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How do I build a new wardrobe?

Christina Santelli
Professional Stylist
Christina Santelli is the Owner and Founder of Style Me New, a wardrobe styling concierge based in Tampa, Florida. She has been working as a stylist for over six years, and her work has been featured in HSN, the Pacific Heights Wine and Food Festival, and the Nob Hill Gazette.

Christina Santelli

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Invest in a few quality pieces to build your wardrobe. It's worth the extra money to buy a pair of jeans that fit you well and are made from quality denim. I also recommend a nice blazer and a comfortable, stylish pair of shoes, like wedges or flats. Also, don't underestimate the power of a versatile, well-made handbag. You could be wearing joggers or sweatpants, but if you have a great bag, you'll still look fashionable.

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What if you come from a poor family and can't afford new clothes?

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Try going to thrift stores, where you can find some great deals.

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What should I do if I want to change my style, but my friends think the new style is weird?

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Nobody else should tell you to change your style. Do what's comfortable for you.

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I'm FTM transitioning and want to change it my clothing. My parents don't support this, so how should I go about changing my wardrobe?

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I am also FTM. I changed my style slowly (I am absolutely not done yet) and I try to not change it entirely at one moment. You could try to sell/give away some old clothes every now and then and buy new/second hand clothes that fits your personalty a little better.

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What if I'm a smaller person and can never find clothes close enough to my size without tailoring them?

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You can try thrift stores, or see if you can find any suitable children's clothes that will fit you.

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How do I convince my parents to let me change my style?

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Try to get them to understand how important it is for you and how your style may affect your social life. Try to change things gradually and not have them buy you a whole new wardrobe at once. Also, avoid saying that all your friends do this because this will most likely induce your parents to talk about the jumping off a bridge saying.

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What should I do if I don't want to spend too much money?

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Pull some random pieces from your closet and come up with a fun new outfit, like a plain, black, off-the-shoulder top with some ripped shorts and a statement necklace.

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How to put on makeup without buying any makeup?

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Try making your own makeup. You can find YouTube videos telling you how to make easy and inexpensive makeup.

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How can I change some of my old clothes to make them new again?

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You can try swapping the buttons for more interesting ones, like colored buttons in place of white or black ones. If you have even basic sewing skills you can change clothes entirely, like cropping a sweater or pair of jeans or attaching a lace hem to a blouse.

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My shoulders are very broad, and most of my shirts fit around my chest and sleeves and waist, but are tight around my shoulders. I don't want to tailor my shirts, what should I do?

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You can wear off the shoulder tops or no sleeves, or spaghetti strap shirts and blouses as this doesn't constrict your shoulders.

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What if there are lots of styles I like?

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Don't feel as if you have to commit to just one. You can get some clothes that are more versatile and fit with more than one style, the get accessories and clothes that fit a specific style. Don't be afraid to experiment. You can also follow your own style, rather than going for a conventional one.

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