Womens fashion can be frustrating. The trends and colours can be difficult or impossible to follow. Besides, how many people actually look good in them? Continue reading to learn what real women can do to look their best at all times. After all, that’s what fashion is really all about.

1. Dress to Fit Your Body Type

There are some things that chunky people don’t wear well because of fit. Similarly, there are some things that very slender can’t pull off because of fit. Short and tall people sometimes have similar problems. Instead of bemoaning what you can’t wear, discover what looks good on you and what flatters your figure.

2. Say “Yes” to Black

Every woman should own a little black dress. Having other staples in black, like a sweater, pants and some undershirts, is also good. Why? Because, black is flattering, it looks more elegant it’s appropriate for more occasions and it looks more expensive.

3. Update Your Wardrobe Slowly

Don’t dive after trends. If there are a few trends you like, you can buy a few pieces to work into your regular wardrobe, but don’t throw everything out every season. Instead, get rid of or box up what you don’t wear and buy new pieces. This will keep your wardrobe fresh and will allow you to buy clothes that change with your shape, age and personal sense of style.

4. Dress Appropriately

This is not about age. If you’re 50 you could look better in a miniskirt than some 20-year-olds and there’s no reason not to wear one. It’s about the occasion you’re dressing for. For instance, if you’re going on a cruise, you need clothes that’ll let you soak up the sun. You may want to wear biker shorts and t-shirt to go jogging. But you wouldn’t wear your workout clothes to a wedding. Similarly, you wouldn’t wear the pyjama pants you wear for chores around the house to go to a job interview. Assess the formality or informality of the occasion and dress appropriately. Not only will you feel better about what you’re wearing, but other people will think you look nice, too.

5. Wear What You Feel Good In

Confidence is probably the most important thing you own, whether you’re stepping out in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt or a short skirt. If you feel that you look good and you’re happy with what you’re wearing, you should wear it. The fact that you like what you’re wearing will make something look better on you than if someone else comes along and dresses you in clothes you dislike.