The Chic List The 10 rules I live and dress by - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Fashion The Chic List The 10 rules I live and dress by By Joanne Hegarty - April 24, 2022 Fashion columnist and influencer Joanne Hegarty on her top fashion lessons. Getting older is a privilege we can never take for granted. And I much prefer being the age I am now than in my 20s, wobbling down the path of self-discovery. There’s lots of wisdom – about life in general and style in particular – that comes with the passing of time, and because I love a good list I decided to write my lessons down. Let me know what yours are. A PRELOVED DRESS BY ISRAELI DESIGNER YIGAL AZROUEL FOUND ON RESALE DESIGNER WEBSITE PHOENIXSTYLE.CO.UK Know yourself. This is the best advice I’ve heard recently. When you do, you tend not to take yourself too seriously – and your relationships with other people become more straightforward. Don’t queue! These days I will never wait outside a store or a restaurant for the privilege of giving them my hard-earned cash. Our time is too precious. Only buy what you love. When shopping for something new, ask yourself whether you really like it. If the answer’s lukewarm, walk away. If you’re uncertain, go in-store, try it on, do a few twirls then leave. If it’s still on your mind a week or two later, invest! Nail your personal style. One simple task can help you – start a Pinterest board and pin looks that catch your eye. Your subconscious does all the work, and very soon a pattern of your likes and dislikes will emerge. Work with these images the next time you shop. Push your fashion boundaries. Just as it’s good to keep your mind open to new friendships, relationships and experiences, the same goes for your clothes. I love a curated wardrobe but you need a few style surprises tucked in there too. Treat others as you want to be treated. I have no time for mean-spirited people and when I feel I’m in the same sphere as one, I make a quick exit. Knowing when to pick your battles is important. Sometimes saying nothing is best. Small talk is a necessity but I struggle with too much of it. I start glazing over and have to adjust my face in the loo. Bag a pair of flats. I love amazing heels, but the way to make them last is to avoid walking far in them. From car to bar is a great rule. So is flats in the bag for walking. Jewellery is a great form of self-expression. The right pieces will stay with you for a lifetime. Approach the small details with great enthusiasm. From the lipstick you wear to the flowers you buy, these little things help to make life richer. Relish them. The minimalist way to finish off an outfit. Bracelet, £250, bymalenebirger.com Add some zing. Sandals, £49.99, mango.com The cream of the crops. Trousers, £79, arket.com This style is timeless. Skirt, £440, annamasonlondon.co.uk A twist on the striped classic. Cardigan, £59, cosstores.com Great paired with tailored pieces. Shirt, £160, Anine Bing, net-a-porter.com Follow me on Instagram @thestylistandthewardrobe RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Rochelle Humes has launched a gorgeous new edit with Next Shop the YOU Magazine Instagram YOU picks the best new-in buys from M& S Popular in Fashion Laura Jackson has teamed up with Next for the chicest knitwear January 22, 2020 Holly Willoughby’ s birthday dress is another Zara bargain February 10, 2020 The Instagram-famous & Other Stories wool blazer is back in stock August 31, 2022 Lorraine just wore Emma Willis’ Next collection from head to toe March 17, 2020 The prettiest spring dresses under £100 March 1, 2022 Everyone is buying Holly’ s gorgeous gingham Oasis dress May 14, 2020 13 bargain dresses to buy in ASOS’ s extra 20 per cent June 10, 2020 This £20 H& M dress is set to be the social media June 26, 2020 Stacey Solomon x Primark is back for a third collection with July 20, 2020 Searches for this perfect heatwave summer top style are up 5000% August 10, 2020 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved