The Style Series: How To Look Your Best This Semester

A new semester is almost in full swing. You are about to meet new people and attend a lot of new events, so naturally you want to look your best. At the same time, you have to plan for those late nights and a tendency to go to class in a pair of pajamas. Good news, students: track suits are very trendy this year!

Here are some style tips that will help you to look your best this semester.

1. Know Your Strengths

   To look your best, you have to know your strengths. Knowing what colours look best on you (the key to this is to figuring out your undertones), dressing for your shape, and dressing in a way that makes you feel comfortable will give you a solid foundation on what to wear.

2. Dress With Your Personal Style in Mind

   It is important that you keep in mind whatever personal style you tend to gravitate toward. When you feel like yourself, you will be more confident, and, as a result, you will look a lot better than if you tried to wear something that wasn’t "you."

3. Be Realistic; Master the Comfortable Yet Stylish Look

   Despite your best intentions, there are going to be a lot of days where you don’t feel like putting in a lot of effort. This makes sense; you have a lot on your plate! When thinking about what items to fill your closet, aim for comfortable, easy-to-wear options that are still cool. For example, have some great sweaters to choose from, a great pair of jeans, some fitted t-shirts, and one great jacket (like a jean or faux leather jacket). Smaller details like a scarf, sunglasses, or red lipstick can make you seem effortlessly polished. This tip will help you look great all semester long and not just on special occasions.

4. Plan For Your Worst Days

   As mentioned above, there are going to be a lot of times when you’ve just pulled an all-nighter, are short on time, and have to rush to class. Set out an outfit each week that you can wear on those days. Make it something that you can throw on quickly but that looks effortless.

LD West is the brand behind the original holster: a mix between a cell-phone holder and a wallet that is as stylish as it is functional. We also offer a variety of other accessories that are perfect for helping you look your best this semester. Click here to view our entire selection.