The older we get, the more we become adept at finding clothes that suit us. At the very beginning of our journey, when we just need to update our wardrobe, we wander aimlessly through hypermarkets and buy just jeans, just a T-shirt or boots. How can a man choose clothes? Few people ask themselves this question. Most often we hear this from wives or girlfriends who pay more attention to their appearance than us men.
One way or another, a man also wears clothes, and to create your own style, you need to gain experience and understand what color suits you, what shape fits best. It’s great when, in the times of the global Internet, we have the opportunity to review thousands of photos with dudes. But even armed with the look you like, you risk either not finding suitable clothes in the store, or the clothes are not tailored to your figure, or the cost of these clothes goes beyond reasonable limits. Has this ever happened to you?
So, let's figure out how to choose the right clothes for a man and highlight the main points that you need to pay attention to in the store.
How to choose clothes for a man
By collecting a wardrobe full of simple, classic and time-tested items, you will not only solve the problem of an empty closet, but will find yourself at the top of style. Why, you ask? The fact is that fashion trends come and go, but the classics are always relevant. By investing in slightly more expensive classics, you are investing in a style that will be “on trend” for years to come.
Let me give you an example. This season (autumn - winter 2014) it is very fashionable to wear a coat with a fur collar and leather inserts. I’m not sure that such a coat will look interesting in 2-3 years. Another thing is a classic coat made of wool, Trench or Chesterfield. They will still be relevant in 10 years.
Sticking to the classics does not mean renouncing fashion completely. You can diversify your style with various accessories: a tie, scarf or pocket square of various colors and shades.
The concept of selecting classic clothing is interesting for two reasons:
- When you buy classic clothing, you are investing in quality that will last a long time. Obviously, natural materials, which are often used in sewing classic clothing, are more expensive than synthetics. But, when we talk about a “basic wardrobe,” it makes sense to buy one or two items for several years rather than spend money on new “trend” clothes every year.
- You can be calm about your stylish look, since most things will be interchangeable. Even when dressing in the dark, you can't go wrong with your choice of coat or trousers.
There is an excellent aphorism: “I am not rich enough to buy cheap things” - this is what Baron Rothschild used to say in his time. If you are interested in reading who it is, then go here.
10 things that should be in your wardrobe
Taking into account all of the above, it is time to create a list of the first 10 essential items that will allow you to create a universal men's wardrobe, suitable for both everyday use and going to any celebration. This wardrobe is suitable for both winter and summer; in any season you can choose the right clothes for yourself. Of course, I will mention clothing brands that you can pay attention to when going to the store, but this is not a panacea. Some brands are suitable for one man, but not at all for another.
All the basic classic things that we will list will help you create a stylish image for the next 10-15 years of your life. Some elements need to be replaced after 5-7 years due to wear and tear, but the overall set will allow you to make a good investment in your personal image for many years to come.
1. Classic men's suit
I recommend purchasing gray or blue as they are the most versatile. A completely black suit is usually worn only on holidays, a very important business meeting or a funeral. In all other cases, a black suit will be out of place.
A few rules will help you choose the right suit size and understand whether it fits you: when putting on a jacket with a T-shirt (underwear) and a shirt, try to hug yourself. If you couldn’t hug, then the suit is too small for you. Next, try squatting in your trousers. If the suit is cracking at the seams or the trousers are hanging and bulging in all directions, the size is not yours.
As for the fit of the suit, it is better to choose a fitted English suit rather than a straight American one. Don't forget to make sure that the jacket sleeves are 1-1.5 centimeters shorter than the shirt sleeves. Sometimes wide models with short sleeves are sewn, which are suitable only for large men with not very long arms.
Stick to a classic style suit. Single-breasted jacket with 2 or 3 buttons, medium-wide lapels and 2 slits (vents) at the back of the jacket. By the way, take a closer look at the material and what the suit is made of. It should be 100% wool from a thread of medium thickness (100-150 units). This suit can be worn all year round and is durable enough to be worn weekly.
A three-piece suit, which in addition to a jacket and trousers also has a vest, is also suitable for purchase. In the top three, you can confidently attend cultural events, such as the theater, for example. By the way, the jacket and trousers can be worn separately from each other. Pants can be worn with knitwear, and a jacket can be worn with jeans and a shirt. The only thing is, try not to get carried away, as you can wear one thing while practically not wearing another. Over time, takka may change color, especially after dry cleaning.
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Bolshevik, T.M.Lewin, Marks & Spencer, He By Mango; ZARA, but in the Russian Federation they supply things of poor quality; in Europe and America the choice is much better.
Suitsupply, Reiss (must be ordered in England), Richard James, Charles Tyrwhitt (must be ordered in England, France or the USA), Massimo Dutti, Henderson.
