Not to knock anyone with a keen eye for trends. I have seen some people take trends and work the hell out of them, so I’m not talking about those kind of people in this post. 

This is about people who dress according to what’s “hot” rather than what looks good on their bodies. 

As  I have gotten older, I have pretty much solidified my look. When I shop, I don’t look for pieces that draw attention to themselves. At the end of the day, all of my clothes are accessories, applied to compliment ME.  So no matter how hot something new may be, if it does not compliment my look, then it stays on the shelf.

Case in point.  Being that I’m a SBG, the only store that sells dresses and skirts that fit my body perfectly while staying within my budget is Wet Seal.  Whie I used to lament the fact that I had to shop with the teeny boppers, I have accepted it because even if my pieces come from the teeny bopper store, I know how to make them compliment my classic look.  An outfit that may look cheap on someone else might look like Chanel on me simply because of the way I carry myself in it. 

I used to try to “spice up” my wardrobe by buying bigger earrings or more ornate necklaces, but recently I stopped.  I decided that I really only like gold hoops, pearl studs,  and diamond (or diamondesque )  studs.  I only rock pearl necklaces or bracelets. When I go out in the winter, you’re likely to see me in a blazer and some jeans. Maybe a pencil skirt if I can stand the cold for a few minutes. And in the summer, I’m all about hip-hugging dresses. I used to think it was “too plain” but now I realize that it’s just my signature look. And the reason it always works is because it’s true to my personality, so I always feel good in these pieces. 

You know what else I hate? People who try soooo hard to “look different.”  People kill me breaking their banks to find “exclusive” gear to make them stand out from the crowd.  Having to “try”=FAIL. If you’ve got to spend all of your bread to feel like you stand out, then that says far more about your self-esteem than it does your fashion sense. 

The way I walk in a power suit is the same way I walk in my sweatpants. And I carry a dress the exact same way that I carry a T-shirt and jeans. Because my style revolves around ME, not what’s “current” or “different.” The most important thing you can wear is your confidence. Everything else is just an accessory.