{"id":37567,"date":"2011-02-07T14:00:09","date_gmt":"2011-02-07T20:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=37567"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:24:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:24:43","slug":"how-be-your-own-stylist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/how-be-your-own-stylist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be your own stylist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There’s a reason you associate Taylor Swift <\/strong>with sparkly cocktail dresses and Gwyneth Paltrow with solid sheaths. It\u2019s the same reason Carrie Bradshaw is synonymous with Manolo Blahnik and everyone\u2019s expectations for Anne Hathaway\u2019s Oscar wardrobe are so high. One word: stylist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the person who knows what\u2019s in and what\u2019s out, what\u2019s you and what needs to be burned, the one who makes you look fabulous without making it look like you tried at all. Don\u2019t have one of those people in your Rolodex? Neither do we. No worries, though. You don\u2019t need a personal stylist. You just need to master these five steps. <\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Find your signature style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find a look that\u2019s all your own based on your personality<\/a>, your body and your lifestyle. Go cool-mom chic like Katie Holmes, hippie-chic like Vanessa Hudgens<\/a> or just plain chic like Victoria Beckham. Once you\u2019ve chosen the look that\u2019s you, stick to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is harder than it looks, because you\u2019ll have to have the gall to look at yourself through the discriminating eyes of a stylist. You may love Kim Kardashian\u2019s sexy slew of mini dresses, but her style won\u2019t work for the office. And you may adore the season\u2019s hot wide leg pants<\/a>, but do they really look good on your figure? Be honest with yourself. Once you\u2019ve got that down, it\u2019s time for the fun part– shopping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Begin with the basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Building a wardrobe starts with purging. Go through your closet and toss or donate everything that doesn’t fit or flatter. With that out of the way, you’ll know what you have to work with and what you need to put on your shopping list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can take years to build your wardrobe, but you don’t need to have your closet full in order to rock your signature look. Just make sure you buy the right things. Five items to consider: <\/p>\n\n\n\n