10 Big Fashion Mistakes of Today

When it comes to fashion, most people want to look their best. However, there are many people who commit the most common fashion mistakes on a daily basis without even realizing it. Here are the ten worst fashion mistakes that people make – and how they can be avoided.

1. Wearing clothes that are too tight. Clothes that are too tight just look bad. If you are typically sucking in your belly or have to lie down to get your pants zippered, you may be trying to cram yourself into a size that is too small. Tight clothes do not make you look thinner; instead they accentuate your bulges to give your style an unflattering look. 
2. Underwear lines showing. No one wants to see your panty and bra lines. It is best to invest in some thong underwear for the days when you want to wear those white pants. Also, avoid decorative or lacy bras when you are wearing sheer or light colored tops – the bra decor tends to show through. Make sure to wear an appropriate color bra – dark colored bras do not look good underneath light colored tops! 
3. Wearing clothes that are too baggy. If you are heavy, it may seem like you can cover unsightly bulges up by dressing yourself in baggy, tent-like clothes. Unfortunately, the baggy clothes only tend to make you look heavier. Try to find clothes in your correct size that are also comfortable to wear. 
4. Wearing clothes that are too short. Micro miniskirts come in and out of style, but they only look good on very few people. In general, clothes that are too short should be avoided. If you are in a work environment, make sure your skirts are an appropriate length (usually no more than an inch or two above the knee). 
5.  Not dressing your age. A sixty year old woman, no matter how great her body is, should avoid shopping in the department store "juniors" department. Sure the clothes are hip and trendy, but you'll look much better if your attire is more suited to your age. Skip the belly shirts and the Daisy Duke shorts and try to find stylish clothes that are more age-appropriate. 
6.  Wearing clothes that are out of style. The Nehru jacket went out of style in the 1960's, so if you still have one in your closet it may be time to part ways with it. The same thing goes for pencil-thin neckties and shirts with big, bulky shoulder pads. Out of date styles do not look good on anyone, period. If you're holding on to these clothes in the hopes that they may come back in style, keep in mind that, while fashion trends do tend to cycle back, they usually come back with slight variations. Therefore, it's doubtful that your pastel-colored Miami Vice style jacket will ever be in vogue again. 
7. Wearing clothes with wrinkles and stains. This one sounds like a no-brainer, but it's truly unbelievable how many people break this fashion rule. You don't want to look like you just rolled out of bed, so if your clothes are wrinkled – please iron them! Scan your clothes under a bright light for stains before you put them on – sometimes unsightly stains just seem to appear out of nowhere. 
8. Forgetting to wear important undergarments. Even flat-chested women need to wear a bra every day. A bra provides you with much needed support and coverage. Many women go for years wearing the wrong size bra, but an ill-fitting bra will not provide you with the support that you need. Take the time to go to a lingerie or department store to have yourself measured and fitted for a bra by a professional. 
9. Wearing the wrong color. Depending on your skin tone, certain colors may not be very flattering on you. Consider getting a professional color chart done to determine which colors are the best for your complexion and then avoid colors that clash with your skin tone. 
10. Wearing worn out clothes, shoes or pantyhose. Even well-made clothes wear out eventually. Check garments for worn out elbows, rips and tears before you wear them. Scuffed shoes are another big fashion no-no, to fix this invest in some shoe polish to remedy the problem. If the heels on your favorite shoes are getting worn, have them repaired. You can only get a few good wearing out of a typical pair of pantyhose, so do not waste your time trying to repair rips with clear nail polish. Pantyhose are generally inexpensive, so just spring for a fresh pair when your old ones wear out.

So Ladies, remember these simple fashion tips to look your best.