Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Remember the Basics
• Part 2 of 3: Find the Style That Works for You
• Part 3 of 3: Calculate your budget
• Tips
• Warnings

Between twenty and thirty, you finally become an independent adult. This should be reflected in the sense of style. Unfortunately, for some, the question of how to dress remains a mystery. Very often, contradictions arise when you want to look like a professional in your field, but at the same time remain a unique person. Some find it easier to create their own style at a young age, others more difficult, but you can always do something to change your appearance for the better.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Remember the Basics

1. 1 Part your teenage clothes. At some point in life, everyone has to grow up. This also applies to your wardrobe. If you want to look good at your twenties, you should probably get rid of some of the things you wore as a teenager. Now you have become a completely different person, and, accordingly, your style has changed as well.
   • It is best to donate old clothes to charity rather than throw them in the trash. Most likely, it will be useful to someone else.
   • If you do not want to give things to strangers, offer them to someone from your younger relatives or acquaintances, or try to sell them online or hand them over to a thrift store.
   • At a thrift store or thrift store, you can also pick up new clothes for yourself.
2. 2 Wash or clean your clothes regularly. Even in the best outfit, you will make an unimportant impression if you do not take care of its condition. Clean clothes will make you look more presentable and professional. Get in the habit of using your washing machine regularly or dry cleaning. Clean clothes will give you a neat look no matter what style you prefer.
   • Wash or clean items according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Always check the tags on your clothes if you are unsure of something.
   • Washing it regularly is especially important in hot weather. During this time, you sweat more, and stains and unpleasant odors may remain on your clothes.
3. 3 Don't forget your shoes. Girls already tend to be anxious about the choice of shoes, but guys often consider them only from the point of view of wearing comfort. If you want to dress stylishly, this approach is worth changing. The quality of the shoe may not be of great importance to the student, but it does take on the importance of the young person seeking to positively impress an attractive girl or potential employer.
   • In general, you should have at least two pairs of shoes: one casual casual (like sneakers) and one more elegant. The first is worn when comfort is needed, the second is when you need to look stylish. While comfort is considered by many to be the only criterion for choosing a shoe, it can help you create a good impression or, conversely, destroy it.
   • The choice of footwear is especially important if you play sports. It is best to have several different pairs for different purposes and situations.
4. 4 Diversify your wardrobe. At this age, you need a variety of clothes - both for formal situations and for leisure, both for work and for play. Men should consider purchasing a suit. Women will need several dresses to wear in a formal setting.
   • If you are planning to look for a job any time soon, you should get interview clothes, as well as a few kits to wear at work.
5. 5 Wear clothes that are appropriate for the occasion. When you were younger, you could go casual dressed almost anywhere. But as you get older, the situation changes. You cannot expect the same style or outfit to be appropriate in all circumstances. A person with a good sense of style and relevance will choose clothes based on the situation.
   • It goes without saying that you should look appropriate at a wedding or funeral, but this also applies to less formal situations.
   • There is always the risk of overdoing and dressing up too much for a rather informal occasion. While it’s not as bad as the opposite of arriving at a formal event dressed unsupportedly, you will still draw unnecessary attention to yourself.
6. 6 Ask a tailor for help. At twenty, it's a good idea to build connections with people who will help you look good. Many who are lucky enough to find "their" tailor or stylist have been using their help for years. The sooner you find such a person, the sooner he will help you look good and figure out what is right for you.
   • The same advice applies to finding a hairdresser. Hair is an important part of any look, so it makes sense to find a good professional, even if his services are more expensive than you are used to.

Part 2 of 3: Find the Style That Works for You

1. 1 Plunge into the world of fashion for ideas. Fashion ideas from glossy magazines should be perceived more as a launching pad for decision-making, rather than as a guideline for what to wear or not to wear. With that in mind, it doesn't hurt to look through a few magazines and find out what's trending right now. Although you see people in a wide variety of clothes every day, it is not so often that you come across those who really know how to profitably emphasize their merits with its help. Fashion magazines are needed to find such examples, so flip through a couple of them to get on the right track.
   • Some fashion magazines specialize in a particular style. If you already imagine what style you like, feel free to take on such specialized editions.
2. 2 Try to wear clothes that show your figure. For most people, the age of twenty to thirty is the peak of physical fitness. It is a good idea to dress in a way that emphasizes this as much as possible. The task of clothing is to emphasize and showcase your figure in a beneficial way. Depending on your gender, your body shape is most likely one of the common types. The clothes you choose should compensate for the imperfections of your figure and accentuate its merits.
   • Patterned clothing will draw attention to the parts of the body on which the pattern is located. You can use patterned clothing to highlight the dignity of a specific part of your body.
   • How tight your clothes will be will depend on your body type. However, too baggy clothes in any case will not add to your attractiveness, but will only add age.
3. 3 Match clothes by color. The color wheel is known to every fashion designer. Some colors work together better than others. If you want to create a truly impressive style, you need to consider color when choosing clothes. The color wheel will give you a visual idea of ​​which shades are combined and which are not.
   • On the other hand, you can intentionally combine colors that usually conflict with each other. Ultimately, the rules are different for each image, and you can experiment as you see fit.
4. 4 Add accessories to your look. Both girls and guys can use accessories to express their individuality. A single piece of jewelry can tell a lot about its owner. The same goes for a badge or small tattoo. Small additions to your outfit can be invaluable if you need to stand out from the crowd.
   • You can decorate your bag, backpack or jacket with patches or badges. Sometimes a simple themed patch can be enough to start a conversation with a potential new friend.
   SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Kalee Hewlett

