Common Fashion Blunders


Why do some of the renowned celebrities make fashion blunders? Fashion blunders are common and visible in every walk of life and hey, whilst you are reading this, you might even belong to the same group. Having the best look does not always mean buying branded outfits and throwing on all the accessories you lay your hands on! You can make a powerful fashion statement with a simple silhouette and a teardrop pendant as well. All of us by now must have had our share of common fashion blunders and witnessed many such specimens who claim to be fashionable. So, how does one avoid these blunders in everyday life? There are simple ways to go about this and one must consider every element that would help to complete the right look.

Common Fashion Blunders and Ways to Avoid Them

If that red-hot outfit looked awesome in the window display, let it remain there! Do not buy colors that do not flatter your skin tone. Bright colors and pale colors need to merge well with your skin, sometimes wearing bright outfits can give a wrong impression about your personality whereas wearing pale or light colors can make you look washed out in totality.

So skin is in and all that jazz! Well, if you can carry off that look, then go ahead and flaunt your body! Too much skin can really not accentuate your looks. OK, so that halter was designer wear and a backless top is definitely in vogue but maybe it may not really suit just about everybody. One of the things I have personally seen in most parties are women flaunting too much skin with their outfits being totally mismatched in every possible way. A simple example that comes to my mind is pairing a really short skirt with a skimpy top like a tube top or even a short hugging piece. A better way out would be to combine the short skirt with a figure hugging, sequined top that covers the mid riff area. Combine this with knee-high boots to complete the look. Even if you have the most fabulous body any girl would give an arm and leg for, wearing an unbalanced and poorly coordinated outfit can actually ruin the look for you. If you must show skin, try to keep it subtle, wear a long skirt with a slit that goes all the way to the thighs or team a halter top that highlights your toned arms with great fitting jeans.

Always ensure you pick the right size. In other words, try on the garment to find the right fit. Do not squeeze into the garment just because you liked its color and cut. The worst sight one can witness is somebody wearing poorly fitting garments that can make him/her look like a mistake in all respects. You do not want to display the extra bulges and cause something to rip when you are out on a date!

I often remember this particular colleague who would turn up in some of the weirdest combinations. Although we never deemed it right to laugh at her antics, it always had us thinking where those contraptions actually came from. Before I go into the details of this, the lesson to be learned is avoid wearing clothes that are out of style. This does not apply to all styles; fashion after all depends upon the individual person as well. Pulling out those old clothes from the trunk in the attic may not really work wonders for you! You can use it for your masquerade bash,

Too much makeup or usage of inappropriate colors can also damage your look. This is one such common fashion blunder. Before you paint the grease on, do make an effort to check out the time of the day. The fashion rules are light makeup for daytime and heavy makeup for the night hours. Does the makeup suit your outfit and your skin tone? Agreed you are not having time on hand, but that does not mean you need to smear the lipstick beyond your natural lip line. Ugh! This could be the sloppiest way of going about wearing your makeup. Therefore, ensure you have enough time, pick up your brushes and apply the makeup with ease.

If you have been really awaiting that party with tremendous enthusiasm, and plan to dazzle everybody with all that glitz and shimmers, then trust me, you might cause them to look away rather than stare at you with admiration. One of the most common fashion mistakes would be to have your entire outfit crafted with sequins or embellishments, right down to your stilettos. Come to think of it, who doesn't love embellishments? But you can begin with a sequined handbag combined with a well-cut dress or wear an intricately designed top that could go with a basic denim skirt. The trick is to balance the elements rather than going over the top.

Remember that there is always a difference between being sensual and sexy as compared to looking sleazy. Keep it stylishly elegant and watch heads turn towards you!

Common fashion mistakes may soon be uncommon if you plan your wardrobe with some careful consideration to detailing. It is normal to make fashion blunders, but with a little thought, you can have a well-coordinated look that will surely create ripples!

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