“Style is not just about clothes, nor is it something bestowed upon you if you are the correct shape or size. Style is about the way you hold yourself and move through the world. It is about paying attention to the details of you, which means embracing and taking full advantage of what you have to work with. Go forth exfoliated and moisturized; be kind to your freckles; lose the ponytail; and position that pelvis. It will do far more for you than new outfit.”
This is The Blind Spot offered at the end of each chapter in Tim Gunn’s first book A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style (purchase new from Amazon starting at $7.48, used at $1.11). Gunn, a DC native, is known for his role as common sense critiquer in the Lifetime reality style show Project Runway, but you can use him as a resource as well.
In his book he covers fit, closet control, preparing to shop, how to actually shop, when to say yes and when to say no to trends and so on. Proper piper Tim Gunn also dedicates the majority of one chapter to the importance of posture. Posture is not often taken into account in the fashion arena, but is just as critical as what you place on your body.
In Chapter Five Shoulders Back: Style from the Inside Out starts with one of Tim’s many insightful lessons. Tim says, “No matter how spectacular a look, if the person inside it is bent, lopsided, crumpled, or otherwise hunched, there is simply no saving it.” Whether wearing jeans and a tee or a Dior ball gown, you will appear less attractive if your posture is not proper. Tim’s main focus in this chapter is posture, but he does not end without the mention of your skin, hair, makeup and more. All of these aspects work together to create your overall look and one is not complete without the other.
Remember to keep your chin up and shoulders back to keep your style intact. Continue your style learning curve with Tim’s new book Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making It Work (purchase new from Amazon starting at $3.99, used at $2.97).
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East Coast Chic (ECC) began as a fashion blog in 2010. I created ECC because the diversity of style on the East Coast is inspirational and endless. ECC allows me to share my favorite fashion thoughts and spots from my headquarters in Washington, DC, as well as other trend setting states along the East Coast and beyond. 
