Here is a question to ponder….How many pants do you have that look and feel really good on you?  For that matter, how many skirts, dresses, shirts, blouses, jackets or t-shirts look and feel great?  Are the colors good and does the style work for you?

Now consider your shopping habits.  Do you shop only when there is a sale, when you have an event to attend or when you are bored?   You may take pride in being a ”bargain” shopper and find great sales but, are you wearing your “bargain” now?  How many times have you worn your new item?  Is it still in your closet with tags on?  Your cheap find may actually be expensive - very expensive if it is a stand alone piece and cannot be worn with any other piece in your closet.  

If you are not able to wear the pieces in your closet 100% of the time, then they are costing you precious dollars.  Every time you shop be sure to check in with your color, style, fit  and pay particular attention to the 3 F’s –  fit, feel, fab before you open your wallet.  If what you are considering doesn’t fit your body*, feel good, and look fabulous on you then run don’t walk away.  My mantra is “color, style, fit-fit, feel, fab”. 

The color must be good, the style must be your style and the fit must follow the lines of your body.  Does is fit?  Is it pulling or tuggging,  gaping or whiskering, etc?  Does it feel good?  Does the fabric feel good to you-some people just don’t like the feel of lycra or wool.  Check in with yourself and see.  Finally, does it look fab?  Seriously,  does it really look like you or your girlfriend, mother, sister, brother?

 Fit is one of the most difficult areas for a woman to adhere to.  We want to shop today-wear it tonight.  Remember to fit the largest part of your body first and then alter to fit.  A good alterations expert will be your key to a great fitting, well-tailoredgarment  just for you and the key to allowing you to: 

“Look good, feel great and have fun doing it!”

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape.

Posted by Karen Hughes on July 20th, 2009 in Articles, Wardrobe