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Trusting yourself to brave new fashion choices can transform how you feel about yourself and your wardrobe. However, too many people assume that the only way to look good is by wearing clothes that are in style. This is rarely the case because anyone can look good no matter what they wear. If you feel past the point of keeping up with modern fashion but still want to look good, you might be unsure where to begin.
The solution is to consider comfort just as much as style. Combining the best of both worlds allows you to look as good as you feel no matter what you wear. So, where do you begin?
Choose Clothes That Fit
The best way to feel comfortable and still maintain your preferred style is to buy clothes that fit. While some people might prefer to wear items that are too baggy for various reasons, this is not the perfect solution and can often make you feel underdressed in many situations.
Instead, you can find body shape style advice to help you pick clothes that look good and for you properly. If you want to take this further, you can always take clothes to a seamstress to adjust them, which will make them fit better without affecting the style.
Consider the Materials
The material makes a huge difference to how comfortable your clothes are. You can pick the nicest jumper you’ve ever seen, but if it’s itchy or too abrasive, you’ll never want to wear it. The same goes for clothes you’ve always wanted to wear but never felt comfortable or confident enough to try.
Options like these Guizio corsets are a great way to add some flair to your style and they come with a range of materials that are gentle on your skin so you can wear them at any time. Satin or knit styles are common, and you will barely feel like you’re wearing them, so you can focus on looking good.
Opt For Quality
Many assume they can’t afford the nicest clothes or the highest quality materials. However, while you may be able to purchase multiple garments for the same price you would buy a single high-quality piece, you’ll spend more in the long run.
Going for quality, especially for clothes you know you’ll wear regularly, can make a huge difference. The clothes will last longer. The colours are less likely to fade, and they will retain their shape, so it doesn’t feel like it gets too tight or loose after a wash cycle. Don’t forget to read the care instructions to get the most out of it.
Think About Your Day-to-Day
Whether you work from home or go into the office, you will have clothes that you wear every day. You don’t need to make any bold fashion statements here, but you can still pick the right outfits and accessories that will do the job and last a long time.
Picking comfortable work outfits is most important since you need to be able to focus throughout the day, which wouldn’t be possible if your clothes feel too tight or rough. It’s also worth considering which shoes to buy. If you’re on your feet all day, you need supportive footwear, ideally with padded insoles to prevent significant strain on your feet.
Embrace Versatility
Versatile wardrobes make it much easier for you to choose the right outfit for any occasion. It’s best to have a steady stream of clothes that go with (just about) anything so you can mix and match without feeling like you’re repeating outfits.
You already know that jeans go with anything (within reason), while blouses, scarves, and casual women’s dress shirts are also easy to adjust. This means you don’t need to force yourself to wear anything that doesn’t feel right.
Organise Your Wardrobe
Besides buying new clothes and adjusting your wardrobe’s contents, you should also consider closet organisation to know what you can work with. Depending on the size of your wardrobe, try arranging items by type and then colour. You might be able to fit everything into your year-round wardrobe, or you may need to store out-of-season clothes (like dresses and swimsuits) elsewhere in the house.
Organising your wardrobe makes it easier to consider what combinations you could try and you can get rid of any clothes that don’t feel right.
The Best Of Both
Finding the perfect balance can be tricky, but it isn’t impossible. Don’t feel like you need to throw out all your clothes at once, either. You can gradually build a wardrobe that is as comfortable as it is stylish, so you never need to worry about having nothing to wear again.