Ways to Instantly Look More Refined
Good evening beautiful readers! Today’s post is a compilation of tips/tricks for ways to look more refined. Overall, I mean for these tips, should you choose to implement them, be great tools for you to achieve a more ladylike, polished, and classy in your outward appearance. I, personally, think that these simple tips and tricks could help for you to become a more confident and feminine person.
Work on Matching Your Accessories to Some Portion of Your Outfit
This is important to do to ensure that you don’t have a lot of clashing in your outfit. Consider matching your earrings with your shirt. Your purse with your lipstick. Your pearl necklace (although this can go with just about any outfit) with a shirt or sweater that also has pearls. The options here are endless.
Take Care of Your Clothes
Utilize gentle washing, remove pet hair, invest in a steamer, or learn the proper way to iron/press your clothing. Dispose of clothing that may have holes or is worn out. Consider learning how to sew or, if you are financially able, find a tailor that you trust and can help alter clothing to suit your body.
Learn to Build a Wardrobe that is Classic
Not only is avoiding fast fashion a way to invest in clothing that will last much longer in your closet, but it is also a way to ensure that the clothing pieces that you own complement each other. This allows you to create a much more versatile wardrobe. Consider learning what body type you have and learning what styles and fits help to accentuate your body in the most appealing manner. When purchasing clothes to build a classic wardrobe look at pieces that have smaller prints and are things that will match multiple items that you may already have in your closet. If you don’t know your body type you can take this quiz and then dive into finding clothes that accentuate your features and make you feel polished: Body Type Quiz
Avoid Handbags that Don’t have a Structure
When purchasing handbags look for bags that have a defined structure. You would be so surprised at how a slouchy bag can lower the quality of an outfit. Instead of gravitating toward the unstructured handbag look for bags with a defined shape. You would be so surprised at how a structured handbag can truly elevate an outfit.
Find your “Go-To” Lipstick Shade
Start by choosing a lipstick that is a few shades darker than your natural lip color and challenge yourself to wear that lip color every day. This is something that I regularly implemented once I started working in corporate America, and I have found it to hold such a dear place in my heart. I love wearing lip colors that suit me and when you wear a lip color that suits you it will help to accentuate your natural features. Need help finding your lipstick shade I have provided a link: How to Choose the Right Lipstick Shade
Find a Hairstyle, Color, and Cut that Truly Suits You
In today’s world, it is so easy to get your hair done like the Instagram model or famous actress who you aspire to be. Instead of having your hair change with the trends, look for a hair cut that you can easily maintain and style. Consider your hair type and natural texture. Also, instead of bleaching your hair to a platinum blonde or dying it very dark, try to stay around your natural color. If you desire more dimension in your hair, consider some simple highlights or lowlights that are easily maintained and don’t take away from your naturally beautiful features. If you’re unsure about what hair type you have here is a very helpful graphic: Hair Type Chart
