A fashionista is a person who looks at fashion as an art form. Since fashionistas are not born but made, by reading the following article you can learn useful tricks to always be fashionable and know how to dress; You will also find practical tips to keep you up to date with new trends and to make yourself a respectable wardrobe.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Keeping Up to Date
Step 1. Look for inspiration everywhere
Fashion is everywhere around us. Read, observe, study the evolution of fashion and how it follows social trends; only in this way, over time, will you be able to become a true fashionista. Start seeing the world as a blank canvas for your creations, whether they are repurposed of old clothes or simple sketches of clothing that you would like to look for in stores.
Keep your eyes open. The fashionista can be influenced as much by Gucci as by music, painting, poetry. Think of fashion as an art form, it is the only way to become a true expert
Step 2. Keep abreast of new trends
See what celebrities and designers are wearing and try to recreate their look with your everyday outfit. But try not to dress exactly like them; just take inspiration, as if they offered you a starting point for your personal reworking of a certain look.
- Anticipating the trends will help you revamp your wardrobe before the stores start riding them, thereby raising prices.
- Look for things you've never seen before - and maybe, at first glance, you wouldn't even buy. Sometimes what seems strange at first glance could be the new trendy phenomenon of the season.
Step 3. Research new trends in the fashion world on social networks
Follow as many fashion and style icons as possible on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. By doing so, you will have real-time updates just a click away. Also monitor trendy hashtags and delve into style issues online.
- Pinterest and Wanelo are real online bibles that can help you become familiar with the world of fashion. Open a profile and save things you like until you reach some consistency in your choices - it's a sign that you are starting to develop your own style and taste. Always check the recommended garments on the page of the garment you decide to save.
- Wanelo's “Magic” session creates a huge selection of clothing you might like, chosen based on what you've previously saved.
Step 4. Buy fashion magazines
Fashion magazines are fundamental tools for a fashionist, like the essential "Vogue" and "Marie Claire", where advertising is as useful as the articles themselves. Consider magazines a bit as if they were a map to orient yourself in the complicated world of fashion.
- Leafing through the magazines, carefully examine the details in the photos. What is current and what is not? Discover new trends. See how the clothes are worn and get inspired to create your own style.
- Can't you afford a subscription to too many fashion magazines? Browse them at newsstands or bookstores, or go to the best library in your city: they may be available to everyone in the newspaper section.
Part 2 of 3: Stock the Wardrobe
Step 1. Challenge the trends
Being a fashionista doesn't mean liking the clothes everyone wears. When you understand what's fashionable and buy the right clothing, your wardrobe will be full of old junk. You don't have to dress like a trend-setter, that's not your goal: your mission is to develop a unique style.
Step 2. Purchase basic solid color items
Don't rush to buy a bunch of beautiful clothes that go well with just one garment in your closet. Soon you will find yourself feeling like you have nothing to wear, even though you've just stocked up on exclusive pieces - like, for example, that gorgeous floral skirt, for which you don't even have an ordinary plain colored top to match.
Buy plain-colored tank tops, cardigans and sweaters, and neutral-colored clothing, so you'll have more options for combinations. If you don't feel like daring with color, go for black
Step 3. The more shoes you have, the better
The right pair of shoes can decide the fate of a look. Even a basic outfit - like a simple pair of slim-fit jeans, accompanied by a not too flashy top - gains in impact with a nice pair of pumps on the feet. Shoes must be comfortable and attract attention and you should have a good selection to wear with every look.
- Boots are super important. They streamline your leg and make you look toned. They are used almost all year round. They are classics and never go out of style.
- A pair of flat shoes cannot be missing in any wardrobe. Running sneakers not included, of course.
- Invest in a long-lasting pair of high-heeled shoes. Then you can buy cheaper heels for less important occasions.
Step 4. Buy responsibly
Fashion is a great hobby, as long as you can afford it. If you are on a tight budget, it is important that you determine how much you can allocate to shopping and that you always stay within that threshold. That doesn't mean you'll have to sacrifice style to save money; indeed, it is said that necessity sharpens your wits: you will therefore be able to find a way to buy quality clothes at a low price.
- Visit different stores and compare prices. Never buy in the first store you enter. Make sure you do a thorough research to buy the object you are interested in at the best price on the market.
- Find the right stores. Once in a while, you can allow yourself the luxury of spending a lot on an exclusive garment that you will never find anywhere else; however, it is always advisable to stay within your spending limit. There is a big difference between being a fashionista and being a shopping addict.
