Shine OnFashion resolutions to make for 2015
If you haven’t determined what your resolution will be when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, here’s one to consider: Improve your style.
It’s as legitimate a resolution as being more organized or learning a new skill. Even a few small upgrades in your wardrobe or tweaks to your everyday style can add a little spring to your step and change the way people perceive you.
If refining your style is on your to-do list for 2015, these tips and tricks will help make it a reality.
1. Press or steam clothes before going out
You may think it’s fine to go to work in a shirt you slept on top of last night, but it’s more unbecoming than you realize. In 2015, resolve to press or steam your clothing before going out. This minor task will make you appear pulled together and polished.
2. Try new silhouettes
Clothing won’t always look appealing on the hanger, but if you don’t try it, you’ll never know. In the New Year, resolve to experiment with new silhouettes. If you’re a pencil skirt kind of girl, try a full A-line. You might be pleasantly surprised.
3. Be stylish while being comfortable
Make 2015 all about looking and feeling great. That means dressing in a manner that doesn’t make you look like someone just wrapped you too tightly in hospital gauze. It’s not exactly attractive when your fashion choices cause you to teeter around or hold your breath for the duration of the evening.
4. Quality over quantity
It’s really easy to go on a shopping spree when everything in the store costs $15.99. In the New Year, resolve to curb your spending when it comes to cheap, overly-trendy, disposable clothing in favour of fewer but more quality pieces you can wear for years to come (cashmere sweaters,
5. Wear clothes that fit
Stating the obvious much? Not really, given the fact that so many people wear the wrong size unknowingly. Take the time to really look at how something fits before buying it. One of the best ways to add unnecessary bulk to your look is to go a size too small, and a brilliant way to undermine your great figure is to drown it in an item of clothing two sizes too big. And those “I’ll buy this and lose 10 pounds” jeans you have? Not a good idea. Dress to flatter the gorgeous body you already have.
6. Replace Items that look worn out
When your bright blue shirt is now a muddy greyish blue, it’s time to replace it. While retailers are still in Boxing Week purge mode, go shopping to replace all the key items in your closet that should be tossed or demoted to your Netflix marathon wardrobe.
7. Learn how to properly store clothing
Make your clothing last longer by storing it correctly. When you’re not wearing something, hang it up or fold it and place it in its proper storage container. Tossing things on the ground, while gratifying after a long day, will only ensure you’ll need to replace everything sooner. Out of season clothing should be stored in a cool, dry place. Treat your clothing with a little respect. After all, you worked hard for it.
What resolutions will you be making for 2015?
