FASHION MISTAKES TO AVOID
TEN FASHION MISTAKES ELEGANT LADIES NEVER DO
My dear la sap ladies,
As we move to the next level of transformation, here are 10 fashion mistakes elegant ladies never do. The first four relates to your personal upkeep and the last six deal with what you wear.
1. Avoid bad skin
Spend some time to take care of your skin. Have a routine that works for your facial appearance. It is important to set some days to take care of your face and have Spa days for professionals to check if all is well or there is a need for some treatment. Sometimes situations can cause acne on your skin especially when stressed and anxious hence it is important to manage your emotions in order not to affect your appearance. If your skin is taken care of then there will be no need to put on heavy make-up. I, for one, do not like putting on massive make-up coverage on my face and I believe each and every elegant lady should learn to invest in taking care of their skin rather than on makeup items.
2. No bad nails
We should try as much as possible to keep our nails neat. Nails should not be dirty, unkempt, and bare. Even when you have nails without color, make sure they are clean and polished. Use neutral colors that blend with your skin tone especially on your fingernails and you can keep the bold colors to your feet. Make sure the neutral colors are used on daily basis for normal routines. You can use vibrant colors depending on where you are going such as vacation, weddings parties, etc. At least that is how I prefer it, the only bright color I sometimes go for is red and even with that when going for vacations in summer.
3. Never leave the house without lipstick/lip gloss
Dry lips are very unattractive and make one look less dressed. Hence it is very important to have something on the lips. I like to keep it neutral and mostly with gloss on daily basis but I go a little bold when I want to make a statement. And what color makes much more statement than red on dark chocolate tone. It works magic. Know your skin tone and try to find lipsticks that work for you.
4. Do not go out with Bad Hair
Hair is an essential part of putting oneself together. First thing people notice when they meet you is your hair and face so please keep your hairstyle simple and neat. We all have bad hair days but during those days, just wear hats to keep it classy. No messy hair in public. Remember less is more in hairstyle, no strange and heinous hairstyles that call for the attention of people.
5. Do not wear very mini or short attire
I believe being elegant has a lot to do with what you wear. Short clothes that expose too much skin or are too tight (bandage and bodycon dresses) to bring out your body shape are not elegant. It is important to keep some body parts to the imagination. Do not give everything away by exposing them. This kind of clothing cheapens and lowers your appearance. If your legs are showing then cover your upper part fully and if the upper body is showing such as clavicle, cleavages, and others, then cover your legs. We do not want to look, excuse me to use this word, “trashy”. Let us do everything in moderation.
6. Never wear extremely high heels especially in the daytime
I love wearing heels as a petite person but I like to keep them below 10 cm high. Please no stripper shoes or platforms or extreme glitters on the shoes for daytime events. Keep it simple and classy. Know what to wear in the daytime, I recommend below 7 cm for brunch or lunch with the ladies, garden parties, and even church events. And below 8-12 cm for nighttime events such as dinner dates and other formal events.
7. Do not dress to look perfect
Dress to impress yourself and not for other people. If you feel comfortable and confident in your outfit, it radiates for people to see. Dressing up is art so make it fun. Enjoy trying on clothes and don’t be rigid or think about perfection. Just make it effortlessly simple. I recommend monochrome every day and anywhere. For beginners, I believe that a monochromatic look is a basic way to be feel good and simple. Define your body type and find clothes that work for you. The fit and the color are important so bear in mind, look your best but not perfect.
8. Avoid unsuitable fashion
Do not buy clothes and wear them because they are fashionable and trendy. It should fit your lifestyle. Just because everyone is wearing it doesn’t mean you should also wear it. Not all styles in a fashion fit everyone. That is why it is important to know your signature style so that you do not waste money on things that you do not need in your closet.
9. Do not wear athletic attire for errands or at the airport
Ladies, please use sportswear for what it is meant for; for the gym, run, and athletics in general. Sportswear such as leggings, yoga pants should not be used for running errands and worst of them all wearing these sets to the airport. there are so many ways to dress comfortably at the airport. A nice loose pair of pants and a top with ballerina shoes will be comfortable for errands or at the airport. Hence, please ditch the workout gear and just wear them for the gym because that’s where they are meant to be worn.
10. Do not over accessorize
Personally, I do not wear jewelry due to religious beliefs but if you wear them, minimalism is the key. Please tone it down on your accessories. You don’t want your accessories to overpower your clothing. Big earrings and necklaces should not be used on daily basis. It can overpower your face and cause conflict in your facial appearance. It makes one look overburdened and your true beauty from your outfit is taken away. so keep it simple.
I believe these tips will help elevate your fashion sense in your transformation journey. These are my best 10, you can comment if you have other ideas for my elegant ladies. Thank you for reading.
Enjoy!!!
Love,
Naomi.
