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What To Wear – and What Not

One of the biggest mistakes people make with clothing is that they tend to get stuck in the era they felt was their “high-water mark”- the time in their lives in which they felt the most successful and happy and in control. What a mistake that is!

I had a black watch plaid dress that I loved more anything in seventh grade but I certainly couldn’t wear that dress now. I don't think I could even fit my left leg into it! But I have found a very cozy black watch plaid button down shirt that I will wear days I need to feel a little comfort from a past joyful and carefree time.

What doesn't grow, dies. Agree? Could you imagine a tree holding on to its spring blossoms throughout the summer and autumn and winter? Flowering trees are so beautiful in April; in November, they'd look a little ridiculous. The same goes for you and your clothes.

“Am I too old to wear this?” “Does this make me look fat?” If you're asking yourself these questions, I think you already know the answers. You need to dress in the way that best flatters not only your age, but also your body type.

It would be impossible for me to address all of these issues with each of you individually, so below please find some general guidelines. To understand more specifically how to dress yourself for your age, body type, and profession, I recommend you make an appointment with a personal shopper every three to five years. It's an expense worth incurring because the experience will help you understand how to dress yourself and inform what you buy and how you wear clothes going forward. Sometimes an expense is an investment, and this is a great example of that!

When you shop after your consultation, seek out the advice of salespeople on the floor. You don't have to listen to everything you hear, but if you get a few opinions from people who spend their lives looking at people trying on clothes, you'll go home with purchases that won't be relegated to your closet with the tags still on for the rest of their lives.

Get more exciting communication tips in Your Self-Sabotage Survival Guide by Karen Berg. Read more here: tinyurl.com/y786t4ax

Karen Berg