Shoeperwomen may all look and dress differently, but there are certain shared characteristics which they all share: and which it’s worth being aware of if you want to become one of them. Here are just five of the habits I’ve noticed in highly stylish people from all walks of life…
1. Highly stylish people don’t care what you think of their outfit
OK, it might not be true to say that they don’t care AT ALL – we don’t expect anyone enjoys hearing rude comments about what they’re wearing – but naturally stylish people don’t need your approval or permission to wear whatever they want to, because they have enough confidence in their choices to not worry too much about other people’s opinions. Attitude is everything when it comes to personal style, and one of the best “accessories” a stylish person can have.
2. They don’t follow fashion
Stylish people may be aware of current fashion trends, and they may even enjoy dabbling in it when it suits them, but they’re definitely not slaves to fashion. Instead, they focus on buying the clothes that actually suit them, regardless of whether or not they’re currently “fashionable”. For this reason, stylish people are more likely to have a signature style than to be constantly changing their look with the passing seasons and trends. Slavishly following fashion trends, meanwhile, is an easy way to turn yourself into a fashion criminal without even knowing it.
3. They pay attention to detail
They say God is in the details, and so, too, is style. Highly stylish people are rarely what you’d consider “sloppy dressers”: they pay close attention to thinks like fit, fabric and finish, and you’ll rarely see them wearing something that needs to be ironed or mended. Shoes are polished, missing buttons are re-attached and anything that doesn’t fit perfectly is tailored until it does.
4. They don’t impulse-shop… often
I’m sure most people have their moments of spotting something on sale and pouncing before it’s too late… only to get it home and realise that it doesn’t work with ANYTHING in their closet, and is probably never going to be worn. Stylish people are probably just as tempted by impulsive purchases as the rest of us (And there’s nothing wrong with succumbing occasionally…), they’re just that little bit less likely to act on that impulse. Instead, they’ll consider each purchase carefully and make sure the item is a great fit – both literally and figuratively – before buying.
5. They treat their clothes as investments
For highly stylish people, clothes aren’t a quick fix for a bad day, or a simple solution to the “I have nothing to wear!” problem: they’re investments, and are treated as such. That doesn’t mean they’ll never pop into H&M on the way home from work and come out with a new top to wear on Friday night (Investment shopping doesn’t have to mean only ever buying “expensive” items), but it does mean they’re more likely to value quality over quantity, and to look after the clothing they do buy, whether by shelling out for regular dry-cleaning and tailoring or by keeping their closet as organised as possible. It’s harder (although clearly not impossible) to be stylish when your “wardrobe” is your bedroom floor, and you have to rummage through a heap of creased garments in order to get dressed every morning: stylish people avoid that trap by keeping things organised, ironed and mended.
[image]6. Stylish people tend to keep their surroundings clean
In general, every stylish person wants a clean, tidy house that has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Why? Cleanliness is important not only in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of health.
Mites, germs, allergens and germs multiply rapidly in an environment of dust and dirt, which can lead to serious conditions such as respiratory problems or skin diseases.
To avoid unpleasant situations, but also to enjoy a safe environment in which to relax, it is essential to turn to a company that offers house cleaning services that are efficient and professional. These services are ideal for stylish people who don’t have enough time to clean their surroundings properly.
