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Sunday, September 27, 2009

The Difference Between Fashion and Style

By Jayde Johannsen

Fashion isn't just about the clothes you purchase. You can't just throw down a credit car and expect to look like a million bucks. The average woman doesn't have a stylist or personal shopper to make them look glamorous. But remember this fact: most of the best fashion comes from young women poor on resources but rich on creativity. Let's face it; if a broke young girl in New York City can change the face of fashion, you can discover a new look all by yourself.

If your budget is stricter than that of the real housewives, or you're not a size zero, that's even more reason to learn to dress well. Living well is the best revenge, and showing the world that fashion isn't just the elite stomping grounds of a select few is a noble mission for many women. Furthermore, most of the ladies who are known today as tastemakers started out with very little money and still managed to impact the whole country with their distinct style. If that's not an encouraging reason to get going at dressing yourself better, then I simply don't know what is.

Get minimal. If there's less going on, there's less chances for you to make a fashion don't, after all. From artists to the women in charge of fashion houses, many of the world's best-dressed people who aren't looking for the spotlight opt for all-black when walking red carpets and dining at galas. The reason is that it's subdued, it's classy, and it's timeless. Wearing a simple black dress also means that it's easier to make it look as though you're in a completely different outfit by throwing on a different set of accessories and carrying a different bag.

As far as accessories go, less is definitely more. Also in the words of the always-brilliant Coco Chanel, if you're getting ready to go out, the last step to your outfit should be to look in the mirror and remove one accessory. You're a stylish woman, not a Christmas tree, and there's no reason to overdo it with hats, bracelets, necklaces, and loud handbags. Learn that less is more with accessorizing and your look will last that much longer.

Wear clothes that fit. Sometimes, self-concious people try to hide their size in clothing that's too big, while overly confident and optimistic ladies squeeze themselves into age-inappropriate gear that makes them resemble sausages. This is not how to do it, ladies. Dressing in clothes that fit your personal body type is the only way to go if you want to be stylish. Figuring out what shapes flatter your body means you'll get a whole lot more mileage out of your clothes, and most important, won't be cursing yourself when looking at old photos. Don't be a victim to the trends--wear what fits.

Take the time to look in the mirror and tell yourself that you look good. Who cares if you don't have the money for a designer bag or are making it work with last season's clothes? There's no reason to allow those tiny facts to change your view of how you look, or worse yet, taint the way you present yourself to the world.

Make it work with what you've got, and always stay confident. Style is about attitude, and if you have the right one, no one's going to notice what the label on your handbag or shoes says. Many style icons came from nothing, and if they can do it, you can, too.

After this sort of makeover of the mind, the whole world of style will open up to you in a way that it never did before. Not expecting to look in your closet and see limitless variations on your old wardrobe? It has been known to happen after thinking seriously about style. Even boring old shops with affordable clothes will look fresh once you're casting your fresh new gaze upon them. Use your new sense of style to create a look that reflects who you are to the rest of the world in a way that's hot and creative, and you'll be in for many happy experiences. There's no underestimating the power of fashion, after all.

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