Choosing clothes to look good or just right for every situation can be difficult. WikiHow can be your personal shopper, by guiding you to choose clothes that will make you look like a supermodel, regardless of your body shape. In this article you'll find a guide to choosing the right model and color for you, as well as suggestions for finding a collection of clothes that are suitable for all seasons and all situations, on a minimal budget. Get started right away by reading Step 1 below!
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Part 1 of 3: Choosing Outfits That Look Good
Step 1. Find a good quality boss
Anything you wear on your upper body, regardless of its shape (sleeveless tops or button-down blouses, for example), always has to follow a certain set of rules in order to make your body look your best. Just like any other type of clothing, the most important rule is that you must wear a top that is the right size!
- Wear clothes that enhance the look of your neck. If your neck tends to be short, you should avoid turtlenecks, or any tops that cut your neckline. You're better off choosing a top with a low, elongated neckline, or a top that shifts the viewer's gaze to a point below the neck (for example, for men, tops with ties or button-down shirts).
- Wear clothes that enhance the look of your shoulders. If your shoulders tend to be narrow, wear a top that makes your shoulders look wider. Good examples are tops that bulge slightly at the shoulders or have cushioning or support structures at the shoulders. Avoid these kinds of tops if you want to make your shoulders look narrower.
- Choose a stripes motif. You can use stripes to create the appearance of a taller, slimmer body, or narrower or wider shoulders. Bold stripes will make your shoulders look wider, and light stripes will make them look narrower. Similarly, narrow lines will create the appearance of a taller and slimmer body, while broad lines will create a wider and shorter body appearance.
- Wear clothes that improve the appearance of your waist. Generally, you need to wear clothes that are the right size for your natural waistline. Covering a fat belly with clothes that are too loose will create the appearance of a pregnant woman. However, men may take advantage of this method a little. Wear a contrasting belt to draw attention to your slim waist. Men and women also need to avoid large motifs if their stomach size tends to be large, because this belt will actually create a more "heavy" look.
- Wear clothes that enhance the look of your hips. Men who tend to be big butts need to avoid formal coats and jackets with double flaps. If you want to make your hips look bigger and rounder, choose clothes whose cut models fall waving at the hips. On the other hand, those with big hips are better off wearing dark colors on the bottoms and light colors with bold motifs on tops.
Step 2. Look for good quality subordinates
The clothes you wear on your lower body, whatever their shape (a formal skirt or pants, for example), also always have to follow a certain set of rules in order to bring out the best in your body. Just like any other type of clothing, the most important rule is that you have to wear a top that is the right size!
- Improve the appearance of your lower body. The first rule is always to wear the right size of pants, regardless of the size of your butt. If you want your butt to look more shapely and you like to look feminine, choose a shirt with sleeves (short or long). Both men and women can wear jeans with thick pockets and bold shapes, to create the illusion of a beautiful bottom shape. If your bottom tends to be too big, choose dark pants. Most of these rules also apply to improving the appearance of your hips.
- Wear clothes that are right for your height. Narrow, thin lines will make you look taller, so it's best to avoid them if you tend to be taller than most of your friends. However, broad or flat lines will make you look shorter and fatter. Play with the stripes you choose, to get the look just right for you.
Step 3. Find the right color mix
Color can make a big difference in how you look. Wearing the wrong color will make you look shabby or sick, or even focus on the blemishes on your skin. The right color can make other people's eyes focus on your best traits and make you look more fresh and alive. What color is right and what color isn't right for you depends on many factors, but the general rule is that you need to take advantage of color combinations that are in stark contrast to each other.
- For warmer skin tones (which naturally look better when wearing gold): wear reds, yellows and olive greens.
- For cooler skin tones (which naturally look better in silver): wear purples, blues and bluish greens.
- Try to bring out your best traits. If you have bright eyes, such as blue or green, wear matching colors to make your eye color stand out more.
- Try to disguise your shortcomings. If your skin tone naturally tends to be dull, avoid wearing pale tones like pastels. If you have blemishes or redness on your face, avoid wearing red or pink, as these colors will make your skin problem more visible.
Part 2 of 3: Having a Versatile Clothing Collection
Step 1. Choose a classic style
In general, you need to have a basic collection of clothes whose models are timeless. These kinds of clothes will always make you look good (for example, you won't be embarrassed when you look through old photos back with your kids 20 years later). Collecting this type of clothing will also save you money and reduce waste. Pair with trendy clothes, get rid of trendy clothes if they are out of date, but keep classics in your main collection.
Step 2. Find the right color mix
With a mix of colors selected based on the suggestions in the previous section, now you need to create your wardrobe. Choose the same color group (warm tones or cool tones) for your basic wardrobe, to ensure that each type of clothing will look great when worn with any other type of clothing, and that you can combine each type of clothing to create a wide variety of styles. fusion.
Step 3. Have multiple bosses
Standard tops can be matched and matched in any situation and place. You can also combine it for a formal or casual atmosphere. This means that just a few tops are enough for you to have the right look every time!
- Have a few regular t-shirts, one with sleeves and one without sleeves. Have a short-sleeved shirt and a sleeveless shirt (the type of top for warm weather or summer) that works for you. Choose neutral colors and some other colors that are more striking.
- Have some more stylish tops. You'll also need some more stylish tops, like the ones you wear to classy bar events or casual parties. Choose sensual shades or dark colors.
- Have a few button tops with the standard model. You'll need some standard button-down tops. Match the sleeves of this top to the weather pattern in your location (long sleeve or short sleeve), or have both in your collection. Most tops of this type should be white, but there are also some in other colors or black.
