Top 10 Fashion Mistakes!

Women tend to think that everything looks good on them just because their confident in it but not everything looks good on everyone if not worn correctly. There are quite a few fashion mistakes women make and they make them not even being aware of them.

1) Wearing clothes that are way too big, baggy and over-sized for their body shape.

Most women think they can “hide” their lumps and bumps under loose clothes, but this only makes you look bigger than what you really are. The trick is to always cinch in the most narrow part of your body and not to drown in excess fabric.

2) Wearing stockings with sandal style shoes or open toe shoes.

Rather than wearing stockings why not just moisturise your legs and toes. Your stockings peeping out instead of your toes peeping out of peep toe shoes just really looks wrong hey. Moisturising gives your legs a nice gloss and just looks better. In the cooler months wear closed toe shoes with opaque stockings, be ahead with fashion a bit.

3) Wearing a bra that doesn’t give the right amount of lift and support.

A good quality everyday bra only has a shelf life of around 6 to 12 months. If the thought of spending money on something that no one else sees makes you cringe, then consider the fact that a perfectly fitted bra can instantly make you look 5 kilos slimmer. That is totally worth spending hundreds on.

4) Wearing tracksuits everywhere.

Yes they are comfy, but please keep the velour tracksuit just for home, gym or popping up to the local shop for emergency milk. Same goes with your UGG boots and PJ’s, these are only fashion forward items for comfort not everyday fashion.

5) Bad makeup or excessive makeup is never a good look.

Especially when the foundation on your face and neck are different colours, bad orange (or tandoori) fake tans, hands with fake tans streaks all over them. Lip liner in a much darker shade than your lipstick is also a no-no. Simply pop into your nearest Body Shop and the friendly staff will give you some helpful free tips and help you pick the best products for your skin.

6) Visible panty lines.

Wearing garments with pant lines showing is another big fashion mistake women make. Avoid wearing under garments that are revealed in your outer garments. Go for nude underwear when you want to wear sheer garments and consider undergarments to smooth out any lumps or bumps. Lace is the biggest trend lately it’s comfortable too so why not go for it.

7) Under accessorising or not wearing any accessories at all.

Most women are more guilty of this (than over accessorising), usually blaming “no time” to accesorise. Adding a couple of small touches like a necklace, scarf or colourful heels always finish off your outfit. It will seriously take you an extra 30 seconds each morning to add that scarf, earring or necklace.

8) Flashing too much flesh is never sexy.

The golden rule is if you are going to be showing flesh up top, cover up down bottom and vice versa.

9) Dressing outside of your age.

Older women who dress too young “mutton dressed as lamb” or young girls who dress too old “lamb dressed as mutton”. Respect yourself, respect your body, and respect your age. There is nothing wrong with dressing like you are 25 when you are, in fact, 25

10) “The Mum Jeans”

Most women tend to hold onto that old pair of jeans that are comfy, worn in, help keep the tummy in etc. They may feel “comfy” but that old style is not flattering and makes you look depressed and like you don’t love yourself. Time for a denim update. Look for a comfy pair of stretch denim jeans in a style that suits your body shape, even skinny jeans are a great choice to be on par with the fashion police.

What do you think?! Do you agree with the above?

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