Fashion Made Easy (or Easier at Least)
Everyone wants to look their best 24/7, but like anything worthwhile, it takes work. However, judging from the amount of closets stuffed to the brim with "nothing" to wear, women are definitely willing to spend the time and money; what's missing, obviously, is some schoolin' on how to build a closet that works.
"Getting dressed in the morning should be fun," says Jill Martin, fashion expert on the Today Show and author of the new Fashion for Dummies. "I believe there is a formula to looking and feeling good every day when you leave the house, and over the years, I've developed a few tricks to help you get through your busy day while always looking your best."
To help the sartorially hapless develop a sense of style, she first has readers take a quiz to find out more about what they need from their wardrobe (as opposed to what it's currently stuffed with). She then discusses how to rate everything on a scale of 1-10, 10 being best quality & fit, so that only 10s are in your closet - the rest get donated, consigned, and when it comes to shopping, don't get purchased.
"Every single piece I own, from a sizzling dress to a pair of sweatpants, is a 10," she continues. "What I mean by that is that particular piece of clothing is the best it can be. My gray sweatpants are cozy, fit me properly. My black dress hugs me in all the right places, does not look faded in any way, and is a classic that can take me to most any occasion."
Ready to find out what to ditch, what to keep, and what to acquire for the most stylish you yet? Fashion for Dummies is available at Amazon.com.
- Lesley Scott
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