1.Re-examine your lingerie. Take a long hard look at what is in your drawers. Throw out anything that is tattered and worn. Once elastic is stretched out, it is shot. No wearing bras and panties with the squiggly, broken elastic. Invest in new lingerie.  If you’re using the best of what’s in your closet, then keep looking your  best with the right undergarments.

2. Don’t keep clothes in your closet if they do not fit you or your lifestyle. Nothing is more depressing than a closet full of clothes that are no longer right for you. Keep your closet current with what DOES look great on you. If you must keep items that you cannot bear to get rid of, pack them up and store away.

3. Say sayonara to an all black wardrobe. Yes, It is chic and it is sooo LA/NY. Black is often the go- to- color when a few lb.’s appear. If this is your case, keep a dark hue on the areas you need to camouflage. There is a world of color out there just waiting to be worn. Mix your best colors with your neutrals, lighten, and brighten up!

P.S. Men like color, and are attracted to it, especially in a room that is a “sea of black”.

4. Have at least one default evening and day outfit that you makes you look and feel fabulous. Make sure it is one that rewards you with tons of compliments. And don’t forget that you have it when you get that last-minute invite or you may be shopping for no good reason.

5. Stock your closet with wardrobe essentials.

Once you have your lingerie in order, it’s time to review your essential outfits. Have pieces that are great basics so you can mix and match with ease. If a fabulous pair of pants or if that amazing skirt has eluded you, then this is the time to seek it out.

Accessories…those small wonders that can MAKE or BREAK a look. They are those finishing touches that take your outfit from good to GREAT in a flash. Often we can wear simple classics and with a few key accessories make our clothing come alive.

Here are a few ideas to help you with Successful Accessorizing       

• Evaluate the accessories you have, and eliminate the unnecessary and worn out ones-fill in the missing links
• Wear accessories to add punch to an outfit-  don’t overdo it though
• Experiment with accessories to stretch your wardrobe
• Buy accessories that improve the look you are trying to achieve
• Plan before buying, making sure you can wear accessories with many outfits

So before you hit those sales here are some suggestions

• Statement Jewelry- Can you say BIG and BOLD?  Necklaces, rings, bracelets and rings  are where it is at. The great thing about this look is you can wear JUST ONE of these items to  look current

Aldo,Express,and Loehmans have some great affordable pieces.

• BIG Handbags and smaller clutches- pick a bright and cheery one to add a bit of zing to a neutral outfit. Patent leather is still around, and it wears like iron. Gone are the days of the matchy-matchy to your outfit or shoes. Your handbag can stand alone with it’s own color personality.

Check out Nordstrom’s fabulous sale days for some great bargains and Loehmans too

• Belts- the waist is the focal point this season and every width of belt is out there. Pick one that is in good proportion for you. Belts can actually give you the illusion you have a waist. And don’t forget the shapewear, your secret weapon

Check out Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and Nordstrom for some of the best

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