New Spring 2008 Wardrobe Ideas
Hello Ladies:
Here in the “Bay “Area” all the new Spring/Summer clothing is out in the stores. New catalogs are out also. Time to begin your research, into what 2 or 3 items you need, in what styles you can wear with your body frame, so you know what and how… to have a new/fresh spring summer casual look for very little money.
Today, I began looking at what “key” pieces I could purchase, to coordinate with all my pre-exisiting wardrobe pieces. I realized how important it was–for new TG women to learn–to purchase a few items that have the color/style for this season. I am not saying you have to purchase all new outfits, but think of what jeans you have….and only n purchase a new spring colored T-shirt, in the latest longer tunic length. It may be two pieces,(a pair of capri’s or light colored jeans) and you will have this years look pulled together, for going out and blending during the day.
Buying 1-2 new fresh separates, each season….is how you build a wardrobe with each seasons new look on a budget. Look through catalogs and research what the new look, style, color is. Study, if this will look good on your body type. After you study the catalogs, you can then put this same look together, in a less expensive store for half the price. In addition, think about what shoes are being shown for Spring/summer…and decide which style you will wear this summer. Wides and open toes are best for TG women, or an summer shoe without a heel.
The more “casual” pieces you have, the more you will be able to out and BLEND in, go anywhere, and be comfortable! You may want to buy those sexy 4-5 inch heels, but honestly…you can only wear them to a nightclub. So, think of your basics for summer. Perhaps a pair of light colored jeans in a light blue, white, etc. Open toe shoe, and a couple pair of T-shirts in the new style. Back to basics. WE all have enough sexy dresses and heels to last us!
If you want to “pass” then you must blend. Being over the top sexy during the day, will get you noticed for the wrong reason. Do your research. Measure yourself and study the size charts. If you put any clothing, in the dryer, then buy one size larger…so it can shrink down in the dryer. But, ladies….as of April you don’t want to wear your winter shoes, skirts, and tops. You want to leave that heavy winter coat at home, look for a new light-weight coat for cool evenings, you can find them from $50.00 to $75.00–or purchase a trench coat in a fun color, and you will also have a rain coat! I suggest for learning your color…to purchase the paper back Color Me Beautiful, by Carole Jackson. This old “Bible” of Color 101 is on Amazon for $1.00 It also has your colors put on one page, you can fold and carry…and she has as questions to help you determine YOUR colors (for guy mode also). Well worth the purchase.
If you wear YOUR colors and always purchase within your color family, things will start going together. So, for April… get your Straw Handbag out or your white handbag, summer shoes to be cleaned up at the shoe store, and purchase your key items. Looking beautiful, requires shopping at each season, with a plan. And, you can spend under $100.00 and have several cute jean/t-shirt and shoes for summer. So, do your research with catalogs and then go and re-create. Shop, with a plan of knowing exactly what you need, this is so important to learn.
If you are Tall, look for stores such as JC Penny’s for Tall jeans. Mervyn’s also has inexpensive Tall jeans for under $25.00 in all light colors! Your lipstick and cheeks, should go from the darker winter color to a new light.. spring coral, gold or pink!Less makeup for spring summer. Light colored white tip nails, or a light pink nail and a light colors for your toenails too!
Lighten Up Baby!
Hugs, Denae Doyle of FemImage
