Avoiding Wardrobe Pitfalls

There are so many ways to be out of the loop when it comes to fashion. Here are some small pieces of wisdom to avoid succumbing to a wardrobe pitfall this season.

Don't try to look thin

This might seem backwards from your thinking, but trying to look thin has brought on a myriad of wardrobe pitfalls over the years. If you are thin, you don't try. If you aren't thin, than don't worry about looking that way-everyone knows the truth anyway. Don't wear tight clothing as a general rule; and if you are wider on the bottom, don't even think about wearing leggin's this winter. It is much better to flatter your figure with sizes and styles that suit you, than to look for something to make you look thinner from one angle only. If you are carrying extra pounds feel secure in who you are and don't try to reduce your look.

Too much of one color

Too much of anything is a horrible fashion choice. Even if the color suits you perfectly, it's best not to wear it out. By alternating between colors that work with your skin and hair tones, it will be even better when you wear the perfect color once a week. Don't allow your favorite colors to become bland because of overuse. You want that ideal color to stand out and complement you for special occasions.

All new looks with the same clothing

Don't believe the 2 or 3 looks in one fashion lie. Suits or sweaters that have several ways to wear them are usually trying to convince you that you can actually wear it more than once a week and no one will notice. Wrong! Whether the collar is worn up or down, that dress is worn alone or with the coordinating jacket, it's still just the same outfit. Avoid this wardrobe pitfall by purchasing items that actually look different, instead of multiple colors of one outfit, desperately hoping no one will figure out your secret. If you plan on re-using parts of an outfit, make sure that there is a drastic change to it, by matching it with a contrasting color or just wearing the jacket with a totally different combination of apparel.

Confinement

This is almost too ridiculous to add to this list of wardrobe pitfalls, but it's so prevalent people obviously don't get it yet. If you don't fit in a certain size pants, don't squeeze yourself into it. All you are doing is causing the portion of your body that didn't fit to move up higher, cinched upwards by the awful waistband. Even if your lower half looks fine this way, you can't deny that your upper half can't even be salvaged with a baggy t-shirt or sweater.

Don't fall for this illusion. Make sure you look at yourself from all angles in the mirror. If you've somehow managed to struggle into a pair of jeans that you used to fit in, chances are you still really don't fit in it. It's better to wear your size, no matter what that might be, than to reduce a size or two down and undergo the 'displacement' property.

The balance between comfort and beauty

If you have ever been told that comfort is beauty, than you've been told a great big whopper. Although comfort isn't usually equivalent to beauty, there is a fine line of balance. If high-heeled shoes are causing pain, don't wear them. Continuing to wear uncomfortable shoes that pinch your toes together, put pain on the balls or joints of your feet will cause a number of foot problems. None of these problems will improve the appearance of your feet, including bunions, corns, and permanent sores. Is it really worth it to wear those 'cute' shoes? In short, no. There are plenty of flattering shoes that are also comfortable. This is one level of your wardrobe you can't afford to dive into a wardrobe pitfall.