|One thing you are going to want to do is always keep an eye open for changes in style. Styles are constantly changing, and you can find out what is new by looking at fashion magazines every now and then. They are likely going to showcase the new trends first.

|Before you spend money on extras, make sure you have the essentials covered. Buy pieces that complement each other and are timeless. A neutral pencil skirt will be fashionable for years to come and can be updated for the seasons with a fashionable new top.

|Subscribe to a fashion newsletter of some sort so that you are up to date with some of the latest fashion trends. When you do that, you'll be ready for every season and you will be first in your social group to have the latest fashions.

|Avoid any horizontal stripes if your weight is higher. This pattern makes you look wider and is completely unflattering. Instead, wear clothing with vertical patterns, which will draw attention to height rather than girth.

|Create a look that is specific to you. Truly original fashion comes from people who make their own style, not those who follow the trends. You, of course, need a certain personality to be comfortable doing this, but once you take the leap, you will surely enjoy the many compliments for being unique.