When did you last shop for new clothes? Well, although you may be out of practice, that doesn't mean you can't shop for some stylish fashions just like the rest of us. Don't fret over this. The following article has ideas that can help.

|Stay aware of the current trends in fashion. Change is constant when it comes to style, and magazines are a great way to follow this. They are usually the first source to catch new trends in style.

}{When you want to look slimmer, avoid stripes which run horizontally. These stripes will give the illusion of widening and this is not the look you want to achieve. Instead, wear a vertical stripe pattern that will make you look tall instead of wide.

}{Create a unique fashion style of your own. It is easy to dress like everyone else, but you should create a style all your own. You have to have a certain kind of personality to pull off fashion forward unique style, but if you try it, you can bask in multiple compliments for being different.

|If you are dealing with a problem with frizzy hair, never rub it with a towel after washing it. It will damage and frizz out your hair. Instead, you should wrap it and push the towel to eliminate the moisture. When you are happy, brush and comb your hair.

|On a hot summer's day, wearing your hair up can be fashionable and functional. Long, loose hair can get in the way during work or play. If you do not have time for a more elaborate style, just pull it into a cute bun.

}{Always watch the trends and changes in the fashion world. Fashion is changes constantly, so it is important to read magazines to keep yourself updated. They are likely going to showcase the new trends first.

|Some people think fashion is just about clothing. What they fail to recognize is the importance of hairstyles, which can make or break any look in fashion. This is why it is crucial that you figure out how to properly manage your hair.

|A fabulous handbag can spruce up any outfit, but match it up with other bags you may also need to carry. For example, if you carry a briefcase, coordinate your handbag with your briefcase. You should only ever have a maximum of two bags on you at the same time.

|You are one-of-a-kind, so your look should be, too. There are many people that follow their own sense of style, but those with a sense of originality are those with who create their own style. To pull this off yourself, you must be comfortable enough to do so. Once you decide to do this, you are probably going to enjoy all the compliments you receive.