Fashion tips : Fashion Do's & Don'ts

Elements of Style

Do...

* Try something that's "not you" once in a while.

* Adapt trends so that they work for you--and adapt is the key word here.

A plaid minikilt isn't for everyone, for example. But if you love the look, try a longer plaid skirt. * Hold on to a few of your favorite outdated pieces. You never know!

* Add a couple of stylish, inexpensive things to your wardrobe each season.

Don't...

* Force yourself to wear something for somebody else.

* Dress like a teenager.

* Mix two seasons in one outfit.

* Wear really casual shorts or beach sandals on dress-down Fridays.

Color

Wear black with navy.

Trust us! Both of them also go with... * cream * white * beige * brown ...and the combinations are timelessly elegant.

Don't wear too many colors at once.

If you find an inexpensive, basic item that fits well, buy it in several colors.