Want to avoid a fashion faux pas? We live in an age without too many fashion rules, so choosing your outfits with intention and wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable are the keys to avoiding style mistakes.

1. __Wear what you like__. Personal style is an experiment; you never know what looks amazing on you until you're in the dressing room. The categories "menswear" and "womenswear" shouldn't dictate how you shop. Take time to play with colors and shapes to find what looks great on your unique body.
2. __Find the right fit__. Wearing clothes that fit properly is especially important with classic items like denim and blazers. Try before you buy, and [hire a tailor for small adjustments](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-guide-to-tailoring-clothes) to hemlines and sleeves (or learn to make adjustments yourself). Tailored clothing not only looks polished, but it also feels more comfortable. Once you have a [capsule wardrobe that fits you perfectl](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-build-a-capsule-wardrobe)y, you can start to play with over- and under-sized items in a way that feels fashionable, not sloppy. 
3. __Balance your proportions__. Balancing proportions is about styling your outfits to create an overall aesthetic harmony. The way to achieve this is by [wearing clothes that are fitted to your body shape](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-take-your-measurements-and-find-your-body-shape). When you want to play with oversize clothes or unusual shapes, make it a fashion moment by keeping the rest of the look fitted. For example, try pairing a tight crop top with baggy pants, or an oversize sweater with a pencil skirt.
4. __Embrace color__. If you're nervous about adding color to your look, start by accessorizing with color, and keep the rest of your look neutral. As you get more comfortable with colors, you'll learn which color combinations work best for your style. [Take a look at a color wheel for inspiration](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-match-clothes-using-the-color-wheel).
5. __Play with pattern and texture__. The days of matching your handbag to your shoes are over. Clashing textures and prints make a bold fashion statement. Start small with neutral patterns like horizontal stripes or polka dots and low-key textures like suede and knits, adding in the sequins and paisleys in small amounts (like on a scarf, tie, or clutch) until you learn what works for you.
6. __Dress appropriately for the setting__. You can definitely incorporate your personal style into your outfits for the office and for special occasions, but flat-out ignoring a dress code is a fashion faux pas and shows disrespect for the setting. Whether it's a red carpet, your friend's wedding, or a job interview, make sure you know the expectations and dress accordingly. It's your job to read the room. 
7. __Look for timeless pieces__. If you shop for things just because they're trendy, you'll end up with a closet full of fast-fashion clothes you never wear. When your wardrobe consists of timeless pieces that you love, you’ll avoid the worst fashion trends. Styling perfect outfits will become second nature.

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Though fashion trends come and go, there are style mistakes you’ll always want to avoid.

Though fashion trends come and go, there are style mistakes you’ll always want to avoid.

7 Ways to Avoid Fashion Mistakes

Want to avoid a fashion faux pas? We live in an age without too many fashion rules, so choosing your outfits with intention and wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable are the keys to avoiding style mistakes.<ol class="mc-m-4"><li class="mc-my-4"> 1. Wear what you like. Personal style is an experiment; you never know what looks amazing on you until you&#39;re in the dressing room. The categories &quot;menswear&quot; and &quot;womenswear&quot; shouldn&#39;t dictate how you shop. Take time to play with colors and shapes to find what looks great on your unique body. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 2. Find the right fit. Wearing clothes that fit properly is especially important with classic items like denim and blazers. Try before you buy, and <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-guide-to-tailoring-clothes' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-guide-to-tailoring-clothes","linkCopy":"hire a tailor for small adjustments","category":null}'>hire a tailor for small adjustments</a> to hemlines and sleeves (or learn to make adjustments yourself). Tailored clothing not only looks polished, but it also feels more comfortable. Once you have a <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-build-a-capsule-wardrobe' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-build-a-capsule-wardrobe","linkCopy":"capsule wardrobe that fits you perfectl","category":null}'>capsule wardrobe that fits you perfectl</a>y, you can start to play with over- and under-sized items in a way that feels fashionable, not sloppy. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 3. Balance your proportions. Balancing proportions is about styling your outfits to create an overall aesthetic harmony. The way to achieve this is by <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-take-your-measurements-and-find-your-body-shape' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-take-your-measurements-and-find-your-body-shape","linkCopy":"wearing clothes that are fitted to your body shape","category":null}'>wearing clothes that are fitted to your body shape</a>. When you want to play with oversize clothes or unusual shapes, make it a fashion moment by keeping the rest of the look fitted. For example, try pairing a tight crop top with baggy pants, or an oversize sweater with a pencil skirt. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 4. Embrace color. If you&#39;re nervous about adding color to your look, start by accessorizing with color, and keep the rest of your look neutral. As you get more comfortable with colors, you&#39;ll learn which color combinations work best for your style. <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-match-clothes-using-the-color-wheel' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-match-clothes-using-the-color-wheel","linkCopy":"Take a look at a color wheel for inspiration","category":null}'>Take a look at a color wheel for inspiration</a>. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 5. Play with pattern and texture. The days of matching your handbag to your shoes are over. Clashing textures and prints make a bold fashion statement. Start small with neutral patterns like horizontal stripes or polka dots and low-key textures like suede and knits, adding in the sequins and paisleys in small amounts (like on a scarf, tie, or clutch) until you learn what works for you. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 6. Dress appropriately for the setting. You can definitely incorporate your personal style into your outfits for the office and for special occasions, but flat-out ignoring a dress code is a fashion faux pas and shows disrespect for the setting. Whether it&#39;s a red carpet, your friend&#39;s wedding, or a job interview, make sure you know the expectations and dress accordingly. It&#39;s your job to read the room. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 7. Look for timeless pieces. If you shop for things just because they&#39;re trendy, you&#39;ll end up with a closet full of fast-fashion clothes you never wear. When your wardrobe consists of timeless pieces that you love, you’ll avoid the worst fashion trends. Styling perfect outfits will become second nature. </li></ol>

How to Avoid Fashion Mistakes

Get a <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/","linkCopy":"MasterClass Annual Membership","category":null}'>MasterClass Annual Membership</a> and let Tan France be your very own style spirit guide. Queer Eye’s fashion guru spills everything he knows about building a capsule collection, finding a signature look, understanding proportions, and more (including why it’s important to wear underwear to bed)—all in a soothing British accent, no less.

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