Put the light color on the bottom. In most parts of the world, dark goes on the bottom (think of jeans, trousers, black skirts) and white goes on top (classic white shirts, T-shirts). For the L.A. look, flip it: white cotton pants with a black shirt.
Step2
Buy it one size smaller. This applies to everything except shoes.
Step3
Wear flip-flops (a.k.a. zoris, flo-jos, thongs) when you can. Try to broaden your acceptance of flip-flops and thongs as a complete answer to footwear. They can be dressy if they're platform and business if they're leather.
Step4
Read a surf magazine. Even if you don't buy or wear any of the surf togs, the attitude adjustment should help a little.
Step5
Wear sunglasses.
Tips & Warnings
Watch the movie "Clueless" to set the mood.
Girls: Do your nails, including the tootsies. Add a cute accessory, such as appliqués to your nails, teeny earrings, tiny hair clips, a temporary tattoo, or a faux diamond necklace strung on airy clear plastic thread.
Boys: You're in luck. So Cal business chic has not changed much in the past decade. Almost any suit can go L.A. just by wearing a black silk T-shirt instead of a shirt and tie.
Ladies: Go for the G. You will be wearing tight white slacks or capris, so you will need minimal treatment in the undergarment department.
Especially for business, be sure everyone is on board before you launch your new So Cal look. Misplaced L.A. chic can jar the sensibilities of locals in some regions, occasionally even making them hostile.
on 11/22/2005
No fake tattoos or crystal butterflies. Natives lounge in comfy Gap jeans, now slightly flared, and a simple tee slightly worn in. Accent it with the perfect Nike or Prada tennis shoe. Remember this is casual, so not too new ... just HIP and Stylin!
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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 No fake tattoos or crystal butterflies. Natives lounge in comfy Gap jeans, now slightly flared, and a simple tee slightly worn in. Accent it with the perfect Nike or Prada tennis shoe. Remember this is casual, so not too new ... just HIP and Stylin!
bstults85 said
on 4/25/2008 that was the most pointless "How To" ive seen yet