Armani, Brioni, Burberry, Canali, Gieves & Hawkes (must be ordered in England, Japan or the USA), Paul Smith (England).
2. Dress shirt
An important element of a man's wardrobe is a classic shirt. For the best look, you should carefully select the cut of the shirt to suit your body type. I recommend taking a closer look at Slim-Fit shirts with a classic mid-width collar. Ideally, the shoulder seams should be level with the width of your shoulders. The collar should not put too much pressure on your neck when you fasten the top button. There should be 2 fingers between the collar and the neck, so before purchasing you should make sure that your fingers fit through without effort. The sleeves should end near your knuckle, where your thumb begins. Remember that the shirt sleeve should peek out slightly from under the jacket sleeve.
The best versatile colors for a dress shirt are white and light blue. As for the length of the shirt, it should be sufficient so as not to come out from under your tucked in trousers. It all depends on your height. I recommend choosing cuffs that allow you to wear cufflinks (there should be a slit next to the buttons - this is the hole for the cufflinks).
What to wear with a dress shirt? It can be worn with a suit or with jeans to work or for a walk in the park. A white shirt is a universal option. The only thing is that after several dozen washes, the shirt may turn yellow and lose its presentable appearance. Use special bleaching agents or laundry detergent.
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Uniqlo, T.M. Lewin, Next, Henderson.
Jaeger, Reiss, Suitsupply, Jigsaw (you will have to order in England).
Eton, Kilgour, Hackett, Charvet, Richard James, Turnbull & Asser.
3. Men's T-shirt
Your wardrobe should have at least 2-3 T-shirts of different colors. T-shirts should be plain, neutral colors: gray, beige, dark blue, white, burgundy, dark green, and so on. Pink and blue T-shirts cannot be called universal, so I do not recommend them for purchase in the first place. The T-shirt should be practically tight-fitting, without hanging pieces of fabric and an incomprehensible XXXXXL size, like a seller from Central Asia. Sleeves should be short in summer and long in winter (if you are cold).
The length of the T-shirt should be such that it ends at the waist, in the belt area. The collar should be regular, semi-circular or V-neck, without buttons. T-shirts are ideal with jeans and a sports blazer (this is a jacket with stripes at the elbows). You can't find a better image. .
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Uniqlo, ASOS, Gap, MEXX, American Apparel, Next.
Hanro, Zimmerli, Sunspel, Derek Rose, James Perse.
Skinny jeans, we mean not completely tight-fitting, but slightly tapered. This is important, since very tight-fitting ones are suitable only for schoolchildren or teenagers, where it is customary to wear clothes as part of their subculture.
If you want to buy good jeans, then be sure to buy selvedge jeans. Translated from English, “selvedge” means “natural edge”, which is formed along the edges of jeans after processing on a loom. These jeans are not just high quality and durable, they are recognized as benchmarks in the fashion world. At first, these jeans will be a little restrictive for movement, but after a while you will feel like they were made especially for you.
Never buy jeans with any decorations, stripes or holes on the knee! Leave it to fashionistas and informals.
It is better to choose a classic color - light blue with scuffs or dark blue / indigo. Such colors will always be in fashion, and it is much easier to choose a T-shirt or shirt to match such jeans than to match green or burgundy ones.
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Wrangler, Uniqlo, ASOS, Cheap Monday, Dr Denim, Carhartt, Tommy Hilfiger.
Nudie Jeans, Levi's, Edwin, Evisu, Lee.
Diesel, A.P.C., Acne, J Brand, Jean Shop, Saint Laurent.
5. V-neck jumper
A jumper is perhaps the best solution for insulating yourself in the cold autumn or winter. It looks great with a shirt, especially if you complement the combination with a tie or bow tie. The jumper looks great with both jeans and trousers.
The best colors for a men's wardrobe are, as usual, classic: black, gray, dark blue, dark brown. By the way, for winter it is better to choose a jumper made from natural merino wool or sheep wool. It would be even better to choose cashmere, but such a jumper will be expensive. During the summer months, a jumper made from cotton or a linen/wool blend will do the trick.
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Uniqlo, He By Mango, Selected Homme.
Tommy Hilfiger, Reiss, T.M.Lewin, Suitsupply, Ted Baker.
John Smedley, Johnstons of Elgin, Loro Piana, Paul Smith, Zegna.
6. Navy blazer
A classic men's clothing item that everyone should have in their closet is the navy blazer. You can wear it to both a party and a business meeting. The classic version of the blazer is single-breasted, has 2 copper buttons and, of course, has a deep blue color. The length of the blazer should be such that the bottom edge is level with the tip of your thumb when you put your hand down.
