Practical Style Tips from Famous Clothing Designers + 1 Personal Stylist
There are some essentials in regard to personal style that can get overlooked for what’s “in”, and or, hot of the runway. Major fashion designers (and your GenuINe STYLE, personal stylist – me!) offer these tips:
- Badgley Mischka’s James Mischka and Mark Badgely – “Make sure your clothes fit well. Have them tailored to you. You can make the most mediocre piece of clothing look great if it fits you well. So, save a little bit of money for beautiful alterations.” The next tip supports this one.
- Coco Chanel – “Luxury must be comfortable.” she said. Her designs employed standard menswear shapes and materials, like jersey, to create movement. Adding to this, if you are going to splurge, or buy vintage designer goods, don’t buy it just because you’re excited about owning that label. Do you feel good in what you’re wearing? If you don’t, your initial enthusiasm for the designer piece will fade under the glaring fact that an item that is too big/small/short/long/itchy/delicate/bulky, or just doesn’t make you feel like your best self while you’re wearing it.
- Christian Dior – “You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes.” Why? You can be impeccably dressed from the ankles up, but worn or awkward choice of shoes can distract from your otherwise great outfit. Also, according to another designer – Isaac Mizrahi, people frequently notice your hair and your shoes upon meeting you at parties or networking events. So, be sure you have one or two pairs of shoes that are in good condition.
- Jason Wu (can you be GenuINe STYLE’s spokesperson, please?) & me – “Wear what fits your personal style not what’s going on right now.” Additionally, if some trendy pieces fit your personal style, great. Just don’t feel the need to pursue 12 new trends just because they are what’s being currently advertised in the media, or on the runway.
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