Change Your Look – Not Just at Halloween

Most of you know about the 80-20 rule which seems to work in fashion as well as business. Check your closet. Do you wear only 20% of your clothes 80% of the time. Would you say that you look good 80% of the time and the other 20% is “Please, must you?” Are you ready for a new look or just want to polish up your current style? Maybe put that other 80% of your clothes to work for you?

Well, here are some hints, courtesy of Cynthia Nellis at About.com, with a little help from me.

Dress Up the Basics

We all have basics like little black dresses and cardigans. But most of us wear them the same way over and over again. Why not try new ways to wear your little black dress? This LBD worn by Kelly Brooks  is amazing with  its see-through mesh top and a flounced hemline. She is sexy with a classical look. Or pop on some bright shoes or go head-to-toe black and more with these variations to spice up your standby LBD.

Cardigans are another basic that we all own, but there are so many great ways to wear this classic, too, including belted, with a longer layer underneath and more. Imogene at Insideoutstyleblog shows you how for every body shape.

Pay Attention to Details

Sometimes it’s the little things that you add to your outfits that have a big payoff. Small details — such as the belt  you add — can have a big payoff. By wearing the right belt you can do everything from highlight a small waist to ground a print. Hats are another detail that can entirely change your look. From big floppy hats to natty fedoras, a hat is sure to transform your everyday style. A hat is a truly personal addition to our wardrobe, one that sets our look apart from everyone else’s.

Wear More Skirts

Most of us have loads of jeans, leggings and black pants, but not as many skirts. Adding more skirts to your wardrobe are a fantastic way to really change up your basic blouses, jackets, etc. A pencil skirt is a classic silhouette that is extremely flattering and wearable for most body types. Another silhouette is the trumpet skirt which is particularly flattering for crossdressers and will take you from the office to a night out on town.

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Adopt a New Style

If you’re ready for a totally new look, try a new genre. There are many different types of “looks” to choose from and you don’t need to go head-to-toe in any one look (it’s perfectly fine to mix Rocker Chick with Western, for example.) Want to go tougher, edgier? Bring out your inner rocker chick with things that would make a band member proud. Opt for rocker tees, leather jackets, minis and more. Or maybe boho chic is more your style. This look takes maxis, floppy hats, etc. and mixes them together for a cool hippie chick style. Another way to dress: Western.

Try New Footwear

Have you gotten in a rut with your shoes? Do you opt for flats or pumps when you yearn for something edgier and more experimental? Shoes are an easy — and (for the most part) affordable — way to update your outfit. For example, if you are used to wearing knee-high boots, switch to an ankle boot to update your outfits. Or go full-out with a sexy over-the-knee boot.

Switch to Print Pants

Plain pants? So last year. The newest pants are kinds of prints, from bold and powerful to subtle and sophisticated. If you’re bottom heavy, you may need to beware the print pant, but even then there are vertical prints that are more slenderizing. I have to tell you that print pants are all the rage here in Mexico. I see them on women of all ages, but then they do tend to be slim women…. There’s no mistaking your femininity in an outfit like this.

Add Leather

Are you only wearing your leather jacket one way? You can wear your leather jacket with everything from pearls to a little black dress to freshen up everything in your closet. But leather isn’t just for jackets anymore. You can opt for leather gowns, a girly leather skirt, even brightly colored leather

Develop a Timeless Style

Tired of being at the whim of fashion? Ditch the trends and opt for a timeless style, employing basic get-dressed principles like choosing a great neckline, opting for monochromatic looks and more. Using timeless style techniques you can make sure you always have something to wear that’s flattering for your body.

Now least you think I forgot about Halloween, sometimes known as National Crossdressers Day, I didn’t. This is the special time of the year that you can wear that outrageous outfit. You can finally be the Fairy Princess or the French Maid or the Bavarian Barmaid or just about anything that excites you and gets your blood flowing. I always wanted to be Cinderella and what better character  to be when you have to change as the clock strikes twelve and you lose your glass slipper on that hurried flight home. Can you imagine yourself in this beautiful gown that Grace Kelly is wearing?

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Category: Style, Transgender Fashion