Just like with a suit jacket, the blazer should fit you well and not restrict your movement. The blazer should be fitted. The shoulders of the blazer should exactly match the width of your shoulders, and the length of the sleeves should be at a level slightly further from the beginning of the thumb, approximately 1-1.5 cm. Remember, the shirt should slightly peek out from under the sleeves of the blazer. A blazer, like a jacket, should be worn with the bottom button undone so that your movements are natural and do not restrict your movements.
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He By Mango, ASOS, T.M.Lewin.
Tommy Hilfiger, Reiss, Suitsupply, Ted Baker, J. Crew, Massimo Dutti, Tiger of Sweden, Oliver Spencer.
A.P.C., Paul Smith, Gant, Sandro, Richard James, Boglioli, Etro.
7. Chinos
For going to work on Friday or meeting with friends, only chinos are better than jeans. They are especially fun to wear with a blazer and T-shirt. The best, and at the same time, universal colors would be: dark blue, khaki, gray and classic beige. The material from which chinos are made is cotton, so you can’t go wrong in choosing the composition.
If you want to dress interestingly, in addition to formal trousers, wear a shirt with buttons, choose a knitted or thin tie, a jacket and complete the look with classic men's shoes. This image and style will be positively assessed by others, rest assured. You can read more about men's pants/trousers here.
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When wearing a little black dress to a party or jeans to a meeting with friends, have you probably thought about whether your hairstyle suits the chosen style of clothing? If such a thought has crossed your mind, read this article and make sure that your hairstyle and clothing style should work together.
How to combine clothing style and hairstyle to look 100%
Hairstyle, outfit and accessories are the notes of the melody. If they are not united, then a beautiful sound will not work. Therefore, the hairstyle should either contrast with the image, or be one with it, this is the only way to get a harmonious result.
- First you need to decide what will you focus on- on clothes or hairstyle. If you choose a hairstyle, then it should be perfect. Hair should be well-groomed, colored in accordance with fashion trends, and the haircut should be combined with many looks.
- If you follow fashion and try to comply with it, you know how to combine incongruous things (for example, a combination of a cage with a leopard print) don't be crazy about your hair. Simply let your hair down and straighten it with an iron.
- Do you not chase fashion and prefer classics? In this case, focus on the hairstyle. A bright, but not flashy ombre with a transition from light to dark or vice versa is ideal for monochrome suits, dresses and jumpers.
Oversized sweaters and jumpers, boho style clothes look great with braids, casual ponytails on the side or a khan hairstyle.
Clothes of similar colors but different styles require different hairstyles. If you have chosen a tight-fitting dress or a pencil skirt with a blouse, a low ponytail parted in the middle will help you emphasize your slimness. And spacious blouses harmonize perfectly with braids.
- Do you like romantic style? Dresses with ruffles and floral prints? Then forget about curls, otherwise you will look simply ridiculous. You can add a collected look to your look with a stylish haircut that suits your face type or low ponytail. The main thing is to maintain balance.
Tall, complex hairstyles attract too much attention, so if you don’t want your look to look like a “rich vinaigrette,” always choose one thing: either a luxurious dress or a complex hairstyle. Otherwise, you yourself will simply get lost in all this tinsel.
Seems a little over the top, what do you say?
Left: Too many colors. If Kelly Osbourne's jacket matched her hair, it might have looked more harmonious. What would definitely be worth doing is giving up spotting.
Right: A yellow blouse (or dress, not visible in the photo) does not favorably emphasize the yellowness of hair dyed blond. Curls and a complex neckline are another mistake in the image.
- Do you like ponytails and modest outfits? Then you can add style to your image as follows. Pull your hair into a low ponytail and comb it. On top you will get classic smoothness, and on the bottom there will be a careless and slightly wild volume. In my opinion, this combination is simply wonderful.
- You are the owner short hair and that’s why you think that evening dresses don’t suit you? This opinion is wrong. Many Hollywood stars skillfully combine short hair styling with evening dress. Follow their example and you will look great.
- Getting carried away wet hair effect? Then know that this hairstyle will look perfect with both an evening dress and jeans. But there is one thing, “wet strands” are suitable only for owners of short haircuts, since on long and thin hair, such creativity resembles unwashed hair.
- WITH short haircuts The perfect combination of sportswear, rock style, business suits, youth outfits, evening dresses in the Chanel style, and, of course, casual. These same clothing styles are also combined with short bobs and bobs. Therefore, if you are the owner of short hair, you can be called lucky. But there are still some nuances. Namely:
Just look how different the same haircut looks in combination with different clothes.
What can you say about these images? Which one would you choose?
It seems like the dress is both here and there, but with one image something is clearly wrong...
- Straight bob It doesn’t suit everyone: it can play a cruel joke on your appearance and requires very close attention. A straight bob goes perfectly with clothes with geometric patterns, translucent blouses, square necklines, and sleeveless T-shirts. But it will turn even the youngest lady into a woman well over 40, if worn with “rich” dresses with rhinestones and long sleeves, too fluffy furs, sportswear, and even a down jacket with a hood... well, you get the idea.
