10 Things That Always Make You Look Stylish


10 Things That Always Make You Look Stylish

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Style used to be all about wearing the latest thing. Being fashionable made us feel runway cool — until one day it didn’t. There are good reasons why. We  now live in jeans or leggings and


would rather splurge on an Apple watch, pet accessories or a dinner out at a fun new restaurant. But the biggest and most obvious reason: Fashion is not in sync with grownup bodies, tastes


and lifestyles. So how do we get that old confidence boost back without jumping on the trend train? Easy! Here are 10 style tips for all.

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It creates a confident, sexy, straight-out-of-Hollywood effect … even on a bare face at 7 a.m. or with day-two hair and an old T-shirt and jeans. The range of reds is vast — however, true


vibrant reds (not too red, not too yellow, not too dark) flatter all skin tones while cool reds help dingy teeth appear whiter. Just be sure to choose a shade and formula that feels right


for you. High-pigment velvety creams and hydrating mattes deliver the richest color; sheer balms and stains give a softer look, and crayon styles make precise application easy, without


having to use a liner.


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Sussman/Getty Images 2. Layer and mix your necklaces


Recharge your classic pearls and edgy chains by mixing several necklaces of varying lengths and thicknesses for a style-boosting effect. You might, for example, group three delicate chains


with charms (keep them around 2 inches apart in length) or wear a collarbone “statement” necklace as an anchor for longer ones. But there are no rules, so sling on a personal mix of charms,


pendants, stones, lockets and pearls for an ever-changing signature. Avoid tangles and knots when wearing multiple fine chains by linking all together to form one long chain, before wrapping


around your neck (a DIY way to vary necklace lengths when all necklaces are around the same length).