Step 5. Learn to use accessories
Jewelery, hats, earrings, necklaces and bracelets are all useful items for creating different looks with the same clothes you already have in your wardrobe. Try them on by looking in the mirror to avoid the risk of wearing too many.
Buy scarves, scarves, jewelry and shoes to match your outfits. Used well, they can make a difference on even the simplest looks, and you can get away with buying a variety of cheap accessories to embellish your signature pieces
Step 6. Learn to sew your own clothes
Often, when you really achieve a personal style, you envision an outfit that then begins a grueling treasure hunt to find all the right clothes … that you can never find. Instead of being disappointed, learn how to make them with your own hands! This way, you will be able to repair clothes you already own and always keep them looking like new. In the long run you will be able to create new garments from scratch, at the cost of the materials alone. It's a great way to save money and own some truly unique pieces.
Step 7. Clean up your wardrobe regularly
Once every two months, it is important to get rid of the clothes you will no longer wear. Donate them to charity, or organize a wardrobe clearing party (or "swap party") by calling your trendiest friends, with whom you can swap the clothes you no longer wear.
You can save the most interesting t-shirts from periodic cleaning, or jeans that are not in fashion but that you think you can combine in some way to create an exclusive look. However, it's best to only keep what you really need
Part 3 of 3: Getting dressed
Step 1. Learn to match the clothes you already own
Many people think that, to be fashionable, it is mandatory to have only the latest clothes, but this is not necessarily true. If you combine a white t-shirt with jeans one day and a black midi the next day, you've already got two outfits with a small number of garments.
In your free time, practice mixing your clothes to create different looks. Try them out in front of the mirror and dare solutions you have never adopted before
Step 2. Find out what fits you well and what doesn't
A garment can be as trendy as you want, but that doesn't mean it will fit your figure. This is perfectly normal. Understanding what fits you well is just as important as knowing what is stylish or trendy.
In this task, the mirror is a friend as well as a valuable helper. Discover the models that enhance your body and highlight your best sides
Step 3. Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable
The fashionista is a self-confident person. The number one rule in fashion is to wear only what you want to wear; therefore try to abide by the sacred precept and buy only clothing that encourages your self-esteem, is comfortable and declares your style to the world.
- Walk straight and work on your posture. People will notice that you are dressed well if you walk with your head held high. Be proud of yourself and be seen.
- Don't wear something just because it is “trendy”, or because someone recommends it. Fashion is, by definition, fleeting: if you loved wearing a blazer a year ago, but now you would like to try leather jackets, do it. Life is short and a fashionista should always wear what they like best.
Step 4. Don't overdo it
As great and glamorous as runway fashion may seem to you, sometimes the saying “less is more” applies. You don't need to go to high school to be a fashionista. Be yourself and wear clothes that represent you, make you feel beautiful and confident.
Keep runway dresses separate from everyday outfits. The designers behind those sophisticated garments wear ordinary clothes most of the time, just like you. Keep that in mind
Step 5. Be positive
The fashionista must be beautiful both outside and inside. Being fashionable with a negative disposition is an intolerable oxymoron. Seek happiness and enjoy life. Fashion is a wonderful thing, but famous brands and style aren't everything in life. Get to know and love yourself and soon the fashionista in you will shine like the sun.
Advice
- Pay close attention to the accessories. It's amazing how important they are. Sometimes you can build a perfect look just by wearing a classic black or white t-shirt over jeans and artfully combining the right accessories.
- Before leaving the house, check the uniqueness of your look. If, walking around, you see other people in jeans and white t-shirts exactly like you, you cannot say that you have a unique style.
- Make-up must also be in tune with the style you wear.
- Don't overdo the jewelry. Keep in mind the golden rule: less is more.
- Don't forget to buy a good perfume.
- Wearing a designer garment a day is more than enough. You have to have style, not look like a fashion catalog.
- Care for your nails. They must always be perfect.
- Put on a bright lipstick and be bold.
- Don't feel guilty if you buy an expensive pair of shoes.
- Always dress comfortably but brilliantly.
Warnings
- Never wear something out of tune with your body. Above all, avoid designer clothes that make you look vulgar. Find a balance between modernity and wearability.
- Don't mix too many colors. You don't want someone to get a headache because of you.
- Also avoid buying extremely expensive things, unless you are a millionaire.
- Don't wear your friends' clothes. Create your own collection.
- Don't buy cheap clothes. The quality of the materials is important.
