How to Shop for Age-Appropriate and Stylish Clothing

Fashion is partly growing and so is the exploration of various styles, but what takes place when the cycle is reversed? Young people have mothers who hide out in the Forever 21 and Pink section of Victoria Secrets. You also have young teenagers hanging out at Cato. So the reverse fashion is true on both ends. Here are several ways to help you transform your style and step out of your wardrobe into something more age-appropriate, but stylish.

OK, first, don't shop for size, but fit. Not everything your size will fit. You have to take so many things into consideration such as the brand and the cut, which sometimes runs smaller and larger and not always true to size. An example is the H & M tops and PacSun clothing line, which does run small. Some brands market clothing that is intended to fit loosely. So that is why size has no bearing on whether something fits or not. The key is to go to the fitting room before purchasing anything.

Don't purchase in quantity. Instead, purchase quality clothing. Of course, we all like that huge price cut, but there are times when you have to spend more money to find durable clothes. Additionally, many of the clothes on the clearance rack are outdated for another season. There is usually some reason why they are on the clearance rack. So not because you find something cheap, you should add it to your clothing collection. Take time to shop in order to get what is best for you.

Forget about trends in fashion. You don't want to be that mother at the parent-teacher meeting who is dressed in skinny jeans that are fashionable outdated. It might sound cliché, but these are the facts. What we wear will express how we feel about ourselves. However, when we follow fashion trends, we are doing the opposite - expressing how someone else feels. In addition, when you spend money on a cute outfit now, it might go out of style within several months and no longer looks good for the season.

Other tips 
Know the colors that work best for you and don't be afraid to mix and match. You should shop at consignment stores for high quality brand clothing. If something doesn't fit, get it tailored to fit your body type. Be picky when shopping for clothes. You can always take it back, but try it before you buy it.