Heavy styling in a bob combined with a classic dress, and even a large necklace..? You should dress like this only if you are Jacqueline Kennedy. It's better to wear voluminous hairstyles with a casual outfit.
Sports style also varies.
A messy side braid is a great hairstyle for summer if you wear shorts, loose tank tops, or loose dresses. But with full skirts, such a hairstyle does not look harmonious and stands out from the image.
Many people think that a bun is a universal hairstyle that goes with any clothes. But that's not true. Jeans and short, loose-fitting dresses are the best companions for this hairstyle, but it’s best to avoid dresses and floor-length skirts.
- Pixie haircut, which is ideal for both young girls and older women, will look good with sports, youth, business and evening styles. It is not very suitable for romantic outfits, but this “mess” can be corrected by giving it a wet effect; light curls in this case will be inappropriate.
- Graduated haircut for long hair will be succinctly combined with classic, business, romantic and evening style. If you want to turn into an athlete for a while, just tie a low ponytail or make a high, messy bun, and all problems with style inconsistency will be solved.
- Straight long hair Pairs best with business attire. But if you dilute this hairstyle with delicate hair accessories, it will be suitable for a romantic or cocktail look.
- For a sporty and free style Straight hair can be pulled into a ponytail or braided.
- About backcombing also don't forget. They have their own specifics. They look defiant with a sporty, classic and free style. But with an evening dress or a romantic dress they will be just right.
- WITH hair accessories You also need to be careful with your outfits so as not to look ridiculous. For example, headbands with rhinestones or sophisticated hair clips will look stupid in combination with an office or sports style, but for an evening hairstyle and a cocktail dress, this is just right.
Here are examples when the harmony of outfit and hairstyle is violated.
By following the tips described above, you will always look stylish, be it a party or a simple trip to the gym. Experiment and find your own style!
A simple wardrobe update is not always a trivial solution: it seems that a blouse seems so fashionable, beautiful and stylish on a mannequin, but it doesn’t look good on a living figure, in addition it makes the hair dull, and on the face that has suddenly become sallow in color it clearly shows dark circles under the eyes ...
What to do if there is no financial opportunity to experiment with every design and color shade, and buying unsuitable things so that they remain until better times (which most likely will not come) is not an option for a modest budget? Define your type of appearance and follow the recommendations for creating your own wardrobe based on it - and then, even on a hanger in a store, you will be able to determine, even without trying it on, whether this dress or blouse will suit your fair skin and ashy-colored hair, or whether it is better to leave it to that burning brunette.
Appearance type It happens:
1. Color
2. Style
We are not free to choose either one or the other, and the sooner we accept this, the better. Alas:) A romantic who dresses flashily and brightly will look ridiculous, just like a pronounced “classic” who prefers a rustic style of clothing.
It is advisable to know your style type, but it is simply necessary to know your color type (of course, if you want all your advantages to come to the fore and your shortcomings to fade into the shadows).
By combining knowledge together, you can choose the most winning wardrobe.
Before we talk about choosing a wardrobe based on color type, let’s dwell on style types appearance. Like the well-known colors, there are also four of them: Classic, Dramatic, Romantic and Natural.
STYLE TYPES OF APPEARANCE
1. Classic style
Signs of a classic type: an even oval face, a straight, rather high forehead, a neat straight nose, clear lines of eyebrows located in calm semi-arches, sculpted cheekbones and profile lines, not too full, but not very thin lips. Those. correct proportions and sculpture.
Such women especially suit classic suits - no wonder, the harmony of proportions and architectural cut are combined into one whole. Basic principles in clothing: high quality, minimal decor, brevity, expensive jewelry. A restrained color scheme is best suited: all shades of gray, beige-brown tones. However, you should remember about your coloring.
2. Dramatic style
The appearance of people of this style is spectacular and bright. The faces are graphic and clear sculpted. In shape, such faces are most often angular (triangular, square). They are not based on soft, rounded lines, but on sharp or massive ones. Almost all representatives of this style have clearly defined cheekbones. The eyebrows dynamically rise upward, have a kink or, on the contrary, are low, as if pressing on the eyes. There is something predatory in the eyes; their cut often resembles that of a cat. Lips are either overly full, sensual or very thin, appearing cold and tight.
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Representatives of this style can allow themselves to be theatrical, pretentious, solemn and sometimes aggressive in their clothes, without fear of looking out of place.
3. Romantic style
The structure of the face is quite delicate, its shape is oval, elongated or slightly rounded, the features are dominated by smooth soft lines, there are no sharp or aggressive lines. A neat nose can be slightly upturned or slightly snub-nosed and is always thin and graceful. Never massive and wide. The eyes are wide open, slightly childish, or soft and mysterious. The lips are bow-shaped or slightly swollen, capricious. Possible dimples on rounded cheeks. It is common for representatives of the romantic style to maintain good looks and sophistication in their appearance until adulthood.
