For The Ladies: 30 Fashion Tips You Should Know

1. Hang a shoe bag on the back of your bathroom door and use it to hold makeup, toiletries, brushes, hair ties, etc.

2. A vintage trunk not only makes a stylish coffee table, but it can also house shoes and clothing you rarely wear.

3. To remove watermarks from leather boots, add a few drops of vinegar to a bowl of cool water and scrub the stains with a soft bristle brush until stains are no longer visible. Let dry overnight.

4. To stop squeaky shoes, remove the in sole and apply Vaseline or before replacing it.

5. To determine if pearls are real, lightly rub them over your teeth. Fake pearls will be perfectly smooth, and real ones will feel slightly gritty or textured.

6. When you’re shopping for a jacket, coat, or blazer, pay attention to the fit around the shoulders. While a tailor can tweak pretty much everything about the fit of a jacket—from tapering the waist to shortening it—they can’t change the shoulders. Make sure the seams sit perfectly at the bony tops of your shoulders.

7. Chic up a sporty puffer vest by cinching the waist with a skinny belt.

8. Unless they’re cropped or tapered, pant hems should just graze the tops of your shoes and be from 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch off the floor.

9. Always dry-clean coats before storing them, and place on cedar hangers inside cloth garment bags. This preserves the fabric and keeps moths away.

10. If you have a small closet, never keep your shoes in clunky shoe boxes. Instead, always line up them on the floor.

11. Going to a formal event? Try wearing a sleeveless fur vest as a top, cinching it with
a skinny belt or piece of ribbon and pairing it with a floor-length skirt.

12. How to care for fur at home: Pass the fur with a hairbrush and steam it for added bounce, volume and shine.

13. Marquise ring shapes help to create the illusion of longer, more slender fingers, even on small wide hands. Pear or oval stones are also flattering.

14. Everyday bras should be replaced every three to six months, as that’s when they start to lose elasticity and support.

15. Ideally, a pencil skirt should hit just at the top of your knee. Any lower and it will start to shorten your leg.

16. Pants a bit too tight? Let them air dry and stretch the waistband by hand (or with a hairdryer) while they’re still damp.

17. Don’t underestimate the power of a well-fitting, stylish coat. You can be wearing pyjamas underneath and you’ll still look perfectly put together.

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18. Fold jeans like a pro: Lay jeans on a flat surface, fold in half from left to right. Grab the stacked jean legs and fold them in half so the hem of the jeans lines up with the waistband. Fold the jeans in half one more
time.

19. The power of a silk pillowcase isn’t a myth: Not only do they prevent “sleep crease,” they’re much, much gentler on your skin and hair.

20. The best way to store fashion jewelry is in Ziploc bags. This helps pieces retain luster and reduces tarnishing and scratches.

21. If the garment you’re ironing has delicate b*ttons or detailing, cover them with the bowl of a metal spoon and press the surrounding fabric.

22. Don’t buy items you know you won’t properly care for. For example, if you know you’re never going to hand-wash that delicate cami or beaded sweater, don’t buy it.

23. Pair flirty, feminine dresses with masculine spectator shoes for an effortless and unexpected
look.

24. To achieve the perfectly effortless cuffed sleeve, keep the top b*tton (which is called the gauntlet) b*ttoned while you roll.

25. V-neck sweaters and tees give the illusion of a longer torso.

26. Spritzed a bit too much perfume on yourself this morning? Use unscented, oil-based makeup remover to remove excess perfume.

27. Tend to wear certain leather shoes without socks? Always stuff them with a soft cloth when you’re done wearing them. This absorbs moisture and help the shoes keep their shape.

28. “Hoop earrings are a classic style that every woman—regardless of age—should have, but the type depends on your face. If you have a thin face, go for larger round or embellished hoops. If you have a round face an elongated hoop or drop style is best.”

29. Freeze jeans inside a plastic bag for two days to zap odor without running them through the washing machine.

30. Looking for an easy trick to make your bare legs look longer? Try unclad – coloured pumps. Dark shoes make your legs look shorter, but light-toned versions give the illusion that they extend a few extra inches.