What is dressing with style?

Quality and classic. Think Audry Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy

well I actually make some of my clothes. . .well not sew them or anything But I bleach pend a shirt or two printed on a sweatshirt in manufacturing . . .sewed on some fabric to that same sweatshirt. I wear this one hat and previously mentioned sweatshirt everyday it’s my style. . .not the chicest style but mine. The look people Identify me with.

Dressing with style revolves around knowing what looks good on you in terms of color and cut, and then making sure that your wardrobe reflects those things no matter what the current fashion is.

Fashion is what’s popular at the moment, trends that look good on certain people. Style is not trendy, it is classic and complimentary. Not every fashion fits in to your personal style. Style is knowing what works for your body, and taking the time and energy to properly dress. Presentation is important.
Examples of classic pieces- a black pencil skirt, a fitted white blouse, a tailored jacket, peep toe heels. This outfit description could fit a stylish woman from any generation.

@Darwin: makes sense. how does one find what looks best?

@elijahsuicide: well put. what about for a guy?

I would say a classic look for men would be a dress pant is grey or black, flat front (no pleats) not tapered at the ankle, a button down shirt (here is where a proper fit matters- the cuffs shouldn’t come to your knuckles, the shoulder seams should sit at your shoulder) a jacket, a tie, black belt and black shoes.

@Unit134679 – A good start would be to get one of those 360 mirrors. Otherwise look at photos of yourself in various outfits and see which make you look best. You can also hire someone to help you put together a basic wardrobe and teach you the “rules.”

Or you can just keep watching “What Not to Wear” until you start to figure out what they are talking about.

The Lucky Guide to Mastering any Style is a really great resource for anyone trying to figure this stuff out. It’s also a good gift for someone who’s got great taste, but not sure how to put things together. Definitely flip through it the next time you’re in the book store!

@figbash i guess i failed to note that i was referring to guy’s style. thanks for the tip though

just try not to look like a dork, or someone who tried way toooo much…