Fashion trends are a lot like leaves in the wind. One moment they’re blowing away, and the next second they’re slapping you in the face. While leg warmers and hats that don’t fit might be popular for awhile, staying in style year after year isn’t hard when you know where to look and have a few ground rules you follow.

First off, avoid spandex and cropped shirts. If something looks irrational or ridiculous, just let it go. Once you have that vital rule down pat, you can move into wearing patterns and coordinating your outfits. While your belt can match your shoes and your shirt should match your shoes, make sure your shirt and pants never match each other. While www.Offers.com will connect you with some great deals, you can’t purchase common sense. Common sense says that if you match too much, you start to look bland and almost camouflaged. That’s a bad thing.

Also, ’tis the season to be simple. While prints are always welcome, don’t go overboard. A good print makes you look sophisticated and complex, but it won’t make people lose their lunch. Imagine you’re trying to make people’s eyes caress your beautifully covered body. Don’t make them seasick. Also, make sure you’re living in the second decade of the 21st century, and leave the intentional ripping and sand-blasted details on your 2002 jeans where they belong. It’s okay to think fondly about the past, so long as you don’t repeat its mistakes.

Once you have a handle on what to avoid, incorporate small, trendy items into your look such as a piece of jewelry, a purse, or other accessory. With this strategy, your look will be both fashionable and current with the latest styles.