• Free resources
  • Getting started
  • Home
  • Work with me
    • One-on-one services
    • Events
    • Group programs
    • The corporate closet
    • Life beyond the closet
  • Client love
  • About Ketura
  • Blog
  • Home
  • Free resources
  • Getting started
  • Home
  • Work with me
    • One-on-one services
    • Events
    • Group programs
    • The corporate closet
    • Life beyond the closet
  • Client love
  • About Ketura
  • Blog
 
 
Joyful Closet

DISCOVER. CONFIDENCE.

To schedule a discovery call, please email Ketura@JoyfulCloset.com

or call 202-352-7120

  • Recent Posts

    • What not to wear to work in the summer
    • How to make new outfits from old clothes
    • Trump Merkel Photo and the Power of Clothing
    • Cute tote bags
    • How to wear new colors
  • Archives

    • June 2018
    • May 2018
    • January 2018
    • December 2017
    • November 2017
    • October 2017
    • August 2017
    • July 2017
    • April 2017
    • March 2017
    • February 2017
    • January 2017
    • December 2016
    • November 2016
    • October 2016
    • September 2016
    • July 2016
    • June 2016
    • May 2016
    • April 2016
    • March 2016
    • February 2016
    • January 2016
    • December 2015
    • November 2015
    • October 2015
    • September 2015
    • August 2015
    • July 2015
    • June 2015
    • May 2015
    • April 2015
    • March 2015
    • February 2015
    • January 2015
    • December 2014
    • November 2014
    • October 2014
    • September 2014
    • August 2014
    • July 2014
    • June 2014
    • April 2014
    • March 2014
    • February 2014
    • January 2014
    • December 2013
    • November 2013
    • October 2013
    • September 2013
    • August 2013
    • July 2013
    • June 2013
    • May 2013
    • April 2013
    • March 2013
    • February 2013
    • January 2013
    • December 2012
    • November 2012
    • October 2012
    • September 2012
    • August 2012
    • July 2012
    • June 2012
    • May 2012
    • April 2012
    • December 2011
    • November 2011
    • August 2011
    • July 2011
    • June 2011
    • May 2011
    • April 2011
    • March 2011
    • February 2011
    • January 2011
    • December 2010
    • November 2010
    • October 2010
    • September 2010
    • August 2010
    • July 2010
    • June 2010
    • May 2010
    • April 2010
    • March 2010
    • February 2010
    • January 2010
    • December 2009
    • November 2009
    • October 2009
    • September 2009
    • August 2009
    • July 2009
    • June 2009
    • May 2009
    • April 2009
    • March 2009
    • February 2009
    • January 2009
    • December 2008
    • November 2008
    • October 2008
  • Categories

    • Accessories
    • Color
    • Executive presence
    • Fashion Over 40
    • Getting Organized
    • Networking
    • Personal branding
    • Personal change
    • Personal Style
    • Plus-Size Fashion
    • Professional style
    • Shopping
    • Stylist's Bookshelf
    • Total Transformation
    • Travel Style
    • Trends
    • Uncategorized
    • Women's Leadership
  • Tags

    Accessories closet audit closet editing Clothes to Covet collage Color Color Current Affairs DC DC fashion and style DC fashion and style blog dressing in color Etcetera evening attire fashion Getting Organized Holidays image consulting J.Crew jewelry Lifestyle Accessories Michelle Obama outerwear personal shopping Personal Style Plus-Size Fashion polyvore red red dress Sarah Palin seasonal color analysis Shoes Shopping Spring 2010 Stella McCartney style styling The Body Beautiful travel Trend Watch uniform Uniqlo utilitarian valentine's day Washington DC fashion and style

Unleashing your magnetism

Posted by Ketura

Ever seen a woman who has that certain je ne sais quoi—a woman with something special yet seemingly indefinable about her that makes her stand out?

You notice her. You want to meet her. She’s intriguing and alluring and you want to know how she does it.

She’s probably wearing something that represents a quality that appeals to you: surprise, humor, drama, or charm.

Often if you dissect the outfit of a woman like this, you’ll see a detail (or two or three) that pull you in and make you curious. It’s something a little different and edgy, and it gives her that thing we all want: magnetism.

Frankly, most of us could use a little more edge, but it’s something a few types of women could benefit from in particular.

Who could benefit from this? Anyone who’s feeling blah or bored with their outfits, who never gets compliments; who’s never had a stranger approach her to start a conversation.

It may sound hard, but it’s not. Here are a couple of examples of simple things that create edge.

  1. A woman wearing jeans; a patterned, untucked blouse; and ballet flats. The edge comes from a pair of thick, oversize sunglasses she’s sporting. She looks intriguing, and it’s all because of her glasses.
  1. A woman in a man-tailored trouser with a crisp white shirt, open at the neck, with French cuffs and silver cuff links. Her shirt requires cuff links and she’s wearing silver ones. She has fantastic hair: an edgy bob with gorgeous highlights. She has on a pair of suede loafers with cats on the front. She looks as if she probably has a sense of humor, and people who see her want to know more. It’s the haircut with definition, which gives the impression that this woman knows who she is—sharp and intelligent. (Hey, not everyone wears cats on their shoes! It’s unusual and interesting.)

Adding edge

Here are five more ways to add edge to your outfit.

  1. Wear a great jacket. It could be a jacket with a striking pattern (think: images of birds, words, or exaggerated flora). It could be one with bright colors, or it could mix a neutral color with a non-neutral color like camel and bright orange, or brown and turquoise.

  1. Choose a larger, more distinctive handbag. If you wear totes, make your next one an exaggerated shape or one in an unusual pattern or color.clarevtote3. .Try a hat. Hats are great conversation starters, because they’re so unusual. alexisbittarcuff
  1. Add sparkle. Find a way to add some sparkle, particularly if you typically wear casual separates,. Add a bold necklace or pair of earrings with crystal or other shiny detail. Wear a flat with a metallic finish, plus details like bows or buckles.
  2. Wear more than one of something. If you usually wear one bangle, wear three. If you normally wear one pendant, layer an extra chain or two to make it look more compelling.

 

  1. Via Pinterest

    via Pinterest

Are you ready to add edge? This is my specialty when I work with my clients—helping them bring their inner sparkle out. If you’d like to do that, I’d love to help.

(Ketura Persellin is an image consultant and wardrobe stylist, a blogger, and a public speaker. Please contact her to schedule an initial strategy session.)

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

This entry was posted in Personal Style. Bookmark the permalink.
← Previous Post Next Post →

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

*

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Home
  • Work with me
    • One-on-one services
    • Events
    • Group programs
    • The corporate closet
    • Life beyond the closet
  • About Ketura
  • Client love
  • Blog
  • Free resources

Copyright 2014-2018 • The Joyful Closet • 202-352-7120

WordPress website theme design and installation by the MightyLittleWebShop.com