Elise V’s Fashion 101
It’s about quality, not quantity. I would rather own ten versatile and good quality pieces than a hundred cheaply made ones. Invest in timeless and versatile pieces. Spend less money on trendier items.
Every woman should own a pair of “nude,” or camel pumps that she can wear with a business suit or a pair of jeans. My favorites are by Christian Louboutin.
Every woman should own a classic LBD (little black dress). It should be versatile enough to wear to religious services, the office, or out on a Saturday night, depending on how you accessorize it.
You can never have too many white blouses. When in doubt, a white blouse works with nearly any skirt, under any suit, or just by itself with a pair of jeans.
Hang on to your belts and costume jewelry, even if they have gone out of style. Chances are, they’ll come back in style at some point. The same does not apply to clothing. Even if the trend is repeated, by the time it comes back around, there will inevitably be some element that is different, or you will need a different size.
If you tend to hoard clothes, practice the “one in, one out rule”: each time you purchase something new, give something else away.
Never show all your assets at once. It’s tacky. If you are showing cleavage, don’t wear anything too short. If you’re wearing a mini skirt, be more conservative on top.
You don’t have to match perfectly! Your shoes, bag, and belt do NOT need to match. Your earrings do NOT need to match your necklace.
Your hair is an accessory. Try something new. If you wear your hair the same way all of the time, you are missing out on an easy way to change up your look. Try an up-do (It doesn’t have to be perfect! You aren’t going to the prom!), a side ponytail, or a braid. If your hair is straight, before going to bed, braid hair while it is damp. The next morning, take out the braid and you’ll have waves.
Balance your outfit. If you are wearing something blousy on top, balance it out with a skinnier bottom, and vice versa, to give yourself some shape.
Do not buy something only because it is on sale. This is a chronic problem among many of my clients. If I had a dollar for every time I have heard, “but it was on sale,” I would be the proud owner of this season’s new Chanel bag. If you have ever purchased something on sale, and then never worn it, or discovered you already own something just like it, then I am talking to you. Getting a deal on something you really want and need, fabulous! Buying something simply because it is on sale, foolish.
Do not wear “Nude” pantyhose…ever! They are acceptable for your grandmother… and no one else. Sheer black hose, yes. Opaque tights, absolutely. Nude hose should be illegal. Burn them.
I don’t care how thin the sales woman says you look, or what anyone else tells you; if you don’t feel confident and empowered in a prospective outfit, don’t buy it.
I would rather be overdressed than overlooked. Always err on the side of looking nice. It never hurts.
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