- Have some sweaters. Now, you also need a sweater. How thick this sweater is and how many sweaters you need will depend on the weather patterns in your location. Have at least one cardigan (button sweater) and one button-free long-sleeved sweater. It's also a good idea to have more than one of each, so you can have one in a neutral color and the other in a lighter color.
Step 4. Have some subordinates
Just like tops, some standard bottoms can be matched and matched for any style of appearance.
- Have some jeans. Have jeans with the right size and model for your body. You need to have at least 3 jeans, and more if you wear jeans every day. Opt for dark blue jeans with dark seams too. This color will last longer in terms of style and can make anyone look slimmer. Also have at least a pair of jeans in this color if the weather in your area tends to be warm or hot so you need shorts.
- Have formal trousers. Now, you need a pair of formal trousers or two. The best option is a black formal slacks (you can opt for a light striped print, if you want to look taller and slimmer) and brown (according to the shades of color you have).
- Have khakis. You will also need one pair of khakis. Khaki pants can be worn at weddings, banquets or celebrations in spring and summer. Pants of this type can also be worn at the time of the interview. Khaki pants are easy to mix and match for both formal and casual styles, so you need to have at least one to make it easier for you to style every time.
Step 5. Have some dresses
If you are a man, have at least one suit that is the right size and cut for your body. However, women need to have some dresses to wear on special occasions.
- Have a formal dress. A formal dress, usually a simple black ball gown, will be very useful on semi-formal occasions. The right dress, when paired with the right jewelry, can be worn on more formal occasions, if the situation allows.
- Have a dress for activities during the day. You need to have a dress that is casual but still cute. This dress can be worn on sunny summer occasions, as well as on occasions such as weddings and garden parties.
- Have a short dress. If you like it, have a short dress too. This dress can be worn with jeans or leggings for a sweet look on a mall walk, or worn without a pair of trousers for a night out.
Step 6. Have some accessories
Accessories are extraordinary things that can exude your personality. You can choose sunglasses, scarves, hats, handbags, watches, and other items that match your personality traits.
Ladies, don't forget jewelry. Wearing jewelry as an added touch will make a casual outfit look that much more appealing. Take advantage of this
Step 7. Have several pairs of shoes
You will need several pairs of shoes to be ready for any situation. Be careful when wearing shoes of various colors, as these colors can match very well or completely mismatch your entire look. Make sure you mix and match them just right!
- Have two pairs of casual shoes. These casual shoes should be brown or black or white, according to the color combination in your clothing collection. You can also choose casual shoes in various colors, but be aware of the color combination.
- Have two pairs of formal shoes. Have a pair of brown or black or white formal shoes, according to the color combination in your wardrobe. The other pair can be another different color or another neutral color (brown or black).
Step 8. Mix and match
Now you can mix and match all of these to get so many looks that are suitable for a variety of situations. Of course, you'll want to complete this collection with sportswear or casual wear, but anything suggested above should be applicable to most of your outdoor activities.
- For example, to create a semi-formal style for a spring event, women can wear a daytime dress, beautiful shoes, a cardigan (if needed), and a pair of well-fitting jewelry. Men can wear neat shoes, khakis, and a sleeveless or sleeveless shirt lined with a cardigan.
- Another example is casual wear for events in the summer. Men can wear jeans and a sleeveless or sleeveless t-shirt and casual shoes. Women can wear short dresses that layer shorts and casual shoes.
- Women can wear formal pants, pretty tops and cardigans to layer them up. Men can wear button-down shirts and formal pants. Both can wear formal shoes and accessories too.
Part 3 of 3: Getting More Advice
Step 1. Ask others for help with semi-formal appearances
Semi-formal attire can be confusing, because nowadays it usually means formal style. Basically, formal style can be thought of as a super formal dress and a long coat (a tuxedo with cufflinks) for a dance party. So, semi-formal style means less formal party dresses and suits paired with button-down shirts in different colors (in this case, ties are not mandatory).
Step 2. Ask others for help with a business casual look
Business, yet casual? Hmm… Seems contradictory, doesn't it? Actually this is not as complicated as you think. Usually, you only need to combine one type of casual style with one type of work/business attire.
- For example, jeans, formal shoes, button-up shirts (without a tie), and formal jackets.
- Another example is formal pants and formal shoes combined with a beautiful blouse in a party style (but don't choose a blouse that is too open).
Step 3. Dress up extra for party occasions
Of course, choosing a party outfit is a little tricky. It all depends on the type of party! Find out in advance if the party has a specific costume or outfit theme. If there's no clue about this, always opt for a more formal party attire. Dress a little more formally and neatly than you think most party guests will wear. If you're looking too formal, just say that you don't get a chance to dress up extra often, so decided to do it this time.
Step 4. Master how to dress for a wedding
You may have guessed that dressing in all black is inappropriate for a wedding, unless you are one of those men who are obliged to wear a tuxedo. But for the rest, you don't know anything about this. The best advice is to dress semi-formally in cheerful pastel colors. Women need to avoid colors that are too flashy and never wear clothes that are all white, as this will be seen as an attempt to steal the attention of the guests from the bride.
Step 5. Ask someone else for help with choosing clothes for a job interview
Dressing appropriately for the profession you are seeking is one of the most important things you need to do in order to land a job. But how exactly should you choose clothes? As with any party, dressing a little more formally than the interviewing company expects is a good choice. Dress not as if you really have the profession you are after, but dress as if you have the same profession as your potential employer.
Tips
- The right stores share certain features in common: stylish clothing collections, a wide selection of sizes, good lighting, and affordable prices (though you may not like that price level).
- You also need to visit shops that sell clothes that you think are worth buying. If you're not sure, observe other people who are shopping there. Do you like their dress style? Do they look exactly like the person you want to portray? If not, should you move to another store?