Sometimes “romantics” are divided into “naive” and “complex”. In the image of the former there is lightness, playfulness, tenderness, openness, while the latter are characterized by spirituality, detachment, silence, and mystery. “Naive romantics” are Scarlett Johansson and Drew Barrymore, “complex” are Liv Tyler and Cate Blanchett.
Representatives of this style need to include elements of romance in their clothes. First of all, widely use a delicate color palette, simple shades or complex shades, depending on the subtype. Accessories should also emphasize the main feature of the style: small, neat jewelry with round-cut stones, or in the form of flowers, fruits and berries - for a “naive” occasion, and complex, refined, fragile, emphasizing the depth of creative natures.
4. Natural style
The most free and soft direction. The name itself speaks about the harmonious naturalness of the natural style, and its naturalness cannot be separated from the feeling of peace, comfort, and simplicity. Hard graphics in facial features are completely absent. Features of the type - a rounded outline of the face, a soft chin, wide, almost straight eyebrows, a wide or rounded soft nose, poorly defined lips. Such persons exude simplicity and natural charm.
This type of appearance “loves” natural materials and the same shades: gray, beige/brown. Natural beauty is emphasized by jewelry made of wood, leather, metal, bone - especially if they are made simply.
COLOR TYPES OF APPEARANCE
Human nature is such that we are all born individual in appearance - different hair and eye colors, skin tone, characteristic physiological features... And, nevertheless, all this diversity of human appearance can be divided into basic types: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn.
Often, incorrect positioning of one’s type leads to funny things: Summer loves truly “winter” colors and things, and Autumn longs to buy a coat intended only for Spring. Yes, life isn't fair, but take comfort in the fact that colors you don't really like will make you a lot more pleasing to others - and especially to yourself! Subjective opinion, perhaps, has a right to exist in this case, but listen to the advice of fashion designers and stylists - correct matching of clothes to the true color type will allow you to blossom not only externally, but also internally.
Cold and warm types
Nature is rich in a great variety of colors, and the entire color palette is divided into three huge categories:
cool colors- frosty pink, lilac, purple and blue colors;
warm colors– orange-red, yellow-brown and some warm shades of green;
neutral shades– some tones of brown, gray, white, black and some tones of the blue palette.
Also, the types of appearance of people are divided into two basic groups:
cold type of appearance– Winter and, paradoxically, Summer;
warm type of appearance– Spring and Autumn.
There are several methods for correctly and quickly determining your own color type, which are based on eye color, skin tone, natural (undyed!) color of eyebrows and hair.
Summer
Type common among the Slavic population: light brown or cold ash-colored hair; light skin that acquires an olive undertone when tanned; green, blue or gray eyes with a silver tint.
Blonde hair and skin in harmony with each other determine the color scheme in Summer clothes: these will certainly be light pastel colors - lilac, pink, cold blue and gray with an ashen tint. The main rule: cold type of appearance - cold colors in clothes and the absence of bright, flashy colors. For a fair-haired girl, bright colors (for example, yellow, orange, green) will simply overwhelm her and make the eyes on her face inconspicuous and expressionless.
It is recommended to avoid pure neutral tones - white and black - in Summer clothes, but platinum and silver shades, the color of white gold will emphasize the sophistication and cold elegance of the “summer” girl. Shoes are chosen in the recommended “summer” pastel shades, as well as classic gray, gray-blue and sea color, cool brown or pink.
Winter
Ima can be contrasting or non-contrasting, but in any case it is one of the brightest color types. Dark or black hair, blue or brown eyes, light transparent (contrast Winter) or dark olive (non-contrast Winter) skin.
Representatives of this type are the only ones who will naturally suit a pure black and white color scheme in clothing. Since Winter is a cold color type, a preference for muted cold shades in the wardrobe is recommended: frosty pink and cherry, cold blue and purple tones, including purple shades, gray and its gradients, rich emerald. As decor, finishing or when choosing fittings and accessories, silver, platinum, pearl and white gold will make a spectacular accent.
Just like “summer” girls, “winter” girls are contraindicated in warm shades - orange, red, yellow, warm blue and green. Gray-blue and chocolate tones should also be excluded from the wardrobe, this also applies to shoes - for boots, shoes, boots, steel, black, burgundy with a cold tint is preferable.
Spring
Hair - natural blond or brown-haired with the obligatory red streak in the strands, eyes of any light shade - brown is practically excluded. The skin, despite its sensitivity, tans easily and quickly; a distinctive feature of the warm Spring is, of course, freckles.