   
   
   Image Consultant Kaylee Hewlett is a stylist and confidence coach with nearly 20 years of experience helping clients become more confident and dress for success. She works with clients to transform their sense of self from the inside, combining experience in image consulting with neurolinguistic programming. Her work is grounded in science, style and the understanding that "identity is destiny." Use your own methodology and strategy "style for success" for positive changes in self-identification. She is a presenter on fashion television and regularly appears on the QVC UK channel, where she shares her knowledge of fashion. She was also the head of the jury and host of the six-part Design Genius TV show on Fashion One Network.

   Kalee Hewlett
   Image Consultant

   Use multiple similar accessories for a stylish yet mature look. Fashion and style expert Kayleigh Hewlett says: “You can create a very stylish yet not flashy look by wearing multiple pieces of jewelry at once. For example, it can be worn on each other chains or thin rings, which looks especially interesting when you combine silver, gold and rose gold.If you have multiple piercings in your ear, wearing multiple earrings is another way to add a subtle cocky touch to your look. "

   
   
5. 5 Continuously improve your style. Fashion changes very quickly. Don't try to stick of all fashion trends, however, do not hesitate to change your style from time to time. This way you will not have the feeling that you are choosing the same thing all the time. Moreover, the people with whom you constantly communicate will notice the constant change in your style.
   • If you notice a new trend and you like it, try to make it part of your image.
   • If something in your wardrobe starts to bore you, put it aside and switch to something else.
6. 6 Wear what you want. Youth is the time to express yourself and do what you want. After all, wear what you see fit. You may have to make concessions in some situations, such as at work, but still try to make your clothes at least partially reflect your personality.

Part 3 of 3: Calculate your budget

1. 1 Change clothes. Most people in their early twenties don't make that much. This is why swap parties, called dress-crossing parties, can be very rewarding. At such an event, people bring clothes that they no longer need and exchange them for other participants' wardrobe items.
   • This way, you can add new items to your wardrobe without spending too much money, while giving away unnecessary items of clothing that you no longer need.
2. 2 Visit a thrift store. Typically, this is where you can sell old unnecessary items and buy others in return. While this may not seem like a good idea for someone who wants to look good, you may be surprised by the choice of items you can buy from a store like this. Thrift stores are especially good on a modest budget. It happens that by selling old and unnecessary clothes, you can get a discount on the purchase of the one you like.
   • Also, in search of clothes, you can visit second-hand shops and discount stores.
   • Discount stores aren't just selling second-hand clothes. At the outlets, you can buy branded items from the collections of the previous season at a big discount.
3. 3 Keep an eye on sales. If you're young and on a tight budget, sales are what you need. Usually, shops arrange several sales per year. In Russia, unlike a number of other countries, there is no clear sales schedule, but it is worth keeping an eye on seasonal collections (for example, shortly before the appearance of autumn items on sale, you can expect discounts on summer ones). Sometimes you can buy new clothes with a 50% discount. Be a smart shopper and it will give you long-term benefits, regardless of age.
   • The same applies to online shopping. Bargain purchases can be made on Cyber ​​Monday or during promotions in specific stores. When buying things on the Internet, you need to be especially careful when choosing the size of clothes and study the rules for returning unsuitable things, however, the choice on online sites may be wider than in real stores, and you do not have to spend time walking around them.

Tips

• Good taste in clothes is very important, but your appearance is not limited to what you are wearing. Practice good hygiene and exude confidence with your whole appearance - it can be even more important than a new skirt or jacket.

Warnings

• Don't get too hung up on fashion trends. As a rule, fashion is very fleeting. Instead, find your own style that expresses your personality.