Top Tips For Dressing More Fashionably Today

Fashion is what you make it, and it's your own unique personal taste of how you express yourself. However, there is much to learn from others, and you can incorporate many fashion tips as you continue to learn more. Keep reading for some helpful fashion advice as you start diving head-first into the world of fashion.

Shorts are not always meant to look casual, so you should try dressing some of them up. Wearing shorts with a dressy top and a pair of heels is a good way to dress things up. Avoid spandex shorts since there is nothing that can be done to make them look dressy.

Remember that belts should serve as accent pieces, rather than necessary tools for holding your pants up, and have fun with them. Skinny belts are perfect with dark denim and dress pants, especially in animal prints or shimmery metallics. Wide belts look great over dresses, cardigans and other pieces that you'd like to look more fitted.

Wear accessories that match your outfit. Use the right type of necklace with the right type of shirt or dress. Purses and scarves can round out a plain outfit. Belts and hats can add some flair to a dress. The right earrings can accentuate a particular long or short hairstyle.

Accessories are your best friend. You can take any old outfit that would be quite boring or plain on its own and dress it up with amazing accessories. Add the perfect necklace or brooch to a little black dress, and you've taken that LBD from average to awesome in two seconds flat.

Build your wardrobe around basic staples that you can mix and match easily. Some key pieces include a little black dress, a fitted jacket and matching skirt, a tailored pair of slacks in a neutral color and a pair of dark, fitted trouser jeans. These items can take your almost anywhere paired with the right top and/or accessories.

Invest in the basics. Every wardrobe should have a few key pieces. The little black dress is a classic for good reason. A well-fitted white blouse is versatile and flattering. A tailored suit is perfect for serious business. These items are ones you shouldn't be afraid to spend a little extra on, as they are timeless classics that last beyond the changing fashion trends.

Showing a little skin never hurt anyone, but make sure that you are not showing entirely too much. When you go overboard and leave very little to the imagination, that is not considered sexy. It is a good idea to wear a backless dress or a semi-sheer top, but a see-through shirt with nothing under is tasteless.

Dress in a way that accurately reflects your age. If you are a young professional woman, do not go to work dressed like someone in their teens. On the other hand, if you are a teenager, do not dress in a style that an older woman would feel comfortable in.

When you are wearing a "little black dress" to work and you want to give it a different look for after work, think about pairing it with colorful shoes, a scarf or some nice jewelry. You can carry the accessories in your bag and throw them on before you leave work for the day.

You may have thought before that fashion was something you weren't able to keep up with. However, hopefully you've learned that it's more about personal taste and what you can learn and gain from others as you express yourself. Remember the tips and advice you've read here as you continue to learn more information about fashion.