Sartorially Savvy...Your Basic Fashion Tips...

I must say ladies and gents...if you are looking to keep up in the fashion department, you must check out http://sartoriallysavvy.blogspot.com/ . Those of you that have been with me for awhile remember a few post by Sartorially Savvy! He has his own blog now. Here are a few tips that he wrote for the "Keeping Up" Readers:

1. Fit is everything regardless if it's Salvatore Ferragamo or Salvation Army, if it doesn't fit, it doesn't work. Too big looks like you're playing dress up in your parent's closet, and too small looks like you can't afford properly fitting garments.

2. Develop a signature color. If there's a particular hue that works for you, embrace it! Play it up in garments, shoes, and accessories for elements of sophistication and personal style.

3. Your tailor should be your BFF. Having garments altered is a simple, efficient and easy way to ensure that you're following the 1st rule. Also, alterations make garments appear custom made, and consequently, more expensive. Most dry cleaners offer simple alteration services that will likely cover your basic alteration needs. For more complex jobs, consult a department store tailor.

4. Splurge on shoes and accessories. A great pair of Ferragamo loafers, a Marc Jacobs bag, Chanel sunglasses or a Gucci tie will add instant polish, sophistication and an air of expense to any ensemble. Additionally, you can get more mileage from shoes and accessories than you can from 1 particular designer garment.

5. It is always better to be slightly over dressed than it is to be slightly under dressed. When in doubt of the attire of an occasion, play it safe by over dressing. Even in your day to day. It's better to stand out for always looking nice, than the opposite. Plus, people will wonder what fantastic fete you either just came from, or are on your way to when you leave.

-Sartorially Savvy
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And always -The Socialite