We here at DFI have a few simple rules

Let’s review the universal truths for a well-dressed member.

First,

take a good long look at yourself and determine what is your best

feature. Once you’ve identified that, don’t ever, ever, do anything

that will detract from it. Conversely if you have a “problem” area,

don’t ever do anything that will bring unnecessary attention to it. For

example, thin lips, don’t wear red lipstick, double chin, keep the

frilly necklines to a minimum.

Second, how old are you? Age

inappropriate clothing is a huge no no. If you are 50 and still

shopping at Limited please stop. Trust me they have nothing for you

there. Young women, it’s ok to stretch a few boundaries, but serious

some of you look like hookers. Young and fun, bright colors, funky

jewelry is ok, but if you don’t have a flat stomach, we don’t want to

see it.

Third, what is the activity, time and event you are

attending? Dress appropriately for the occasion. Daytime events, spare

us the glitz, evening events, spare us the sweat suits. If you are a

candidate it’s never ever Ok to not look like you are a professional

running for office. Wear whatever you want inside your home, but don’t

take the zebra prints, stirrup pants and too tight t-shirts into the

street.

Fourth, fashion is what is being sold in the mall; style

is what you do with it. If you have a signature style, don’t mess with

it (if it’s a good one). If you want to make a change, do it gradually,

not over night. For instance, Mayor Franklin is known for her flower

pins, many have been gifts from her constituents. If all of a sudden

she just stopped wearing them, it would be odd. But if she wanted to

tone them down, they could gradually get smaller and then be worn only

for special occasions.

Fifth and in some ways the most

important, what time of year is it? There are only 4 items in an entire

wardrobe that may be worn year round. They are 1. Black leather pumps,

or oxford shoes. 2. Jeans, 3. Khaki twill pants. 4. White, cream or

blue oxford cloth shirts. Everything else in your wardrobe is seasonal.

Every 6 months is an appropriate time to review, I suggest April and

October for Georgia. Just as you don’t wear black leather in July (well

unless your going to the Eagle, but that fits with #3) I don’t want to

see the same dress in January and August.

Hair and other grooming lessons will be covered under a separate post…


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