We’ve all been there: Walking into a store with the intention of buying one of those fill-in-the-blank trends that everyone seems to be wearing. Though it’s easy to enter the dressing room giddy with hope of exiting runway-ready, our reflection is sometimes not quite what we’d had in mind. (“It looked good on the mannequin… Why doesn’t it look good on me?!”)
It’s easy to assume that there’s something wrong with us: that because trend XYZ doesn’t hang perfectly on our bodies, we need to change ourselves. But before you leave the store crestfallen and empty-handed, remember that trends disappear as easily as nail polish, and it’s impossible for every up-and-coming-thing to flatter all body types.
So, instead of hanging your head in shame after trying on every crop top or wild-patterned pair of leggings, invest in timeless basics. Whether this includes a fitted blazer, skinny jeans, or an LBD, find what makes you feel good about yourself. Generally, wardrobe “basics” are flattering to most body types, which is partly why they’ve been in style for ages.
After investing in flattering basics, accessorize! Jewelry, scarves (hello, fall!), and cute shoes look good on everyone and can be a great way to express personal style. Accessories also allow you to follow flashy trends without compensating flattery, so you can look great while you don cute statement pieces.
Investing in timeless basics is so much better than trying to pull off a crop top and asking your roomie if you look fat all night. After all, style is about making you feel beautiful, not precisely emulating the people in Vogue and on Pinterest. Stick to what works for you and be a fashion mogul for yourself!
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