How to Shop for Your Fall Wardrobe
Master fall fashion trends by setting a "trend budget," studying trends in fashion magazines and style blogs, creating a style inspiration notebook, planning outfits in advance, and perhaps hiring a wardrobe consultant to help keep your wardrobe current. The key to integrating trends into your wardrobe is to streamline your look with classic, versatile pieces. Never overload by wearing trends from head to toe. A balanced look is a winning look.
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How to Shop for Your Fall Wardrobe
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Pulling off a trendy look requires a certain fashion savvy, and many people dress in a "safe zone" by default. In order to avoid this zone, study fashion magazines like InStyle, Vogue, and People Stylewatch. Collect style samples from them in an inspiration notebook to take along on your next shopping trip. Pay special attention to the trends that attract you and identify your favorite looks. Research retailers who carry what you like and plan your shopping trips or online shopping accordingly.
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Determine a fall wardrobe shopping budget and designate 30 percent to 40 percent of the budget solely to trends. Trends are fleeting and change from season to season, so it is important not to spend too much of your shopping budget on items that may go out of style.
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Planning outfits in advance allows for creativity and results in well thought-out and carefully styled outfits. Experiment with several trends in one look. Take pictures of yourself modeling the look in order to see the trend from a different perspective. Designate certain days of the week to your favorite trends. For example, Monday could be military inspired, Tuesday all about stripes, and date night dedicated to booties.
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Hiring a wardrobe consultant each season is a good investment that may save you money. A wardrobe consultant or personal shopper is paid to ease the burden of shopping and wardrobe planning. Her expertise in trends, colors, fit, and styling is worth the money. A consultant will help you invest thoughtfully and creatively in your fashion future.
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References
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