What to Wear

One can know all the trends, have plenty of clothes, have places to go, people to see, and still stand in front of their closet and ask themselves a very simple question that is hard to answer: What do I Wear?
Here is a ten step guide on what to wear:

1. First, think about where you are going and what the most practical choices would be.
2. Next, think about what look you are going for (ex: sophisticated, professional, confident)
3. Pick out some statement pieces that reflect that look (ex: a floral scarf)
4. Look at each of the pieces you have chosen and select the one that best reflects the look you want and you can see yourself wearing. This will be your inspiration piece
5. Follow the 5 Steps to Make an Outfit
   
   
1. Inspiration Piece (max. two inspirations)- This piece should be the theme, or focus of the outfit. Its should stand out when the outfit is finished. Ex: A black and white spotted dress.
2. Following Piece - This piece should compliment the inspiration, but not distract from it. It especially important if the inspiration is really bright, or colorful, because the follower should tone the inspiration down. Ex: A black coat.
3. Small Standout-This piece should bring out something in the inspiration. It needs to make a statement, but not distract from the inspiration too much. Ex: Black and white spotted earrings.
4. Addition Pieces- These pieces are followers, they compliment, but do not distract. They must be small, and basic. Ex: Black boots, white purse.
5. Final Touches- These pieces are followers, but can be large or small. They tie the outfit together. They are anything else needed with the outfit and they. Ex: White scarf (Note: You do not have to have final touches, if they are not needed.)

Fashionably,
The Fashioneur