19 Ways To Trick People Into Thinking You're Stylish
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1. Try a subscription service that lets you borrow clothes for a monthly fee.
When you return those clothes, you get new ones. Just like how Netflix DVDs work.
Try Gwynnie Bee (available in sizes 10-32) for $49+ a month and Le Tote (available in sizes 0-16 and maternity sizes) for $39.
2. Buy an inexpensive faux leather jacket you can wear with ~everything~.
3. Learn how to mix the prints and patterns you already have.
Check out 21 awesome pattern-mixing ideas here.
4. Plan your outfit the night before and hang it up on a garment rack to make your mornings way easier.
5. Buy underwear that looks good under your clothing.
Whether that's a gorgeous bralette peeking out of your top or nude undies that ~actually~ match your skin tone.
Get the lightly-lined bra from Aerie for $25 (originally $39.95; sizes 32AA–38DD and available in nine colors). Check out Aerie's "Real Me" collection or nude bras and undies here!
Get the lace bralette from Amazon for $4.99+ (sizes S–L and available in six colors and styles).
6. Master the half tuck for a perfectly effortless look.
Learn how to do it here.
7. Get accurate and up-to-date weather info so you know how much to layer on.
8. Knot your shirt in front at the waist to keep the silhouette and length perfect all day long.
9. Hang your clothes in the bathroom while you take a hot shower to help get the wrinkles out.
10. Or invest in a mini steamer to make short work of wrinkles in the morning.
Get this highly rated one from Amazon for $22.99.
11. Buy wrinkle-resistant fabrics like wool, lyocell, and polyester.
This polyester pleated dress and this merino wool pullover will do the trick.
Get the dress from Asos for $22.50 (sizes12–24). Get the sweater from H&M for $49.99 (sizes XS–XL).
Learn more about these fabrics here.
12. Learn how to roll your sleeves like they do at J.Crew.
Check it out here.
Here's what that looks like in action:
15. Go monochromatic by dressing head to toe in the same color.
16. Take accurate measurements when you're shopping online so you buy stuff that actually fits.
The easiest way to look put together is to wear clothes that really fit you.
Check out more info here.
17. And get your things tailored for a perfect fit.
Plus, check out stores like Uniqlo, Nordstrom Rack, and Lululemon for in-house free or flat-rate tailoring.
18. Shop at stores no one else shops at for a ~unique lewk~.
Check out this list of international stores that ship to the US here.
19. And, most importantly, wear stuff that makes you happy!
And remember that rules don't really exist anymore. Just go for it!