Another very simple style rule – number 2 on the Michael Kors’
style
list – is to, well, keep it
simple. That is, pick items that are effortless in structure, shape, and color.
If you build your style around well-made items – either a more expensively made
item or a tailored one – that are classically built and in a neutral color, you
can create a foundation for any other look. It’s like a house or a painting or
a cocktail – the foundation, the background, and the liquor needs to be
constructed well, accentuate the positives, and be top-shelf enough to make a
statement. Once you have them all in place, you can add almost anything else to it.
And, so, here we are at Rule #2:
"Buy tailored jackets, coats, dresses, and pants in neutral
colors."
There are plenty of budget-friendly stores out there that
offer an array of these types of clothes – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Banana Republic,
J.Crew, The Limited, just to name a few. And, most department stores carry all
sorts of pants, dresses, and jackets to fit almost any size.
The key, however, to getting a tailored fit is to
actually get these items tailored. I know it is an added expense, but let me
tell you, it is a wonderful feeling when you have something fit your body
perfectly. It makes buying an okay-fitting sale item even more special when it
is alter just enough so that you feel like you spent triple what you paid. And
finding a descent tailor is not that hard or expensive either. The last time I had
something altered – two skirts – I believe I paid around $15 for each piece.
In the meantime – while you find a good tailor – here are
some almost-tailored-like items that fit Michael Kors’ #2 rule.
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