping because it is crowded and stressful. Go to the mall when you know it wont be busy and you can reduce the stress and be able to calm down and find some things you like. Option three, go to more specialized boutiques that you know you like. They won’t be packed and they will probably have more things you like if you personally pick out the ones you know you have an interest in.
            Another reason that some people hate shopping is because they have no idea what they want. Get a girlfriend and make a list before you leave. This makes a target for your trip and makes the focus clear, so you can get in, get what you want, and get going. Or you can look for items online and check if they are in stock at the store closest to you, that way you find what you want in a comfortable environment, and then go get it quickly without a fuss.



The Shopper who is style confused



            Whether you feel you are behind the times, or were born without a fashionable bone in your body, you CAN look good. The idea is to keep it simple, don’t try to be fashion forward if you know that isn’t your way. The best rule for the fashion confused is to stick to the basics. The first step is to figure out your body shape so you can dress it properly. This way clothing will fit you right because you can learn how to make it comfortable with your shape. For women, the most flattering shape to try to create with an outfit is an hourglass, making a waistline apparent, and using simple pieces creates this shape. For tops, keep them fitted, not loose or tight, and always try to elongate the body. You can do this by wearing something with a v-neck, which is flattering on most figures. On the bottom it is also about good lines. A good skirt for every body shape, is an a-line skirt, it basically is in the shape of an A and flows away from the body so that your waist will be defined and you can create that hourglass.
            Along with shapes patterns and colours can complicate everything if you have no idea how to use them. Neutral colours are navy, brown, black, grey and white and they go with any other colour in the rainbow. The main neutral pattern is a pinstripe and it can go with any other pattern. Things that are neutral balance out an outfit so that it doesn’t get to weird looking. The ideal way to use this idea is to pair a neutral with a colour and this way your outfit will always be balanced. Another rule with pattern is match the general size of the pattern you plan to wear to the size of you. If you are petite, wear a petite pattern, if you are tall and robust you can pull off a larger pattern.
            If you want to make some sort of statement about yourself, do it in your accessories. They are smaller and are used more generally for expression and go beyond function, which makes them good statement material. You don’t want to make a statement about the fact you like a good martini by printing it all over your butt, instead get a cute martini pendant necklace and save us the eyesore.



The Mom shopper



            Don’t have time or excess mount of “me-money”? What do you do if you have no idea how to dress well so you don’t embarrass your kids at soccer practice? Being a mother is hard, and people expect you to look good while doing it, so here are some ideas on how to do it all.  Always know your shape and try to create that hourglass by defining a waist. The best way for a mother to look great with even a t-shirt and jeans is a jacket. They pull everything together, especially for mothers who also work. This is because the jacket cinches a waist and defines the upper body; it also makes people look instantly ten times more professional. The next staple is a pair of great fitting black pants. Trousers are comfortable and pulled together. A great choice for a mom is a pair that has a fabric that does not wrinkle as much and therefore wont need to be ironed to look okay. These fabrics include a cotton or wool blend fabric. Don’t have time to shop, go online to a store where you know your size and order clothing to be delivered.