A best dressed...

As a stylist, fashion and technical designer, there are three main factors I take in consideration when defining the term “Best Dressed.”

There is no need to be a size “0” and absolutely no need to be in your 20s.  There are divine best dressed ladies in their grand 80s and other ones that possess full figures and healthy sizes.

To be a “best dressed,” you must be a natural and possess unique qualities.  The main factors are volume, balance and character.  And there are many very important categories under each of these factors.  As a style consultant and designer it is my duty to be honest and guide an individual properly throughout this process.

I take all these factors  a little further and mix them with my  technical knowledge, always taking into  consideration the individual “personal flair.”  I had seen many times how many individuals in the professional, artistic or high power ends are dressed and advise by many of these very costly personal stylists and the results at the end are sad flops…  That’s when these individuals end up in the “don’t” list.

A best-dressed woman or gentleman possesses their own very personal style; I call it “flair.”  If you wear or buy a specific item or color just because someone says, “That’s what’s in and everyone is wearing it,” then you’re not a best dressed, you’re just a follower.

Also, it is very important that you wear your ensemble; the ensemble shouldn’t wear you.

A personal stylist is a person who advises his or her clients about trends, colors, make-up and styles.  A style editor will copy and paste what personal stylists, buyers, merchandisers and designers dictate for the seasons.  Not many style editors or personal stylists possess the necessary flair to predict what designers are thinking about or what the next season is projected to be.

Many times a stylist is hired to help the client find and develop a look, and many times these stylists just take in consideration what they read, see in stores, or browse in fashion magazines. WRONG!  You will never be a real best dressed if you follow that approach. You just will be a great copycat, at best.

Remember, if you want to be a “Best Dressed,” you must find your own personal flair. Then be careful with the volume, study the balance and, finally, define the character.

You may just end up in the next “Best Dressed” list…

I’ll be watching…

Design by Raoul Blanco