People often say that your clothes define who you are. Generally, you wear clothes to fit the occasion. 

Some people wear clothes they feel comfortable in while others feel the need to wear stylish clothes that follow the current trends of the fashion industry. 

No matter which of these categories you fit into, here are some basic rules of selecting different clothing styles to improve your appearance. 

1. Clean and neat is acceptable; grungy and lousy ones are a no-no. 

This applies to clothes for any occasion. Wash and properly iron and maintain your clothes so they do not have that worn-out look. This applies to each detail of your appearance as well. 

Make sure that the accessories you choose match your outfit and make certain that you are well-groomed, from the top of your head to the tips of your newly-polished shoes. 

2. Wear your clothes with an attitude.

You can look elegant even if you are just wearing jeans and a white shirt; this is where class and élan comes in. 

Some people can look great even when they are wearing a sack-like dress. 

If you are the type of person who can pull off wearing jeans to a black-tie affair without looking like a “fish out of water”, then you can probably wear anything you desire and still manage to look great. 

If you are not naturally born with the appearance a super model, try to improve your appearance by paying attention to small details and trying out different types of clothes. 

Ask for a friend’s or a professional opinion to ensure that you make the most of your attributes.. 

3. Make sure that your clothes fit. 

From your underclothing to your blouse, pants, skirt, coat and shoes – never wear anything that does not fit well. 

A smooth, tailored look will further enhance your appearance and make you look as if Ralph Lauren personally designed your clothes for you. 

4. Go with trends but do not overdo it. 

If animal print is in season, acquire one piece of that theme as part of your wardrobe and pair it with something that is more understated. Never wear a tiger-print blouse, shoes and skirt all at the same time. When it comes to trends – less is more. 

5. Mix and match. 

In your wardrobe, have one item of everything: do not buy multiple pieces of the same color and style of jeans or shirts. Variety will make your outfits more fun and interesting.  

Remember that these are just fashion basics, but the basic rule is to wear whatever you feel comfortable in, experiment, have fun wearing your clothes with an attitude!