Day 4 of 30 FASHION CODES IN 30 DAYS

It’s Day 4! Yipes

Quick question! What’s the point of the “Dissecting periods” if your oufits doesn’t fit? Pants that drag on the ground and dresses that bunch up awkwardly won't make you feel stylish.

When you invest in clothing (at any price range), you’re investing in your presentation. How your clothes fit you matters. You know that one prized pair of pants that fits you just right? Well, stocking your wardrobe with similarly flattering items is not as tough as it may seem. While the perfect pants, dress and blazer may seem elusive, it's just a matter of knowing what to look for in the dressing room. I made some research and learned what to zero in on—and when to head to the tailor to let them work their magic.

If there's puckering or wrinkling in the front panel, the pants are too tight. And if there's billowing and fabric that doesn't lie flat—often when you sit down—the pants are too big.

Don't worry if the pockets look funny. No matter how well-designed the pants are and how well they fit you, the pockets have a tendency to gap when you sit down and create a bulge. Instead of ditching the pants, have the pockets removed.

If your dress pants or trousers hug your behind too tightly, they may be too small.

Modern men's trousers should be fitted on the waistline and hang straight down for a looser effect.

Length is easy to change. If you love a pair of pants or trousers but they are too long, have them hemmed. Long pants or trousers can drag and rip, which can make wearing some pants a nuisance to wear.

For the ladies, that’s when you should bring in the heels — they're an instant way to add extra inches to your height, so you can walk in long pants at ease. Just pair your bottom pieces with a pair of heels at any height to avoid any tripping or stumbling on your pants and skirts.

Your pants are likely too short if your socks show when you stand. Visible socks while standing usually means the pants are too short. Similarly, you don't want too much fabric collecting around your ankles — the sweet spot is when the pant hem sits on top of your shoes without the fabric bunching.

If you can't comfortably steer your car or hug your babe or that colleague, your blazer or suit is too tight. Aside from obvious discomfort, look out for pulling across your shoulder blades which indicates a too-snug jacket. If you're comfortable until you button it, it's up to you whether or not to go for it. Many people like the look of an open blazer, unless you're a lawyer standing before a judge, you don't have to button the jacket.

Correctly sized shoes shouldn't rub against your heels. If your heel is slipping in and out of your shoe, causing rubbing on the ankle, your shoes are too big.On the other hand, blistering around the toes may mean your shoes are too small.

One of the most telling signs that a buttoned shirt or jacket doesn't fit right is a visible "X" wrinkle around the closures.The key to a properly fitting button-down shirt is that the seams should lie flat. Look out for gaping between the buttons—which often happens on full-busted women. Shirts with a bit of stretch to them tend to sit more smoothly, but even if an otherwise flattering shirt gapes, all hope is not lost. Buttons are easily accessible.

Ladies, beware of dresses with fitted waists—they're the most challenging to fit. Everyone's waist is in a different place. To find yours, simply stand up and bend side to side—wherever you bend is your natural waist. Dresses without structured waistlines will flatter most figures.

If you are ready to see what a perfect-fit feels like, try this rules— they‘re guaranteed to make you look at your best for the “dissecting periods“, movie night, or date night. Enjoy yourself.😁😄