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Style Tips from Carson Kressley
- Be yourself. The biggest fashion faux pas is trying to look like somebody else. Don't wear something just because it's one for the fashion moment. You have to be yourself, find what looks good on you, and embrace it, even if it's not "in.”
- Make sure you have the basics when building a wardrobe. Every woman should own a tailored white shirt, dark denim jeans, black pants, a fitted blazer and a pencil skirt.
- Dress in layers to add extra punch to your classics. When you see someone who looks polished and put together, chances are her outfit has more than one layer that makes it interesting. Add something to a classic white shirt to take it to the next level: lightweight cardigan, wide belt, oversized statement necklace, scarf, vest, or maybe even colorful flats or heels.
- Never underestimate the power of details. The last thing on is the first thing noticed. Food stains don't count.
- Keep it simple and sassy! It's about building a personal wardrobe that looks great on you. Don't make it complicated. When you have a choice between two items, choose the simpler one and add accessories to keep it unique and fresh.
- Become best friends with your tailor. Size is just a number. Clothing is really all about fit. The key to looking polished is having pieces that fit well, which helps create a sharp silhouette. This can be as simple as taking in a shoulder in your shirt or raising the hem of a pant.
- A garment should never be made from more than 25 percent of an unnatural fiber. A little bit of polyester isn't going to kill you. A lot of polyester? That's a different story.
- Experiment with style. If you make mistakes, life goes on. Don't be afraid to add a new pattern or color to your basic clothing repertoire. You might be surprised that a color "you can't wear" looks great on you.
- Just say no to stains. Stains can give off a bad first impression. To keep your clothes looking their best and fight tough stains add Clorox® Bleach for whites and Clorox2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster for colors with your detergent.
- Never go shopping alone. Sales people don't always have your best intentions in mind. Take a friend along ─ you can always get an objective opinion from someone who knows you.
- Don't overdo it. You want to be noticed for a look that's yours, and not because you look clownish. Overdoing it is like crying, "Oh, look at me!!" It's far better to be noticed for subtlety than for garishness.
- Never wear anything sheer. Unless you remember the appropriate undergarments ─ this is true for everyone, guys especially!
- Know when to say goodbye. If your items are ripped or damaged beyond repair, it's time to let them go to that great big closet in the sky.
- Revive "dintage" duds with a little TLC (Tender Laundry Care). Some of your old favorites just need a little extra care to turn them back into wardrobe staples. For your dingy whites, add Clorox® Bleach to your white laundry load to remove that back-of-the-closet grime and get the whitest whites possible. For those colored classics, use Clorox2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster to remove stains.
- Take garment care seriously from the start. The number one rule for maintaining your wardrobe is taking care of what you already own. Adding Clorox® Bleach to all your white laundry loads will keep your whites fresh and crisp white. The reality is your detergent alone isn't enough to fight the dirt and stains that end up on our clothes. If you're like me and love color, don't forget to add Clorox2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster to work on tough stains and keep your clothes bright.
- An organized life starts with an organized closet. It's hard to find those classic pieces when your closet is stuffed with items you never wear. Items that are still in good condition, but haven't been worn in a year should be donated.
- Laundry doesn't have to be the pits. Adding Clorox® Bleach to all your white laundry loads from the start will help keep them fresh and crisp white.
- White: A year-round classic. Spring, summer, winter or fall, styled correctly, a white shirt is always in fashion and the perfect blank canvas to showcase your own personal style. To keep your white canvas its whitest add Clorox® Bleach to all your white laundry loads.
