Helpful Tips for a Versatile and Stylish Wardrobe On the Go

Debbi Ricks

May 3, 2010

Determine Your Personal Style

The Suburbanite

The Fashionista

The Timeless Classic

The Surfer Chic

The Prep

The Bohemian

Fashion, Style and You

Vertical Body Type

Helps identify your best garment lengths and whether you should tuck-in tops or wear top garments un-tucked.

Short Legs, Long TorsoBalanced BodyLong Legs, Short Torso

Dress to Flatter Your Body Type

Horizontal Body Type

This is the relationship between your chest, waist and hip-line and is used to identify the clothing styles that will suit you best.

Face Shape

Rectangle Oblong Oval Diamond

Triangle Inverted Triangle Heart

Stereotype of the “Perfect Body”

Balanced Body Balanced Body

Oval

Know What Colors are Best for You

What’s in Your Closet?

Make a Date with Your Closet Are your outfits easy to put together or pack for a trip? Does everything fit? Can you wear it right now? Do you feel good in it? Does it fit your style? If the answer is “no” it’s time to get rid of it!

Wardrobe Staples

Little Black Dress (LBD)

Black Blazer

Crisp, White Button-Down Shirt

Black Slacks

Knee-length Black Skirt

Basic Trench Coat

Black Leather BagQuality Jeans

Black Pumps

White and Black Cardigan Sweaters

Set of Pearls

Diamond Studs or Cubics

Essential Extras

Find a Signature Scent

Scarves

Belts

JewelryHandbags

Fun Caps and Hats Fun Shoes

Travel Tips

Ideal travel clothing is comfortable and of good quality. Build your travel wardrobe around one basic color that can be mixed and with complementary and/or contrasting colors. Add colorful accessories. Include comfortable shoes for standing or walking. Select items that can be mixed and matched. Plan on having two different “looks” per day. Choose fabrics that are stain and wrinkle-resistant. Include a light-weight water-proof jacket incase of rain. Remember work-out clothes and swimwear.

Basic Wardrobe

Travel Essentials Expandable Shopping Bag Umbrella Refillable Water Bottle Sunscreen Hand Sanitizer Daypack Smart Phone Charger

Packing Tips

Main References

Let the Fashion Show Begin!