I get it. Sometimes we are so insecure about clothing, that we need to wear something that screams “I’m wearing a designer’s piece”. But at the end, everyone starts to look the same.
I only accept to fall in love with a brand if: is good quality, it fits me perfect and its worth its value. After that, I check for its brand, because I will be coming back for more! Remember, bad sews, cheap fabrics and threads hanging, comes in all prices and labels.
If you want to look like you belong in the office with a view and you already own a basic wardrobe, it is time to indulge in luxurious basics.
Like a man’s-style coat in a luxurious cashmere and wool blend that fits over a suit jacket. You can take this baby out to work as out to dinner.
Also is a good idea to invest in a dark color single breasted jacket made of lightweight wool or gabardine, you will be able to wear it all year round!
A swede jacket you can wear as a shirt or jacket, and make it work for weekends too.
A-line raincoat, long enough to wear with dresses and big enough to wear it over suits.
A big sweater in the most luxurious knit you can afford.
A light long sleeved body suit, which is good for traveling and wearing with jumpers, sweaters, jackets or alone with jeans.
Leather handbag that will last you a lifetime.
A silk scarf, like Hermes, it can change a look in a glimpse and is good for collecting.
If you can’t afford to treat yourself with a designer’s piece, at least go visit the store and take a tour, look what’s available, touch the fabrics, check the construction, watch out for the lengths and colors. Then, use this info to pick up the best deals.
Do not try to buy seasonally anymore, I believe that what suits you well will look perfect no matter what’s in or out. Fashion is always on the move. If you get tired of some pieces, put them aside. When you come back to it, you will be delighted to use it again. I know! Then is when you realize you have made a good shopping and will feel proud and secure about your fashion choices.
It is essential to figure out how to dress your body type, because if you don’t, you can own the most expensive closet there is and still have nothing to wear. It is a rare thing to find a woman that thinks everything looks perfect on her, even when I dress a perfect body and I do think she fits all, she still finds a way to hate some parts of her body, face, hair, nails, tip of the nose… you name it.
Let me tell you a big truth that I know you know, but won’t accept: designers don’t have these factors under consideration, design schools don’t have classes on body types. A shame!
So please, when shopping, do not get too attach on what a size label says, it is the fit and the figure it gives, what matters. There is no magic formula for dressing that will guarantee a skinny look. Part of it will be thanks to your attitude and confidence in which you wear your clothes. Learn to be happy or at least content on your own skin.
I’m sure you already know what is it that you are doing to sabotage a better version of yourself. But it is not about the results, it is a constant journey to be better at dieting, beauty hacks and exercise routine. It doesn’t have to be a battle against your self or demanding society, it must be a search on well being that will keep you happy with what you see on the mirror today and keep you going.
I hate when I see a woman trying to hide her self under many layers of clothes, if you are one of those, let me tell you: you are not kidding anyone! What is there, is there, it exists. I love to see a big size tucking all her blouses and wearing belts, I say: good for her! On the other hand, I see women shopping two sizes down for when they lose weight. But please, buy clothes that fit you NOW!
I’ve been there, those jeans a wore on college, looking down on me with such judgment. Give that thing away, it is torturing. If I do lose weight, I will happily go out and buy another pair that represents my new improved self.
A big tip for shopping: if you’re traying to hide or show-off parts of your body, the fabrics pay a big important role, they can make you look like you’ve lost weight or have more curves. More on that, on my next post!
Let us know which designer label you love the most and why?