For the basic colors of your wardrobe, it is recommended to focus on golden beige and other light warm shades of brown - for example, caramel and milk chocolate colors are ideal for clothes, shoes, and additional accessories. Black shoes may be appropriate for specific occasions, but are generally not recommended.
As already mentioned, white color is ideal only for Winter, but to refresh the “spring” type, stylists recommend ecru (ivory) or cream color. It is better if the clothes have decorative elements or trim in golden yellow or creamy white.
Autumn
Another warm type is bright and rich, characterized by blush on the skin and freckles, pigmentation that appears with age or under the influence of active sunlight. The eye color can be any, but it must be clear, without inclusions - blue, green, brown. The hair, as for the “spring” type, is golden-red.
Of course, only the rich tones of autumn nature will suit such a sunny woman, exuding calm and warmth. Warm brown colors will look amazing in clothes: from light honey and beige to reddish-rusty and deep dark chocolate. A red color scheme is also suitable, which can vary in richness and boldness depending on the age of Spring: orange, tomato and original red diversify the overall brown palette in the closet.
The violet range, which belongs to cold tones and in general is not suitable for warm types, only in Autumn allows you to dream up and, with some effort, choose an effective contrasting thing in the blurred and muted color of ripe eggplant or in lilac - most likely, such colors will look appropriate in evening dress.
Fading autumn nature, despite the obvious predominance of brown tones, still contains a little green. If you are Autumn, then khaki, olive or swamp green wardrobe items will certainly suit you.
Cold blue or royal blue will irrevocably absorb all the spiritual and external warmth of an “autumn” girl; pure black and snow-white things will not take root in the Autumn wardrobe either: if necessary, it is recommended to replace them with dark brown or cream and beige.
Listen to these recommendations and then your wardrobe will not contain random items bought in an emotional outburst. Beauty can also be different: for some, the wrong tones of the most ideally cut items in their basic wardrobe will cause their eyes and complexion to fade, while others, having made the right choice, will gain self-confidence, the pleasure of their own attractiveness will lift their spirits and, undoubtedly, attract admiring glances those around you.
As you know, fashion is fickle, but style is not. Despite capricious fashion trends, every modern woman should know how to choose the right clothing style for events of various kinds and the society in which she is expected to be. How to do this - advice from professional stylists collected in this article will tell you.
Test for girls and women: ideal image style
Before you find your style, you need to decide on the color type of appearance, a new image and body type:
- color type depends on appearance – color of hair, skin, eyebrows. To recognize yours, you need to go to the mirror in the daytime without makeup and apply a cloth or clothes of peach and pink colors to yourself. If your color is peach, then you have a warm color type - “Spring” or “Autumn”. If it’s the other way around, then it’s cold – “Summer” or “Winter.” Accordingly, when buying clothes, it is better to give preference to warm shades if you have a warm color type and vice versa;
- Lifestyle– another factor on which the choice of style directly depends. Active girls who are constantly on the move will suit the sports style - casual, country, military. Women who have connected their lives with business can opt for business casual. Girls who follow all the latest trends should definitely take a closer look at pajama and lingerie styles. As for those who go against the grain, they should choose a clothing style for themselves from trends such as grunge or boho, which best express their unusual inner world;
- body type- the last factor, but perhaps the dominant factor that you need to focus on when choosing clothes and style. Find out how to do this below.
Rules for choosing a clothing style according to your body type
Depending on the type of figure, the features of choosing clothes have certain differences.
Triangle body type
The distinctive features of the Triangle figure are narrow shoulders and wide hips. In order to look stylish, girls with this figure should emphasize their shoulders, neck and arms.
Therefore, it is worth paying attention to:
Inverted triangle body type
Girls with an inverted triangle figure should focus attention on the lower part of the silhouette.
Suitable for this purpose:
- blouses and skirts with peplum;
- skirts are full and loose-fitting, possibly with a pattern;
- sweaters and jackets with set-in sleeves;
- blouses with raglan sleeves.
Stylists recommend choosing trousers and skirts with decorative elements or opting for clothes with horizontal stripes. This pattern will visually increase the volume of the hips. 
As for colors, when choosing a set you need to follow the rule “dark top, white bottom.”
Circle body type
Those with a circle figure have narrow shoulders and slender legs, but the body resembles the letter “O”. Girls with large breasts and hips have this figure.
To highlight the advantages of the figure, girls should choose:
The clothing you choose should be slightly tight-fitting, not tight-fitting.
Rectangle body type
Girls with a rectangle figure have equal width shoulders and hips and a slightly defined waist. In order to visually give this ideal hourglass shape, girls must change their wardrobe.
Basic items in your wardrobe should include the following:
Sweatshirts and blouses should be worn untucked. On such a figure, short sleeves are appropriate.
