Don�t shop randomly

When you shop randomly, you end up spending more money without coming out any more stylish than you were. You come home with more, not better than what you had. Unless you have pots of money, you need to organize your shopping if you want to add some serious style without breaking the bank.�
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Don�t wear worn-out accessories

Just as the first step to assembling a good wardrobe is to stock up on basics, it is the same with accessories. If you don�t already have a jacket, the first one you own shouldn�t be banana yellow. Similarly, for formal wear, make sure you have a black leather belt, black shoes and a black bag. If your leather bag or belt has started peeling or otherwise coming apart, it�s time to get new ones. Don�t carry them assuming your outfit is a killer so no one will notice the chipped leather on your bag. A worn out bag can make the snazziest outfit look shabby. So no, you do not need another top, you need another belt, or you need another bag. You could however designate a well-worn bag to casual status, and wear it during the day with jeans (not trousers).�
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Prioritise

Spend some time in front of your wardrobe and make a list of what you need. Do you have shoes that match, or do you wear everything with black shoesNULL If so, then let your first shopping item be a new pair of shoes instead of another top. If you have quite a few light blue shirts and light blue jeans, pick up a pair of reasonable light blue low-heeled sandals that you can wear casually or formally.�
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Buy a bag to match your shoes

So what�s next on your list after blue shoesNULL Green shoesNULL Wrong answer. A blue bag that matches your shoes to perfection. You don�t have to buy the bag immediately, but just make sure it�s next on your list, and avoid buying anything not on that list unless you need it.� You can now wear your blue shoes and blue bag with contrasting coloured clothes as well, not just with blue.�

Similarly, if you have a pair of red, green or orange funky shoes sitting at home, then the first item on your shopping list could be a red, green or orange bag. Don�t forget to carry the shoes when you, so you can purchase the exact coloured bag.�
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