Jazz Yourself Up for a New and Stylish 2010

Start afresh! And what better time than now to jazz yourself up for a new and stylish New Year. Fashion can be complicated, but it’s not impossible to figure out. With a bit of trial and error, you can easily find a look that not only suits you, but flatters as well. This time around, redefine your regular look to make it speak more for you.

Go vintage and keep it classy

Clothes that worked between 1920 to 1980 are vintage. Vintage is unique and always stands out. No, we are not telling you to wear corsets under those huge gowns. You can’t do that in this era unless it’s some kind of costume party. Moreover, we don’t live in huge mansions with a dress maid who caters to our dressing needs. However, when you go shopping this season, make sure you get ample tailored jackets, catchy neck pieces, lace blouses and pencil skirts. Make sure these are not run-of-the-mill designs. The thumb rule for vintage shopping is to pay attention to details. [smartads]

Retro’s back in time

Retro is old and gives a vibrant look. The only thing you need to get this look right is confidence. For the perfect retro look, dig into your mum’s or, for that matter, even your grandmum’s closet. Be confident: you can make a style statement with all that’s old. After all, this is the season of old trends being back in vogue!

Look out for: Tie-dyed shirts, poodle skirts, bell bottom jeans, funky jackets, leather handbags, huge glasses, small neckties, chiffon scarves, etc. Think bright, colourful and quirky.

Flirt with your feminine side

Dressing feminine does not mean being dolled up in cutesy skirts and wearing pink most of the time. If you’re going for this look, then keep the words ‘sophisticated yet fun’ in mind. This look is probably the one you can experiment the most with, whether it’s with candy colours or even your regular black and white.

Carrying off this look doesn’t require you to be in-your-face sexy or overdone. Keep it simple and look out for well-fitted trendy jackets, ruffle shirts, trousers that flatter your hips and legs, shorts, A-line skirts, etc. Oh yeah, and just make sure you invest in some pretty heels and ballet flats.

Business bombshell

So you’re a workaholic and are always in the office. You have to dress formal every day after all you don’t want an unexpected meeting to turn up for which you could be dressed inappropriately.

But who says formals have to be boring? Ditch the different shades of black shirts in your closet and opt for different types of shirts instead of just that one particular fit. The office can be a fun place to strut your stuff as long as it still looks professional and not sleazy.

So, why not invest in some dark denims or trousers that fit you well. Pearls are always a winner when it comes to accessorising. Get hold of fitted blazers and waistcoats, high-waisted belts and knee-length skirts. This combo will never be frowned upon. Invest in bags and stylish shoes that won’t give you shoe bites.

Rock on

It’s all about the attitude. The punk look is rebellious and oh-so-hot. And this is the look you require if you want to stand out and make a statement. It’s very sexy but can go totally wrong if you don’t get the right clothes to suit your body type.

Rock is all about DIY, ripped denims, patched tee-shirts or pants, customised blazers, etc. You have to get your hands on combat boots or heeled boots and converse. Of course, don’t go all out and wear everything at once. You’ll end up looking like a wannabe and a complete mess.

News Sourse: (TIO) http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/fashion/trends/Be-a-fashionista-in-2010/articleshow/5319060.cms