Hourglass body type
Girls with an hourglass figure are very lucky, as the whole world strives for their ideal shape. They have approximately equal chest and hip volumes and a pronounced “wasp” waist.
Owners of a chiseled figure can afford clothes such as:
Girls with an hourglass figure can afford massive or, conversely, miniature jewelry. Their clothes can be decorated with flounces, ruffles and other decorative elements.
Basic items in the wardrobe of stylish girls and women
Business suit
The suit must be a trouser suit, preferably black, but you can safely choose another neutral color - gray or blue. You can go to work in it, wearing a white shirt under your jacket. 
But the evening version is no less elegant, when the look is complemented by a string of pearls. The shirt should be safely replaced with a T-shirt or top with decor.
Blouses and shirts
Your basic wardrobe should include a few plain blouses, shirts and T-shirts in neutral colors such as white, beige and black. One of them must be in a masculine style in a calm shade, for example, blue or light pink.
Jeans
Dark blue jeans with a straight fit are a universal item that is suitable for any occasion. They can easily be combined with a shirt, jacket and pumps for work or sneakers for a walk. Also, nothing will prevent you from combining them with some trendy item. 
It’s worth saying a few words about classic trousers. These can be straight or flared models with a high or medium rise. Like other elements of your basic wardrobe, they should be a neutral, dark color.
Dresses
A dress that should definitely take up residence in your wardrobe is a black sheath. When choosing it, the cut is important - it should be perfect, without unnecessary folds. 
In addition to the dress, you need to purchase a pencil skirt. It can be not only black, but also another neutral color. For example, gray, blue or beige. This skirt can be worn not only with a jacket, but also with a jacket or an oversized sweater.
Blouses and sweaters
For cool weather, it is important to have in your wardrobe such things as:
- a turtleneck or turtleneck sweater without unnecessary decorations;
- a jacket, cardigan or jumper with a V-neck in a dark neutral color;
- a jumper in a light shade, such as beige or gray.
The cut should be close-fitting, but in no case should it be tight-fitting. A couple of elements must be a free model.
Accessories
The main role of accessories is to add that missing touch to an ensemble. They can be both unusual and classic. The main thing is that the image looks harmonious.
But, both in clothes and accessories, there is a base that every girl and woman should have:
Outerwear
For cool, windy and rainy days, you should definitely buy a trench coat in a neutral color - beige, gray, blue. The presence of a wide belt with a buckle, a turn-down collar, a yoke, pseudo shoulder straps, straps and a slit at the back is mandatory. 
For cold winter days, a double-breasted cashmere coat below the knee length is suitable. There should be no unnecessary details or decorations on it, except for the belt. Like the trench coat, it should be a discreet, universal color. For example, blue.
The main rules for combining clothes
By cut
If you don’t know how to choose a clothing style for yourself based on cut, then, first of all, you should focus on your body type and the cut that is allowed for it. But you should also adhere to the universal rule - if the bottom is tight-fitting, then the top should be loose and vice versa. 
Stylists also allow a combination of original top and bottom, if this is implied by the style. Otherwise, you may end up with a shapeless rather than stylish look.
By lenght
The wrong combination of lengths in clothes can lead to an imbalance of proportions and, as a result, instead of slender, your legs will become shorter and your torso will become too long. In order not to be mistaken with the proportions, with a dress and skirt or classic high-waisted trousers, you should wear a cropped or fitted jacket.
Cardigans and oversized sweaters should be worn with moderately fitted trousers. In no case should you wear a cardigan that goes below the buttocks with a knee-length dress - such an ensemble will visually shorten your legs. The exception is long ankle-length cardigans - their ensemble, both with a dress and trousers, will look great.
By color
To look stylish, it is important to remember a few rules for combining colors:
For clothes with patterns
Many girls avoid clothes with prints. Stylists note that this is an absolutely wrong step, since a correctly chosen one can radically change the image from ordinary to stylish.
Options for combining things with print:
By texture
When combining things by texture, one simple rule should be taken into account - thin fabrics form an ensemble with thin ones, and dense ones with dense ones. For example, thin silk or chiffon are appropriate in summer sets, and wool and velvet are appropriate in winter sets.
But the exception to the rule is the spring-autumn period, when an opaque blouse made of satin, silk or chiffon can be worn with trousers or a skirt and complement the look with a jacket or cardigan.
Examples of figure correction using clothing
It's no secret that with the help of a properly selected ensemble you can become slimmer or, conversely, visually add a couple of kilograms if your figure is too thin.
To avoid looking fuller, you need to exclude from your wardrobe:
You can become slimmer if you wear:
- fitted clothes with an elongated neckline;
- clothes without voluminous pockets, stripes and other voluminous decor;
- knee-length skirts and dresses with a couple of folds in the front, but never on the sides.
Girls who want to look fuller need to follow these tips, but in reverse.
