This article was co-authored by Natalie Tincher and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.
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Heading into middle school is both nerve wracking and exciting. Since you're a little older now, you might be thinking more about your clothes, your hair, and your makeup. While this can sound like a lot of work, it can be fun, too!
Here are 20 different ways you can look cute and dress nicely in middle school.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow can I figure out my style?Natalie TincherNatalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.
Style Strategist & Wardrobe SpecialistTry experimenting with different clothing styles and shapes, and see if any appeal to you. Also, create a mood/inspiration board with clothing styles you really like, and use a journal to keep track of which outfits made you feel the best. -
QuestionHow can I look cute and dress nicely if my parents don't approve of makeup?Community AnswerYou don't need makeup to look cute. You can just put on a bit of lip balm and paint your nails. Some cute accessories that match your outfit will go a long way too. If you still feel like you need to wear makeup, try negotiating with your parents to let you wear light makeup, but make sure you don't go overboard.
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QuestionWhat are the best colors to wear to look cute and dress nicely?Community AnswerIt varies for each person. Generally, if you have light skin, darker shades work best, and if you have darker skin, light or bright colors work best. Try to avoid neon colors, though.
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You will look prettiest when you feel prettiest. Worry less about what everyone else is wearing and more about what makes you feel uniquely "you."[19]Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- If this is your first time being in a public school, don't fret! Go with casual outfits, make friends that will give you good advice, and they'll help you choose your outfit.
- If it's hard to wake up in the morning and feel good and ready to take on the world, try taking a shower in the morning. It can make you feel refreshed and super energized.
- Put out everything you will need the night before and wake up about 30 minutes earlier to have enough time to get ready in the morning.
- Don’t try to impress other people. The only person you need to impress is yourself! Being you is the best thing.
- Try french braiding your hair before you go to bed, this is good if you want wavy hair or if you're in a rush!
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=120&v=-01ZIk8JC1Q&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/fashion/g2527/back-to-school-outfit-ideas/
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- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/fashion/g2527/back-to-school-outfit-ideas/
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g22573849/back-to-school-outfits-for-kids/?slide=4
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=77&v=-01ZIk8JC1Q&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/fashion/g2527/back-to-school-outfit-ideas/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGzrTAMcSfI&t=28s
- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/beauty/celeb-beauty/advice/g460/back-to-school-beauty-inspiration/
- ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/cute-hairstyles-for-school
- ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/cute-hairstyles-for-school
- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/beauty/celeb-beauty/advice/g460/back-to-school-beauty-inspiration/
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/hair/g3821/kids-hairstyles/?slide=1
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/hair/g3821/kids-hairstyles/?slide=6
- ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/cute-hairstyles-for-school
- ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/hair/cute-hairstyles-for-school
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/does-your-child-want-to-wear-makeup-5-things-you-should-know/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=118&v=K1aV9ggjV5A&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ Natalie Tincher. Style Strategist & Wardrobe Specialist. Expert Interview. 13 August 2020.
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