Fashion Makeovers - 5 Tips For a Successful DIY Fashion Makeover

You wake up one morning feeling on top of the world; you open the cupboard and what you see doesn't really fill you with confidence. In fact it's the opposite - you want to scream! You're looking at clothes but don't know what to wear. You realise you've reached your own 'fashion makeover' time - Right now!

Fashion makeovers have become popular as TV entertainment. So is it possible to achieve a great result with a 'Do it yourself Fashion Makeover'? And how do you go about getting the results you've seen from all those Fashion Makeovers TV shows?

Here are 5 tips for achieving great results with your own DIY Fashion Makeover:

1- Mix and Match!

This is the easiest and most important step in fashion makeovers. Mix and match colours, fashion, or materials. Suit jackets with jeans look great, even in a courtroom. Wearing those same jeans with that short summer dress says 'I'm fun!'

Go crazy, but not tacky! (Yes, there is a difference).

2- There is also a difference between sexy and slutty.

Some girls can pull it off. Not all. There is a rule out there, and we hope you've heard about it. It's called the '1 in 3' rule. If you're wearing a miniskirt, then there should be no cleavage or midriff exposed. That's right, the three parts are thighs, midriff and cleavage... and the rule is 'only one at a time!'

3- Throw in something 'clashy!'

Yes, dare to be different. If you're wearing a suit, throw in something metallic, golden or crimson that attracts the eye. Are you wearing jeans? Try a silk tie. The idea is to surprise the person looking at you.

A good place to put those surprises would be in things like your belt buckle, the colour of your handbag or you shoes.

You can call this Step: the 'Flashy' - of fashion makeovers.

4- Sunglasses say 'Sunshine!'

And the sunshine can be your face. Don't go overboard with those gaudy frames that are so big you look like you're sitting in a car! Wear the streamlined ones and you can never go wrong. There's yet to be a picture of an ugly girl in sunglasses, even if it's just to keep your hair out of the way.

5- Don a Hat - If you dare.

This one is going to need some daring. The simple act of throwing on a hat can make you the hottest girl in the room. First, you need to dare to do it. Second, you need the panache to carry it off. Yes, it might sound a bit daunting, but if carried through you will cut an image that is hard to ignore. Stick to the time tested French berets and fedoras. Avoid the baseball ones, unless you're heading for the stadium that is.

If you're still felling unsure of being successful doing it yourself, then the best advice is to seek out an experienced professional in doing fashion makeovers, who will help you get the best results for you.