Table of combinations of basic colors in the wardrobe
Fashion designers believe that the basic wardrobe of a modern girl should be in neutral shades. To make it not boring, the basic shades need to be diluted with other colors that match them. A table of the correct combination of colors in your wardrobe will help you choose the clothing style for yourself in the right colors and shades.
Tips from professional stylists on creating the right look
Don't copy other people's images
Star images are created taking into account their body shape and taste preferences. Therefore, it is incorrect to copy it completely. This tactic does not allow you to reveal your individuality and create your own individual style based on your appearance and figure.
Therefore, it would be more correct to analyze the look you like, highlight individual elements that are right for you, and then recreate a similar look, taking into account your own characteristics.
Clothing should be as comfortable as possible
Stylish clothes are not only beautiful, but also comfortable. Moreover, not only physically, but also psychologically. You can hardly look confident in trousers or a dress that are too tight. Or high heels if the girl wears ballet flats most of the time.
When choosing clothes, you need to stick to the golden mean - beautiful and comfortable, and not just beautiful.
Of course, this is not a call to give up, for example, high heels. They can also be worn, but from time to time, since it is not so much beautiful as it is harmful.
Buy clothes according to your body type
It’s not for nothing that stylists have come up with the formula for an ideal figure – the “hourglass”. This doesn't mean that other body types are ugly. On the contrary, the correct selection of clothes will only emphasize this beauty and individuality, and will not flaunt figure flaws.
When updating your wardrobe, you should definitely take into account your figure type and the clothes and proportions that match it.
Try bold ideas and new products
The beauty and fashion industry does not stand still, and what seemed like a fantasy for many years is now a reality. Therefore, you should boldly take on board and try on everything that a capricious lady offers, from clothes to the latest in cosmetology. The latter will allow you to remain young and beautiful for a long time in order to keep up with the times.
Fashionable looks and trends 2019
Cruise style
Despite the name, cruise style is clothing not only for leisure, but also for everyday life. It will allow girls of any size to always look stylish.
Before trying on this look, it’s worth checking out your closet, as you may already have some of the style elements:
Pajama style
Dresses made from flowing fabrics with lace, models with thin straps and loose suits reminiscent of sleepwear - all this is a pajama style. Judging by the latest fashion shows, this style is not going to lose ground for a long time.
Distinctive features include:
Stylists note that in order to look fashionable, you should definitely pay attention to impeccable makeup and hair styling. Otherwise, the image will not only be unstylish, but simply careless.
Linen style
The lingerie style is similar to the pajama style, but it is still different from the latter:
The style, despite the flair of intimacy, is closed. Therefore, when choosing, you need to be modest so as not to look vulgar.
One of the successful images for fans of the lingerie style is a dress with a voluminous sweater and pumps thrown over it.
Military style
Military or military style is ideal for city life due to its practicality and convenience:
The hairstyle should be simple. Short haircuts are encouraged.
Bohemian style
Bohemian style or “boho” is usually preferred by creative, open-minded individuals. One of the reasons is the opportunity to reveal your individual taste. The other is convenience. The style, according to the history of fashion, originated from the city of Bohemia, where many gypsies lived.
Boho clothing is characterized by the presence of:
But when creating such an image, it is important to remember a sense of proportion so as not to look too pretentious.
Casual style
Casual is an excellent style choice for those who do not know how to choose a clothing style for themselves. This direction allows both business women and young girls to realize themselves and is located between strict classics and modern styles. 
This direction is different:
- lack of shiny details such as rhinestones, sequins or glitter;
- a combination of both branded and ordinary items;
- wide selection of colors and shades.
Casual is divided into several areas:
- sports in which elements of sportswear are required: sneakers, T-shirts;
- street, which is characterized by an unusual combination of different styles, for example, denim trousers and a classic jacket;
- business or chic, thanks to which you can combine comfortable and luxurious clothes. In this direction, a combination of simple clothes and prestigious jewelry is welcomed.
Country style
Country style came from the West when European settlers flooded the continent. Their life was hard, as they left their native lands and began to explore new, unfamiliar places and customs.
Therefore, the clothes are convenient and comfortable:
A hat and Cossacks with spurs will make the look especially stylish.
Grunge style
Grunge is the style of rebels who want to stand out from the crowd and protest against established norms and rules. They express their position to the world through their clothes, boldly breaking the fashion rules of established styles.
It is characterized by:
The look must be complemented with worn shoes with flat soles or high platforms, as well as various hats. For example, a hat, cap. Various massive accessories are also welcome.
Professional image makers note that you can choose a successful clothing style if you follow these tips. It is important not only to know how to do this, but also not to be afraid of experiments, so that the created image pleases not only the owner, but also delights those around her.
Video on how to choose a clothing style for yourself
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