Question for all you girls

[CrazyLegs]

Well girls I want to start dressing cuter then I have been Any suggestions on how to go about it. Thanks

[wendybeth]

I pretty much only wear black, so I am no help in this department. Do you have a friend or relative whose style you admire? My kid loves that show 'What Not to Wear', and it's really pretty informative once you get past all the snarky comments.

[Gemini Cricket]

Find a good friend that has the fashion sense you agree with and go on a shopping spree. Take several hours to do so. Have a fab lunch with him/her and talk shop and shopping.
I've done this before. (Long long ago...) It's fun. Fashion Island comes to mind or South Coast Plaza...

[LSPoorEeyorick]

It's all about your own personal style! What fabrics, colors, textures do you like? What makes you feel confident? What makes you feel sexy? What makes you feel happy? What kid of an image do you want to project?Sometimes shopping in new stores (off the beaten path, for instance) also sparks your fashion plug!

Me, personally? I want to project "hip fat girl." Or "smart fat girl." I seek out what flatters me primarily, and go with classic standards but purchase one or two pieces each season that go with the trends. Above all, I find accessories that are either 1) trendy, but not expensive or 2) something that goes with my personal artistic taste-- which is outside of 'trend' but carries its own stylish weight. I love scarves, interesting earrings, unique-looking necklaces... etc.

But that's all me, lady, it depends on your own tastes and your desired image!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'd recommend going into every store you can get your hands on and trying on everything. Seriously. There were so many styles/colors I was convinced that I "couldn't wear" or that "weren't comfortable" that I never even tried them. Once I opened myself up to possibilities I found so many new things! If it looks hideous, only you and the dressing room mirror (and maybe your best friend with great fashion sense) will know, and you will be just that much fashion-smarter for the experience.

[katiesue]

I agree. Try different things/styles. I've found quite a few things I get compliments on that I had serious doubts about even trying on. And some of the books were helpful, for general ideas like what kinds of clothes to look for that flatter your particular body type.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I've been dressing way less cute. My closet of clothes is old and haggard. I'm chomping at the bit for the H&M to open at the Beverly Center.

H&Ms are gold, if you live near one.

[CoasterMatt]

I only wear what my woman lets me...

[mistyisjafo]

What Not To Wear is a fantastic resource for ideas and fashion advise. They cover a wide spectrum of people and their tastes.

Just remember, you don't have to go to an extreme to add a little "cute" or "girly" into your wardrobe. A little goes a long way. Skirts, frilly tops, and even girly accessories help. It really depends on what you want to do!

Honestly, WNTW has helped me immensely. They've given out a lot of advise that I've applied to my personal wardrobe to help snap it up some. Its amazing how simple it can be.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by mistyisjafo

Honestly, WNTW has helped me immensely. They've given out a lot of advise that I've applied to my personal wardrobe to help snap it up some. Its amazing how simple it can be.

Ditto here. All hail Stacey and Clinton! They have a book out, but the show is way more informative.