I always feel good wearing red shoes!
And yes, a decent haircut is a must - if you look like a mop you feel like a mop.

Kari, I wanted to reply hours ago to this wonderful thread and just got back from sushi.

Having my short hair trimmed and highlighted regularly makes me feel more like "me." Any delays in my monthly schedule gets me feeling less than fab.

Dressing up for the day, no matter where I am going, is important to me. I find I really do like dressing up or "dressing for the day."

I like wearing fun shoes that add personality to my outfit.

Makeup is essential to my entire look, especially lipstick.

Pearls seem to make a regular appearance.

Checking in with YLF each day is the icing on the cake!

Recent aha moments:
Footwear can make or break an outfit, but it's not the cost of comfort.
Drapey jersey dresses were not made for bodies like mine.
Shutter pleated dresses were not made for bodies like mine.
Say no to assymetrical necklines which seem to make my face more assymetrical than it already is.
Structure is my friend.

A very relaxed vibe can be stylish too.

(I love reading through this thread, Kari! Thanks for starting it. I am adding it to my favorites).

I don't like fussy clothes. I don't think my style is particularly minimalistic, but all of my individual pieces really are, and I never noticed this before! I have predominantly solid coloured pieces in predictable silhouettes, and I'd rather play with texture and fabric than print and lots of ruffles, asymmetrical draping, etc. most of time apparently. I found this very interesting when I figured it out, lol.

This has turned into such a fun thread for me to read! I'm learning a lot through your insight and suggestions, too. (Shannon, I have very dry and calloused feet right now, so I'm going to take your suggestion! I tend to kick off socks in my sleep but perhaps I can keep them on long enough for the lotion to sink in.)

Elisabeth, I just notice that when I wear glasses and have moisturized my face that morning (as opposed to the night before), I get MUCH greasier/oilier than I do without glasses during the day, and it drives me batty!

Also wanted to add a revelation that isn't new to me, but something that has shaped my footwear selections for the past several years:
Shoes CAN be comfortable the first time you wear them. Shoes should NOT dig blisters into your feet. You shouldn't have to break in your foot to fit a cheaply made/uncomfortable shoe!