If you are the average woman, knowing all the ins and outs of

fashion is not something you have time to learn and research.

With our busy lives, we just buy what we think will look nice

and is affordable. However, there are some simple rules you can

follow to keep yourself “In Fashion”, so to speak. These rules

are:

1. Don’t try to update your whole wardrobe at once! It’s always

best to try out “a look” or “new fashion” before buying out the

store. You may find that they look is great for you and then

you can add more pieces when you can. Sometimes you will find

the look is all wrong for you, so adding only a few pieces

won’t break your bank account.

2. You should never buy something you feel you are ‘too old’ to

wear! If you do buy it, you probably won’t wear it because you

won’t feel comfortable in it.

3. You shouldn’t be scared to dress outside of your normal age

group! When you are 55, that doesn’t automatically take mini

skirts out of your wardrobe. Just because you are 22, that

doesn’t mean you have to wear mini skirts, either. Go with the

fashion and style you look good in and feel comfortable

wearing.

4. Black clothes almost always look more flattering, expensive

and sophisticated! Having some black “staple” clothing is

always a good fashion idea.

5. When you don’t have money, don’t go shopping! Buying cheap

clothing just because you went shopping is usually a bad

investment. It won’t be what you really wanted and you probably

won’t wear that fashion of clothing much.

6. Don’t shop based on fashion fads! When you’ve heard about a

particular fashion fad, it will probably be over! Fad fashion

never has a long lifespan, so stick with the general fashion

trends.

7. Step outside your “fashion box” for a while! If you are

normally conservative, try a miniskirt or some low cut jeans

for a change. Not comfortable with that…just add a fringed or

sequins handbag to your collection. Everyone, no matter their

fashion sense, should have fun with the fashions they wear on

occasion. Even though you will normally go back to your old

look, you will probably have a new approach to it.

8. Don’t let fashion jeopardize your professional image!

See-through, low neckline, sleazy fashions will never do

wonders for your career. Those fashions are simply

inappropriate for the 9 to 5 world.

9. Fashion is only a small part of the whole “you”! If you put

a lot of time and effort into other aspects of your life, what

you wear won’t be what everyone notices about you. Don’t spend

all your time worrying about your wardrobe fashion.

10. When you look at fashion, it is all about YOU! Love a

look…look great in it…can afford the clothing…then buy it!

Fashion is just that simple!