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    How can I be a stylish person?
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Certified Image Consultant & International Branding Icon
    Sheila A. Anderson is a Certified Image Consultant, International Branding Icon, and the Founder of Image Power Play, an impression management and personal branding company. With over three decades of experience, she specializes in empowering corporate professionals to raise their personal image to meet the value of their brand. Sheila is a Certified Image Consultant with The Image Resource Network and a Certified Universal Style Consultant with The Universal Style International. Sheila is a member of the C-Suite Network Advisors and the author of the book, I.C.U., The Comprehensive Guide to Breathing Life Back Into Your Personal Brand.
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Certified Image Consultant & International Branding Icon
    Expert Answer
    Keep your outfit monochromatic. Wearing the same color head to toe makes an outfit automatically look more dressed up, even if you are in shorts and a T-shirt. This way, you also won't have to worry about whether colors match.
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    How can I look stylish and attractive?
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Certified Image Consultant & International Branding Icon
    Sheila A. Anderson is a Certified Image Consultant, International Branding Icon, and the Founder of Image Power Play, an impression management and personal branding company. With over three decades of experience, she specializes in empowering corporate professionals to raise their personal image to meet the value of their brand. Sheila is a Certified Image Consultant with The Image Resource Network and a Certified Universal Style Consultant with The Universal Style International. Sheila is a member of the C-Suite Network Advisors and the author of the book, I.C.U., The Comprehensive Guide to Breathing Life Back Into Your Personal Brand.
    Sheila A. Anderson
    Certified Image Consultant & International Branding Icon
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    Wear darker colors. Darker colors such as navy, black, and charcoal gray represent an image of authority and are often representative of professional dress. That said, remember to wear colors that flatter your skin tone.
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    Where should I start when reinventing my wardrobe?
    Alice Wu
    Alice Wu
    Image Consultant
    Alice Wu is an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist based in San Francisco, California. She is the Owner of Styled by Alice, an image consulting service offering private styling services for men and women. Focused on personalizing the styling experience, Alice provides closet edits, personal shopping, wardrobe planning, and other services such as event styling.
    Alice Wu
    Image Consultant
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    As a first step, take an inventory of the clothes that you gravitate towards in your closet. Try to get a really good idea of the things you want to wear all the time. You should also find what clothes you don't wear or don't feel good wearing.
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    How do I find my personal style?
    Alice Wu
    Alice Wu
    Image Consultant
    Alice Wu is an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist based in San Francisco, California. She is the Owner of Styled by Alice, an image consulting service offering private styling services for men and women. Focused on personalizing the styling experience, Alice provides closet edits, personal shopping, wardrobe planning, and other services such as event styling.
    Alice Wu
    Image Consultant
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    Find photos on Instagram, Pinterest, or whatever site you browse often. Take screenshots of the outfits that speak to you and notice if there are any style alignments among the photos. You can also look at photos from magazines and determine what styles really speak to you. Notice how each outfit aligns or if there are any common elements among all the inspiration photos. Think of how you can bring those elements that you like into your own wardrobe.
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    How do you match clothes using their colors?
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    Usually it's about ensuring good contrast, or using opposite colors, to achieve the best look. For example, if you had an orange skirt, you could add a blue top. You could also just use white, grey, or black if you don't have the opposite color. Try using an artist's color wheel to help you figure out the opposite or contrasting colors.
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    How can I become more attractive?
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    Take good care of your skin by taking a shower and moisturizing every day. Wear simple but stylish attire that suits you best. Wear a light, nice fragrance. Keep your nails and hair tidy. Accessorize your clothes and hair.
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    Can a bad looking girl look beautiful?
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    No-one is ugly or bad looking. If you think you look bad, of course you can do something about it. You can put makeup or try facials, beauty creams, face washes etc.
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    How do I best match my accessories with my outfit?
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    I think the most important thing is to have the styles match. Besides that, look up a color circle. Contrasting colors strengthen each other; for example, an orange bracelet would fit nicely with a blue dress!
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    What is the best color to suit tanned skin?
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    Tanned skin looks lovely when paired with clothes in jewel tones.
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    Can you explain more clearly what kinds of things to wear?
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    Comfy clothes, like cotton t-shirts and leggings. If you want to "pep it up" a bit, try a woman's blazer or a flowing dress. For a formal look, try pencil skirts and collar button up tops.
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    How can I be stylish if I have to wear a uniform?
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    Choose accessories to dress up your uniform. Be confident about your choices to give you a natural, beautiful look. .
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    How to look stylish with cheap clothes?
