When building up a wardrobe, you want to find some fashion essentials to help you achieve an everyday look that you love. However, you also want some clothes for other occasions. For example, you wouldn’t wear the same things for a day at work as you would for a day out on the town. Likewise, the comfy clothes you wear at home wouldn’t work for a formal event.
However, there are some clothing tips and principles that can benefit you every day, for every situation. These tips can help you to feel comfortable and confident in your clothing, as well as look fantastic no matter what your style or circumstances.
The Right Fit
One of the most important fashion tips for both comfort and style is to wear clothes that fit well. Comfortable clothing is far more important than you might realise. Even when you’re dressed up to the nines, if you’re comfortable in what you wear, you’ll both look and feel better.
Comfortable clothes are easy to feel confident in. You aren’t constantly readjusting the material or shifting awkwardly because something is itching or digging in somewhere. You can relax and focus on whatever you’re experiencing. If you’re more confident, then you immediately look better.
Poorly fitting clothes aren’t just uncomfortable, but they often aren’t flattering either. There’s a difference between something being tight by design and something being tight because it’s too small for you.The former is still likely to be flattering and comfortable, because it’s designed that way. The latter will be tight in all the wrong places, not to mention uncomfortable and may dig in.
Something that’s a larger size and fits better will generally look far better and you’ll be more comfortable in it as well. Try clothes where possible, as sizes can vary depending on the cut of the outfit and where you get it.
From The Bottom Up
A good foundation is important for all kinds of things, including your outfit. When you shop for underwear, make sure you find something that’s comfortable and cute. Different underwear is better for different occasions.
For example, some panties are designed to have minimum panty lines and can even create a more flattering silhouette. Your bra is also important. Different styles of bras will change your silhouette and may fit better or worse underneath your clothes. A well-fitting bra is vital for your comfort and even your health.
Finishing Touches
No matter what you’re wearing or where you’re going, don’t forget the finishing touches. Accessories can be practical and stylish, and they are what make your outfit stand out from the rest and look more personal to you.
Some accessories, like your shoes and your bag are functional first and foremost, but they can add some new character to the rest of your clothes. Jewelry will then add some glitter and an extra stylish flair to your outfit, and can up the glam quota when you need it.
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Helen, Nial, Lewis and Mason.
Welcome to Pikalily, an award-winning food, travel and lifestyle blog. We are Nial and Helen, a happily married couple from Northern Ireland, who share a passion for food and travel among many things. We became parents to our beautiful boy Lewis in 2017. Follow our adventures through the blog.
