They say, you never get a
second chance to make a first impression, and I refer to your dress sense on
this one. You pay to appear beautiful, regardless of your social and economic
status. From hair to dress to pedicure, taking fashion seriously means you take
your pockets seriously as well.
And if you earn salary, I can
imagine what your office policy allows for Dress Codes:
You are advised to come to
work dressed according to your salary, if we see you wearing Prada shoes and
carrying a Gucci bag, we will assume you are doing well financially and
therefore do not need a raise.
1. Have a budget – Plan your
earnings, there is always so much else to do with money than shoes, clothes,
jewelry and make-up. Decide on how much you are willing to spend and stick to
it
2. Plan ahead for what you want
to buy: Make a separate list of what you need and what you want. Be specific
about it.
3. Buy best quality items (for
clothes and hair) that you can afford – Instead of buying several cheap things
or (worse) imitation goods that will wear out or shrink in less time, put your
money on quality. Trust me when I also say quality doesn't ONLY live at Harrods or Louis Vuitton, so
don’t solely rely on high-end stores .
4. You can wait for a sale – The
trend really does not just fade into thin air, if you cannot afford it at that
moment, you can wait for the stores to slash the price on the desired item. Be
on the look-out for good bargains, sales, and discounts.
5. Buy your items in bits – This
helps you check your spending and gives you the opportunity to make choices
from a range of alternatives. Buy the essential stuff – outfits or pieces of
the outfit or accessories.
6. Mix and match your clothes – there’s never one way (alone)
to wear something in your closet. Use the essentials, and other separates to
build looks. Work around colors, patterns, solids and textures. You can create
beautiful looks from what you already have or mixing your latest buys with your
existing stuff.
7. Re-engineer some of your old clothes or styles to fit
present trends – know or make friends with a good designer (u can always reach
out to us- Crossword CW), if you have no skill in changing thread-work.
8. Buy vintage clothes – because
in the real sense fashion repeats itself
9. Accessorize – Use accessories
to update your outfit. Literally a brooch, that chunky necklace, some earrings,
a scarf can change your whole outfit in dramatic ways
Most importantly, exude confidence, and have a kind and polite character. Personality sells as hard as clothes too
It is so easy to get carried
away with a dream of extravagant sprees, like you see in the movies. Being
fashionable doesn't have to cost a fortune. You can look dressed to the nines
and all haute couture, when all you are doing is combining well-chosen
pieces….and trust me, it sure works J
Now ladies, regardless of
which city or town you may reside, Crossword CW can help in your quest to have
and maintain your fashion groove… call us on +2348091895225
