Fashion Advice

Be You5 Ways

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We’ve all been there. You have picked out the dress or [insert favorite outfit here] for a fall wedding you’ve been excited about for weeks. Everything about it is on stage, and you can not wait to show it off to your buddies…that is, until you walk in and watch someone else wearing the specific same thing. Groan. Unless you have your own personal designer (don’t we all desire!) Or are an expert in how to shop, this can happen over and over again. One way to escape this scenario is to go the path that is personalized. Continue reading for five ways you can customize your laundry.

Say it With Socks

Are you a little — how do I put this — quirky? Does your style feel portray that about your personality? We love that! We adore when we see personality translate into someone’s wardrobe. That’s why friends don’t let friends purchase socks. You can customize your socks with these pairs out of Stance, starting from $28. Let your personality shine through or let your freak flag fly.

Statement Tees

Alright, so these are customizable but you also can allow them to show off your personality. All you need to do is walk the aisles to see some genuinely interesting t-shirts with logos such as”Kale University” and”I Work Out Because Salads Are Boring.” Of course, when shopping at Target, then you really do run the risk of wearing the same tee as someone else. You may hop on to find some tees which are unique. You may even find inspiration. Anyone remember that time Vince wore the ADHD (instead ACDC) tee on Entourage? Google it if you like it!

Gather a Group and Design Your Own

Nothing creates a more setting. Have you got an old group of college friends or a few high school friends? Somebody create customized tees or sweatshirts so you have that as a means. As an additional bonus, it can also help if you’re at a crowded event you locate friends and family!

For the group, you are able to design your duds Having a site like apliiq. With everything you want accessible this site allows you to take the wheel when creating your signature appearance.

Set Yourself Apart With Shoes

Have you ever been outside shoe shopping and thought to yourself,”I really like this shoe but I only wish it came in a larger heel, smaller heel, or even a ballet flat?” You need to check Shoes of Prey out. You first choose your favorite style (from among many!) , then you proceed to the heel and extras. By the time you check out, you have established the shoe of your dreams. Take that, Carrie Bradshaw!

Consider the Support of a Stylist

You’ll feel like they are your personal stylist pins down your sense of style while clothes subscription services like Stitch Fix and Birchbox are not customizable, per se. How does it work? Each service is different but let us take Stitchfix as an example. With this service is to create a profile with your size and style. Your stylist will then send you a box with accessory items and five clothing. The bonus is that in the event that you keep any of these things, the cash counts on your purchase, although you’ll pay a styling fee per box. Even better, if you maintain all five pieces, you’ll receive an additional 25. You have the opportunity to provide feedback each time so that your stylist will improve over time. It is going to be like getting your own in-house Rachel Zoe!

Custom clothes is the only surefire solution for avoiding those awkward and unintentional”twinning” moments. Have you attempted custom garments? Let us know in the comments.

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