CUSTOM ITEMS

Look for celebrity style stars who have your body type or similar frame and take pointers from their dress code. 

In my experience attending events, I have learnt that while it may seem like a daunting task, custom made outfits will rescue you any day from looking like three other girls' twin. Yes, I am sure you have attended a function and found someone either wearing your shoes or even worse-your dress!
Luckily for me, the dress thing has never happened. This is not to say it wont ever happen but i avoid it best I can.

yes there are those emergency events which require emergency outfits and from my experience shopping at deaprtment stores like Mr. Price, Legit or wherever else, if it's new on stock, looooord it's a bad idea because you and twelve other bitches went for that dress!

I then discovered the power of having a seamstress on call. Even if i purchase a dress from the store, in order not to match Betty and Jane, I am almost always tempted to add that personal touch. it works like a charm. Being a woman, playing dress up and exploring with varied looks is the most amazing thing.

Imagination is also a key component in mastering custom designs. While my style is very classy, nothing punkish and too flashy, i do use my imagination a lot to make dressing up a breeze. Inspired thought is also important- you cant possibly know it all so yeas do follow fashionistas and read lots of fashion blogs and magazines for ideas. Do not wait for an event to make an outfit, just make it! It gives you options for any functions that crop up as emergency. No one has more fun than i do at a fabric shop because that is a building felt with endless possibility.