Celeb Stylist Shares Tips on Dressing Confidently

 

Anita Patrickson – the woman who builds confidence-boosting wardrobes for her celeb clientele (Julianne Hough, Chrissy Teigen, Portia de Rossi and Hilary Duff, to name a few!), knows that nothing makes a lady feel more self-assured quite like a polished, dark ensemble -- no matter the season!

She is sharing tips some of her tricks of the trade, below on how to build, style and care for a confident, affordable wardrobe

Tips on Building the confident wardrobe:

·         Build an army of wardrobe staples. Be sure that your wardrobe contains staples like dark wash jeans, the perfect LBD and a quality black tee. These are some of the most versatile pieces that can easily be dressed up or down and transition from day to night with only a change of accessories.

·         Splurge on high-quality basics. Classic, timeless pieces – like blazers and cigarette pants – will remain in your wardrobe for years to come and are worth the financial investment. If you want to rock a trendy look, like the 70’s-era pieces and metallics that are currently on trend, look for options that won’t break the bank.

Tips on Styling the confident wardrobe:

·         Wear clothes that fit. This is my no-fail, confidence-boosting styling trick (along with smiling and standing tall!). If the garment doesn’t fit like a glove, consider bringing it to a tailor seamstress – it’s an inexpensive fix that can make you look and feel like a million bucks.

·         Think of dark clothing as a blank canvas. Dark clothing is the most flattering color palette. It’s sleek and sexy with a sultry, alluring element. Dark pieces make for a fantastic blank canvas to work off of because you can really add in your own personal style. Here are two ways I like to style dark clothing:

o   Pairing dark garments with other darks, like navy and black. It’s such a sophisticated and classic combo. You can elevate this look whilst keeping it clean and elegant by adding a lacy white tank to a dark blouse and skirt or trousers.

o   Matching dark items with whites, creams or even prints during warm weather

Tips on Caring for the confident wardrobe:

·         Care for your clothes. If you’re investing in your wardrobe, be sure you’re taking care of the dark pieces properly so they don’t lose their vibrancy. I use Woolite Darks to care for my dark garments – it’s uniquely formulated with ingredients that prevent color transfer and fading so dark colors stay dark for longer.

·         Own your look. Wear what you feel comfortable and confident in. If you feel confident, it will show through no matter what you’re wearing… even if the outfit is as simple as jeans and a tee!

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