10 Fashion Style Essentials

Personal Styling Course 2010

Shenkar

Victoria Livshitz

1. The Little Black Dress

Sexy, glamorous and timeless, the little black dress is one of the most essential items in any woman’s wardrobe. Due to its versatility and slimming effect, it will flatter a woman’s figure and still allow her to demonstrate her personality through accessories. Team it with some on-trend shoes in the colors of the season, or silver and gold rather than just plain black.

“One is never over or underdressed with a little black dress.”(c)Karl Lagerfeld

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2. A Classic White Shirt

Practical and versatile, with so many styles and cuts to choose from, a classic white shirt can be paired with jeans, well-cut black trousers or some silver gray pants. Use it for covering up a bad outfit or unsightly bulges. Go for a men’s style for true chic.

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3. A Cashmere Cardigan

With winter season’s floaty, feminine dresses, a cashmere cardigan is both practical and smart. Avoid hemline clashes with flowing maxi dresses by wearing a cropped cardigan. Cashmere is expensive but worth it! In the words of Fran Lebowtz, in "Fashionina", “I do not believe in God. I believe in cashmere.”

4. Denim JeansFew pieces feature more prevalently in a woman’s

wardrobe than a pair of blue jeans. Relaxed, simple and sexy — denims can be casual or elegant, depending on how pieces are mixed together. Combined with a well-fitted white shirt, denim jeans can inspire classic elegance and style. A low-waisted pair is kinder to more mature women if they are podgy around the middle. Any expanse of overhanging fat can be minimized by buying a size up.

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5. A Smocking Jacket Very Audrey Hepburn. The smocking jacket is a timeless piece full of mysteryand intrigue. Wear it with oversized shades for a look ultra-mysterious. Sexy

over jeans or well-cut pants, choose a classic smocking jacket  carefully and itwill take you from season to season. Try a style that finshes just above the kneefor an up-to-the-minute runway look.

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6. Statement Necklace

 An oversize piece of jewlery that is timeless, something that fits your personallity. 

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7. Comfortable Underwear

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8. Ballet Pumps

A pair of classic black high-heel shoes are timeless, but don’t forget to be adventurous with seasonal colors. Impractical but sexy, a pair of ultra-high heels is a must-have to make any woman feel feminine and poised.

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9. High-Heel Shoes

In her book, Nina Garcia recommends that every woman should have a tote or shoulder bag, a clutch and a medium sized handbag. At least one timeless, classic bag in a woman’s wardrobe is a must. A great bag can really make an outfit, so choose one that flatters your body shape.

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10. A Stylish BagWearing the correct style of handbag is just as important as the cut of your clothes. The wrong handbag

can make or break an outfit.A handbag can either take pounds of your figure or add to it, depending on its size, shape and where it

falls.