By.Charis: September 2010

Friday, September 3, 2010

Fall bringin' the leather back

The return of car-di-gan

Plain swift to die for

Pant & skirt suit are back!

Go full skirt!


Pastel is so yesterday hello,Jewel tone.

Take off the pant put on legging!

Ditch floral print Go leopard

Go for turtleneck instead of crewneck


Forget Black! Caramel is back

Thursday, September 2, 2010

When buying anything recognizable, like a print, check that there aren't 1,000 variations of it on the racks. If you run into your dress everywhere you go, it won't feel special.

The pants that fit your derriere just so, the soft T-shirt that perfectly outlines your torso, a dress that makes you look super-slim-if the price is right, buy these items in more than one color. Be sure, though, that they are basic enough; you will quickly tire of two print dresses in the same floral, even if they are different colors.

Basic black T-shirts are a staple wise buyers load up on in the discount aisles. Consider switching out your worn and faded tees every season (tanks for summer, short sleeves for spring and long sleeves for winter).

Try on a dress with or without stockings; with a thin belt and a thick one; slip on a heel, then flats. Do not be embarrassed to ask salespeople to help you get whatever you need.

How a piece looks on the rack can be deceiving. If something on the hanger intrigues you in the slightest, take a chance and try it on.

As a day of shopping wears on, it gets more and more tempting to buy something to avoid feeling as if you've wasted your time. Ignore the urge-buying out of desperation usually leads to a return.

Your dream life might involve dresses and 3-inch heels, but if your day-to-day is spent in pants and flats then that's what you should buy. A large part of being chic is being comfortable and dressing for your lifestyle. No matter how much you love them, clothes that don't fit your everyday criteria will collect dust.

Instyle.By.Charis

By.Charis