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    As long as you feel confident and you think it looks good, others will too. Also, add accessories to pep your outfit up!
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    How do I dress traditional but still look stylish?
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    If you're a woman, choose long skirts over mini ones and flattering necklines that are not too revealing. If you are a guy, wear long pants and avoid t-shirts that show your shoulders. Stick to classic cuts, patterns and colors. Adjust your "stylish" pieces to meet your traditional standards and take inspiration from vintage/classic styles.
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    How does a thin-looking girl dress herself up?
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    Any way you want to. Most clothes look good on thin people; that's why most models are thin. If you'd like to look less thin, though, see How to Get a More Curvy Appearance (Skinny Girls).
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    How do I look stylish in a hijab?
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    Hijab means covering hole of your body except the face, so try focusing more at your eyes. Make it enlarged my using kajal and mascara. Secondly, sharpen your nose with dark-shaded concealer on either side. If you have fair skin, then wear a very light shade of lip gloss.
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    Can confidence make you cute no matter what you wear?
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    Yes. Confidence can make all the difference.
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    What are the appropriate accessories for a dress?
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    Wear a gold, silver, or pearl necklace and bracelet set, depending on the dress color. Wear matching earrings if it's a formal setting. If you like hats, choose one that matches and is appropriate for your outfit and the setting.
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    How do I match colors to my complexion?
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    Try to find your personal undertone (cool or warm). If you are cool, you can choose clothes in green, blue, or purple (and some shades of pink). If you are warm, colors like red, orange, and yellow will suit you better. On the other hand, you can choose to wear colors that are not meant for your undertone, this will create contrast and highlight the beauty of your skin instead of coordinating.
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    How can I look stylish in Pakistani dress?
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    Pakistani dresses are totally in nowadays. Focus on your hair, wear subtle makeup, and wear earrings. You will look beautiful.
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    How can I look stylish while wearing Islamic clothes?
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    Usually wearing a hijabi means that all of your body is covered except for hands, face, etc., so you should focus on your clothes rather than accessories. For instance, make sure that your hijab matches your outfit. A way to kick your outfit up a notch when your outfit is simple is to have a patterned hijab. Additionally, if you want to go for a rebellious and grunge look, you can buy some "mom jeans" and layer tights underneath for a modest but still unique look. Also, since most of your body is covered, focus on the face! Work on different makeup looks; for instance, with a bold outfit, make your makeup au naturale; and with a simple outfit, go for a bold cat eye!
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    What are some good hairstyles for dresses?
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    It depends on the type of dress. Some long, wavy hairstyles might look better with longer dresses, but high ponytails can complement shorter dresses well. Play around with various combinations and see which one you like the best!
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    How do I pick the right color of clothing to be stylish?
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    Color is a tricky subject, as colors can affect anyone who sees them. It would be best to study the "color basics" and get a feel for what colors complement each other, but a good start is figuring out which colors suit you. Which colors fit your personality the best? It can be helpful to choose a color and build an outfit around that color. Another option to consider is which colors look best with your skin tone. For example, violet shades tend to look flattering on people with either very dark or very light skin.
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    I am a boy and not knowledgeable about clothes matching. What combination of clothes should I wear?
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    Wear light-colored shirts/T-shirts with black denims, and dark-colored shirts/T-shirts with blue denims.
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    What's the best color to wear when I have black skin?
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    Bold, bright shades of most colors should look good. Neutrals like white, black and gray will usually look good as well.
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    What do I do if I don't have clothes that match at all?
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    They don't have to! Otherwise, go shopping and clean out your wardrobe if you're not happy with it. Once, I went to school with some rainbow outfit. I ended up getting compliments!
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    What color pants should I wear under a dark blue top?
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    Black or dark grey would be ideal for a dark blue top.
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    What are some signature style ideas for men?
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    Some signature styles for men would be khaki or cargo pants with a polo shirt. The trend today is skinny jeans or joggers.
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    How do I know what to wear for gym class?
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    Follow the advice for colors. If you have an orange t-shirt, try to find a blue pair of running or sport shorts. A cute headband and ponytail or messy bun would work well. Also, try to find very neutral colored runners/tennis shoes in black, white, or grey.
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    What clothes can I wear that make me feel comfortable without copying other people's style?
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    Try some bold prints or some neutral colors to match your general skin tone.
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    Are workout clothes attractive?
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    In the right context they can be, provided they are neat, clean and not faded. However, they are only appropriate in some places and not in others; they won't be stylish if you wear them to work or a wedding, for example. They will be stylish worn to the gym, outdoor boot camp or a mother's meeting.
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