9 Ways to Improve Your Look Written by Chloe Gray
I am a 20-year-old college student at the University of Iowa who has a passion for all things styling! I enjoy getting up in the morning and starting my day by putting on a cute outfit and doing my hair and makeup. Although I have always had a passion for beauty, it took a while for my look to come together. Over the last two years, I have taken time to improve my cosmetics and style. Here are the top 9 things that have helped me develop my style:
1. Less is more.
This is my favorite tip! If you really love a product and it’s something you know you will wear time after time, buy it! I have a $20 pair of shoes that I only wore two times and it still haunts me. On the other hand, my $100 pair of shoes has over 100 wears. They have definitely lived up to their ticket value.
2. Get advice.
Go through Tiktok, YouTube, or even ask your experienced beauty friends for advice. I try new products because I don’t know if the product is going to work, it’s worth the cash, or where to look for the right product. My best cosmetic purchases have all come from my friends’ recommendations!
3. Find what styles and fits you like most in store, but after you find it, shop online.
I understand how difficult it can be to find the perfect fit for certain types of shirts and pants. However, once you find a brand that you know fits well, shop online! You will find more options and the buy won’t be as impulsive.
4. Know your style.
This tip is underrated. If you shop without knowing your personal style, you may start buying pieces that won’t match the rest of your closet. Your style could just be choosing the same few stores to shop at or having a favorite piece or style of clothing to wear. Any specification helps! I was able to find my style by using Pinterest. Every time I shop, I almost always refer to my Pinterest board to see if the product matches the style I am shooting for. It also helps me keep my style my own instead of referring to what people around me are wearing. It has helped keep my style in check!
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