|Before you spend money on extras, make sure you have the essentials covered. Buy pieces that complement each other and are timeless. A neutral pencil skirt will be fashionable for years to come and can be updated for the seasons with a fashionable new top.

}{There are nearly unlimited options available for hair accessories. Accessories for your hair include scrunchies in a myriad of colors and fabrics, headbands, elegant barrettes, and even clip-on hair extensions. Don't forget to include hair accessories. For instance, if you are going for a sporty look, match a ponytail holder to your track suit for a great look and practicality. Choose fancier hair accessories to match fancier outfits.

}{When you want to look slimmer, avoid stripes which run horizontally. These stripes will give the illusion of widening and this is not the look you want to achieve. Instead, wear a vertical stripe pattern that will make you look tall instead of wide.

|Coloring your hair at summertime is a good way to add some fashion to your ensemble. Make sure, however, that you do what's necessary to maintain the health of your hair. Spend the money on a solid conditioning treatment meant for colored hair, and use it religiously to keep your color pure and your hair looking healthy.

|Sheer clothing can be sexy, but it is important that it is not too sheer. Wearing something that is too sheer, particularly in private areas, will make you look trashy more than it will make you look classy.