1. Be Bold and Bright
First and foremost, New Year’s resolutions should give you the opportunity to become bolder, brighter, and more empowered. Which means: if you want to wear bright colors and make a statement, then go for it! Now is not the time to get smaller or take up less space in the world. Wear the thing “they” said you “couldn’t” wear. Be outrageous. Flatter yourself. If what you wear tells people what you stand for or how you feel about yourself, then use it to show the people of 2018 how you do you.Looks to inspire you:
2. Be Sexy — for You
For all too long, femmes have been conditioned to believe that sexy is a thing you should be for other people’s enjoyment. While it’s nice to share yourself with another person, too often, that’s not what we’re doing when we dress or act “sexy.” There’s nothing wrong with showing yourself a little love and tapping into your own sensuality — but we need to make sure that, when we do it, we’re loving ourselves first. So let’s make a resolution to take back the gaze and find a little self-love first — so that when we choose to share our “sexy,” it’s an empowered, consensual choice.Looks to inspire you:
3. Be Fancy
These days, it feels like everyone’s dressing down — from the theatre to the office, loose jeans and hoodies seem to be the norm. But sometimes it feels good to dress up and go out looking like a million bucks. The good news is: you don’t need a million bucks to get a little fancy. Just a few nice pieces with some statement jewelry, and you’re all set for a night on the town — or a very fancy trip to the grocery store. Whatever floats your boat!Looks to inspire you:
4. Be Unconventionally Professional
In the working world, dressing “professionally” usually means either a) dressing as masculine as possible or b) muting your clothing choices so as not to “distract” anyone in the office. (Sigh.) In 2018, let’s take back the office. Yes, you can be professional and still look femme. Yes, you can wear bright colors or unconventional designs and still get the job done. You spend the majority of your waking hours at work — don’t waste another minute trying to please other people with your appearance.Looks to inspire you:
5. Be a Show-Off
According to society, one of the worst things we can do is be proud of ourselves — and want to share that pride. Too often, we take that advice to mean that we should hide ourselves even when we’ve got something special to share. The thing is, there’s a line between showing off to make other people feel bad about what they don’t have and showing off the parts of yourself — mental and physical — that you love. In 2018, emphasize some of your favorite assets with off-the-shoulder, peek-a-boo, and cropped pieces. Be a show-off — because pride is only a “sin” when you’re using it as a weapon.
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What are YOUR New Year’s fashion resolutions? Share your photos and resolutions in SmartGlamour wear on Instagram with the hashtag #SmartGlamourNYE! (And if you need a few pieces to get yourself started, check out the SmartGlamour shop now! Our end of year sale is going now – 20% off + free shipping will be added to your cart automatically, ending on Jan 1st, don’t miss it!)
