We are working our way towards the silly season where parties are non-stop and the champagne never seems to stop flowing. If you like me and you buy a new dress for each party you go to, it starts to become slightly expensive especially when you probably are never going to wear the dress again. Here are some tips on how you can recycle last year’s dresses without looking like the same girl twice, here’s how you get the Varga Look!
1. Wear high heeled shoes, that you can walk in
We have all seen this too many times to count. The poor girl in shoes as high as the ceiling and she’s falling all over when she finally gets up to go to the Little Girls Room. Wear high heels that you can walk in. If you are a little uneasy on a pair of shoes and you know you are going to a party, change them. We all know that high heels were invented by men, but women wear them. Don’t kill yourself all evening in an uncomfortable pair of shoes, people can see it all over your face.
2. Make-up Appropriate
Many girls don’t know this, but your make-up does say a lot about who you are. Put a little effort into your make-up for night events. Try out false eyelashes even. But be careful not to look like a drag-queen. When it comes to make-up there is a fine line between too much and just right. I usually follow a few simple rules
- If it’s a night function I add a little more blush and a darker lipstick or lipgloss
- If it’s a daytime function, I go for a more natural looking face. Less bass, less blush and a nude lip.
Remember being beautiful is being true to you, so if you are not too phased by putting on make-up and all you can gather the strength to do is apply mascara, then do it. It’s better than nothing.
There are so many things a girls needs to be worried about when getting dressed, I’m sure men don’t realise the effort we go through when getting dressed for a party. Beware of the 3 things that your outfit might be. Don’t wear last year’s stretch pants. Just don’t.
Be aware of the tight dress. No one is going to tell you that your dress is too tight because that suggests that you have put on weight. When you put the dress on, take a looong deep look at yourself in the mirror, if you feel like a stuffed sausage, you probably look like one too. Many women like living in denial, saying “I’m still the same size as I was last year” be honest with yourself before you walk out the door.
And the most important and my worst fear, beware of the transparent dress. It might not look transparent but add the bright lights and BAM we can all she right through your dress. I have made a generic petticoat I like to wear under my more transparent dresses. Get your dressmaker to make one, or if you are talented enough, make one yourself. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just some protection against the transparency of your dress.
4. Use trims, making something old look like something new
4. Use trims, making something old look like something new
The best way to re-use your outfit from last year is to accessorize it! Try it with a different pair of shoes, a statement necklace or bracelet. Why not add a jacket, a belt even a hat. Adding little things to a dress with ensure that you always look fresh and up to date with the Fashion trends.
5 5. Shop around
Shop around, the words we all love to hear. But yes, go shop around. You’ll always be able to find a dress on sale somewhere or a dress similar to the one you want for half the price at a ‘no-name’ brand store. I love shopping for bargains, I always feel so proud of myself for not spending too much money, and if you are on a budget, you can’t afford not to shop around. I tip that I will share with you, at the end of the summer season in March, I go around buying dresses on sale, I keep the tags, so I remember that I haven’t worn it yet. And when the summer time rolls again and it’s time for the parties I have a new and wide selection of dresses to reach into and just wear-and-go.
6.Buy a dress, not shoes
If you are going to buy something new, buy a dress. Buying a pair of shoes that might look cute is great, but when you buy a dress you are DRESSED, you are ready to go. Best spend your money on a full outfit then having to buy a blouse to know match the new shoes.
7. Wear it with confidence
Your most valuable asset is your confidence. Everyone notices a woman who walks into a room and is wearing it. Keep your head held high, arms at your sides and not crossed over your body, and stand up straight. Supermodels aren't really as tall as they look; they just walk with a straight back. Okay, so that’s not entirely true but walking with a straight does give the illusion of being taller.
Most of all do what you want to do. Feel comfortable and confident. If you don’t it’ll show from your facial expressions, your body language even the way you interact with the crowd. I hope this is helps all the women out there who are getting ready for the Silly SeasonJ
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