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Look Your Best Wardrobe Consulting Newsletter

July 2010

Transforming Women from the Outside In

In this issue: Look Your Best at Any Age ~ Tweens ~ Teens ~ Twenties

This month begins a series of tips on how to look your best at any and every age, from tween girls to women in their seventies, eighties and beyond. This month we'll focus on the youngest ladies, so if you're over 30, make sure to check out the August newsletter next month.

Tweens - 7 to 12

Girls this age usually start developing an interest in clothing, fashion, and how they look. They also experience growth spurts and sometimes weight gain, which can make it difficult to find clothing that fits both their body and their age. During this time they will transition from children's departments to teen stores like American Eagle, Hollister and Aeropostale. Moms need to encourage their daughters' interest in clothing and allow them to express their style and follow trends in age-appropriate ways. It's OK to make them wait for certain styles, and start pointing out that certain styles might not look the best on them. They are watching you, so set a good example. To ease mother/daughter conflicts, I can shop with one or both of you. This top and leggings set from Macy's is cute, trendy and perfect for young girls.

Teens - 13 to 19

Teen girls are heavily targeted by the fashion and retail industries, and they start looking like young women, which gives them many options, some of which could be inappropriate. This is the time to experiment with trends, be bold with fashion, and find your personal style. Learn which colors look best on you, learn your body type and how to dress to flatter it. Like the tween years, teen years are a transition time between girl and woman, and from teen stores to women's departments and stores. Nordstrom's BP Junior Department is a great place to explore, find your style, and start the transition from girls clothing. I can give a one-hour consultation that includes an assessment of your coloring, style and body type, along with a tour of some clothing departments and stores that will work best for you.

Twenties

These are the years that most fashion is aimed at, so it should be the easiest time of life to dress and look your best. It can also be a busy time with college, new careers, young babies and children, and not enough time or money to spend on yourself. Do take advantage of trends, but take it up a notch by shopping in better departments and stores, transitioning out of juniors departments, especially for career and interview clothing. Don't be afraid to spend more on a few quality clothing pieces. Here is a chic casual look for a 20-something. Mixing this Fossil print cardigan and graphic t-shirt are perfectly age-appropriate and fashionable.

I would like to thank the ladies of Aldersgate United Methodist Church for allowing me to present some wardrobe tips at their Deborah Circle meeting in June. They were all so welcoming and friendly.

Don't forget the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, July 16-August 1, featuring new fall fashions marked down before the season.

My book, 100 Six-Word Lessons to Look Your Best from Head to Toe has more tips on keeping up with trends, dressing right for your own body type and more. Only 9.95.

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