{"id":11347,"date":"2011-07-15T05:24:14","date_gmt":"2011-07-15T12:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/?p=11347"},"modified":"2011-07-15T09:02:16","modified_gmt":"2011-07-15T16:02:16","slug":"8-steps-to-discovering-your-personal-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/scottsdale-fashion-how-tos\/8-steps-to-discovering-your-personal-style","title":{"rendered":"The Not-So-Basic Wardrobe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years several stylists, designers, and authors have published a varied list of basic pieces every woman should have in her wardrobe. These lists can be made up of any number of clothing items and accessories, but generally range between ten and one hundred. Now, a hundred different items might seem quite extensive to you and I would agree. <\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s a girl to do when she is neck deep in basic pieces and has lost all sense of her personal style? <\/p>\n<p>The answer: Keep her head above the proverbial sea of basics and follow these tips on how to choose pieces that will create a style that is truly her own.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Classic White Blouse<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl-80x120.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"162709_in_dl\"  width=\"460\"  height=\"690\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11375 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl.jpg 460w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065808\/162709_in_dl-73x109.jpg 73w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is no doubt on just about every list of essentials ever created. However, a white blouse doesn\u2019t have to be the standard long-sleeve oxford with eight buttons and a stiff collar. Try on different shapes and fabrics and as a matter of fact it doesn\u2019t even need to have buttons\u2014or sleeves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Black Pants<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/pl869108-00vliv01.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065810\/pl869108-00vliv01-e1310719557381-80x106.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"pl869108-00vliv01\"  width=\"420\"  height=\"559\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11376 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065810\/pl869108-00vliv01-e1310719557381.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065810\/pl869108-00vliv01-e1310719557381.jpg 420w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065810\/pl869108-00vliv01-e1310719557381-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065810\/pl869108-00vliv01-e1310719557381-380x506.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065810\/pl869108-00vliv01-e1310719557381-80x106.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065810\/pl869108-00vliv01-e1310719557381-60x80.jpg 60w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The key to a good pair of black pants is finding a silhouette that is appropriate for your body shape (trousers, boot cut, skinny etc.).  This may require spending hours in the fitting room at your favorite store, but looking your best is worth it.<\/p>\n<p>If you need more direction concerning your body shape pick up a copy of one of my favorite books on the subject: <em>Dress Your Best: The Complete Guide to Finding the Style That&#8217;s Right for Your Body<\/em> by Clinton Kelly and Stacey London. <\/p>\n<p><strong>The Little Black Dress<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065811\/black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065811\/black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400-80x120.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400\"  width=\"375\"  height=\"563\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11378 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065811\/black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065811\/black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400.jpg 375w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065811\/black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065811\/black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065811\/black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065811\/black-rodarte-for-target-dress-black-secondhand-t-shirt-white-thrifted-tight_400-73x109.jpg 73w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When wearing your favorite LBD steer clear of the monochromatic gothic look and pair it with not-so-basic accessories. Try colored or graphic tights, a pair of funky shoes, a belt, or better yet\u2014why not all three?<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Trench Coat<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065813\/Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065813\/Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat-80x128.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat\"  width=\"300\"  height=\"480\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11379 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065813\/Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065813\/Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065813\/Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065813\/Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat-80x128.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065813\/Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat-50x80.jpg 50w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065813\/Emma-Watson-in-Burberry-Trench-Coat-68x109.jpg 68w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The trench coat has always been my favorite basic item\u2026because who doesn\u2019t look good in a trench? If you love the classic beige color, like I do, try finding one with bold embellishments like this Burberry trench worn by actress Emma Watson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pencil Skirt<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065816\/graphic-panel-skirt.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065816\/graphic-panel-skirt-80x128.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"graphic-panel-skirt\"  width=\"300\"  height=\"480\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11381 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065816\/graphic-panel-skirt.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065816\/graphic-panel-skirt.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065816\/graphic-panel-skirt-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065816\/graphic-panel-skirt-80x128.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065816\/graphic-panel-skirt-50x80.jpg 50w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065816\/graphic-panel-skirt-68x109.jpg 68w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to technology and designers made of true genius you can say goodbye to the knee-length black pencil skirt and hello to leather, graphics, and sexy slits. <\/p>\n<p><strong>The Blazer<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065817\/article-1246518-07A6D2D2000005DC-345_306x423.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065817\/article-1246518-07A6D2D2000005DC-345_306x423-80x111.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  title=\"article-1246518-07A6D2D2000005DC-345_306x423\"  width=\"306\"  height=\"423\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11382 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065817\/article-1246518-07A6D2D2000005DC-345_306x423.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065817\/article-1246518-07A6D2D2000005DC-345_306x423.jpg 306w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065817\/article-1246518-07A6D2D2000005DC-345_306x423-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065817\/article-1246518-07A6D2D2000005DC-345_306x423-80x111.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/22065817\/article-1246518-07A6D2D2000005DC-345_306x423-58x80.jpg 58w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A blazer is generally associated with a three-piece suit designed to wear to the office. However, worn as a separate a blazer is a great piece to have for any occasion. Next time you&#8217;re invited to an outdoor event skip the shawl, heavy coat, or cardigan and grab your favorite blazer instead. <\/p>\n<p>By Kristianne Young<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Over the years several stylists, designers, and authors have published a varied list of basic pieces every 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