Well, first off you’re going to need to lose that rat-tail. Now that we have that settled, we can begin. When shopping for clothes, you shouldn’t just buy what you think looks cute. Make sure you try it on so you won’t have to go through the misery of returning something after you go home and realize that it makes you look fat. You should buy clothes that look flattering on you. If you aren’t sure if an outfit is right for you then ask a sales associate or a friend. After all, what are friends for?

In order to be stylish, you need to wear something that you like and if you’re preppy then it should be colorful and fun. You should enjoy what you wear instead of just buying boring old clothes that everyone else has. Sometimes it’s good to follow trends, like leggings, but if you wear them when they are going out of style, then that can be a fashion DON’T. When shopping for clothes, try to be as original as you can be and make your wardrobe your own, not Jessica Simpson’s.

If you are trying to look stylish on a low budget then don’t worry- -there are many things that you can wear/do to keep you lookin’ fly. You should try to go shopping a t least once a month so you are updated with the latest trends. Just because you are going shopping doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to spend all of your dough. You should try hitting the sales rack at some of your favorite stores; you never know what you may find. Many people think that just because it was on sale that means it is ugly or out of style. This isn’t the case, however. If you find something that you think you can pull off, get it.

Here’s another money-saving tip: wear clothes from past seasons. Many people believe that if you bought something in December then you can’t wear it in May. Well, depending on whether it was a bubble jacket or not, you can still wear it. If something you bought a few months back is starting to look appealing to you once again then put it on and work it, girl!

The most important thing is that you are being yourself and wearing what feels right for you. Don’t be something you’re not.