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    How do I know what colors look best on me?
    Catherine Joubert
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    Catherine Joubert is a personal stylist who works with a wide range of clients on refining their style. She launched Joubert Styling in 2012 and has since been featured on Buzzfeed and styled celebrities such as Perez Hilton, Angie Everhart, Tony Cavalero, Roy Choi and Kellan Lutz.
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    You have to find the color palette that works best with your skin, hair, and eyes. You can find your color palette online. Once you know what colors you look good in (this mostly applies to your tops since they're closest to your face and hair), shopping for clothes will be so much easier.
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    What should I do with clothes I don't wear anymore?
    Catherine Joubert
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    Catherine Joubert is a personal stylist who works with a wide range of clients on refining their style. She launched Joubert Styling in 2012 and has since been featured on Buzzfeed and styled celebrities such as Perez Hilton, Angie Everhart, Tony Cavalero, Roy Choi and Kellan Lutz.
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    Give them to a friend or donate them. If they're expensive pieces, try selling them to a consignment store to see if you can make some of your money back.
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    How often should I update my wardrobe?
    Catherine Joubert
    Professional Stylist
    Catherine Joubert is a personal stylist who works with a wide range of clients on refining their style. She launched Joubert Styling in 2012 and has since been featured on Buzzfeed and styled celebrities such as Perez Hilton, Angie Everhart, Tony Cavalero, Roy Choi and Kellan Lutz.
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    It's great to get a few new pieces at the beginning of every season, or every 2-3 months, if it's within your budget. It's always good to have a couple of new pieces that you're excited about and feel good in and that you're not tired of wearing.
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    How many outfits will I need for a school year?
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    It depends on if you have a school uniform. If you do, then you don't need too much because you're just wearing the same thing every day. If you don't, then you will want enough outfits to last you for 2 weeks so you can rotate them. Try to get pieces that coordinate so you can mix and match, potentially creating even more outfit combinations. Accessories like scarves and jewelry can also help change up outfits.
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    What are the 4 season wardrobe essentials for me, a teenage girl?
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    Leggings, a denim jacket, sweatpants, a pantsuit, ankle boots, a sweatshirt, a wrap dress, a button-up shirt, and dark washed skinny jeans.
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    What are some stores for teenage girl clothes?
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    Forever 21, Hollister, American Eagle, Aeropostale, Pink, etc.
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    How can I know if people will like my clothes?
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    It shouldn't matter if other people like your clothes. What matters is that YOU like your clothes! If you like them, you'll appear confident, and that is what's attractive. You can definitely look in fashion magazines and blogs to see what trends are in, and choose pieces that you like that are on-trend.
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    What stores should I shop at if I grow a lot?
    Alexis Gage
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    Hollister, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Forever 21, Pink, and Rue 21 are all great options for you to look into.
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    I have little to no clothes that both fit right and look nice. I also can't just go out and buy everything I need all at once. What should I do?
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    Just start with a few staples, say 2 pairs of jeans, a few shirts, a jacket, some shoes, and maybe a dress or two. Go shopping every few months, and eventually your collection will grow. Check out outlet stores or thrift store, you'll probably find some good deals.
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    How do I match clothes?
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    Personally, I don’t wear spots on spots but it’s up to you where what you like. Try to find colors that you feel look good together. Remember to dress for yourself and not to impress others.
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    How can I get my crush to like me?
    Community Answer
    Always stick to your own style! You can also wear flattering clothes that make you feel more confident about yourself.
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    What are the essential items for a wardrobe?
    Community Answer
    A pair of jeans, some tops, a denim jacket, sweatpants, black leggings, black dress, sweatshirts, crop tops, and at least one pair of sneakers and one pair of dress shoes.
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    How do I deal with a friend that's always putting me down?
    Community Answer
    Someone who does that is not really your friend and is toxic. If it gets worse or does not stop, tell a trusted adult.
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    What are some good inexpensive clothing stores in Australia?
    Community Answer
    Kmart, Best and Less, Target and Big W are all inexpensive shops.
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    Some essentials like the Stan Smith items are quite expensive. Can you suggest any alternatives for those?
    Community Answer
    I recently found great deals at Rue21 and threadup.com for my teenage daughter.
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    What are some inexpensive stores for a teenage girl to shop at?
    Community Answer
    Ross, Kohl’s clearance, Old Navy, and H&M. Forever 21 is relatively inexpensive as well. Ross is my favorite place to shop, especially for shoes.
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    What is good to wear with a denim jacket?
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    Denim is a strong color, so you might want to stick to plain colors, like white. Patterns will be too much under the denim. A white t-shirt or a spring floral dress will be nice, as floral is one of the few patterns that will match, though it's best as a dress.
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    My mom likes me to wear colorful girly clothing. I am 13 and don't really want to wear those types of clothes. How should I tell her I want more teen clothing?
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    It may be nerve-wracking, but just go ahead and tell her directly. Wait for the right time, when you're both in a good mood or when the topic of shopping/clothing comes up. You should, as a 13-year-old, be dressing in what you want to wear. For more information on how to tell your mom, check out Get What You Want from Your Parents .
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    I'm smaller than other girls my age and the clothes I want to wear don't fit. What can I do?
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    If you are still wearing kids size or small teen sizes, try looking into stores that have simple teenage clothing, but in smaller sizes. Old Navy Kids is one example, but there are plenty of others. If you have the money, you could also get clothes tailored, or use this as a great opportunity to learn to make them smaller yourself.
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    What are some good thrift stores for teenage girls in the UK?
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    You can get clothes from charity shops. What ones are available depends on where you live, but common ones include British Heart Foundation, Oxfam, British Red Cross, Barnaro's and Cancer Research UK. Some shops have more stock at the back, so if you are looking for something specific, ask if they have anything like it in the back. You can also ask people who have clothes in the same size as you if they have anything they donate want. You can also buy from online stores which sell secon-hand clothing, such as eBay.
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