Let’s face it. Even the humblest person among us has just a little vanity. We want to appear as attractive and desirable people, and fashion sure comes in handy to do the job. After all, we often judge others by their appearance as harshly as we criticize our own appearance. Unfair? Perhaps. Nonetheless, how to dress is a topic we all address.

Remember when your Mom first let you pick out your own clothes? What a heady moment! Some children are highly opinionated on colors and styles. Children intuitively know that clothes reflect personality. An exuberant outgoing personality gravitates to bright colors and strong designs, while the quiet introspective sort may choose an elegant velvet or soft pink.

As kids approach adulthood, individual personalities come into their own and begin to shape their individual ideas on how to dress, integrating fashion elements into that mix.

Some people possess a natural knack for putting clothes together, dramatically pulling off what would be outrageous for someone of a less vivacious bent. Some of us are not so blessed and while having a good idea of the image we want to project, just can’t put that look together.

For those of us with little talent in the how to dress venue, here are some tips.

- A lack of self confidence can contribute greatly to the fashion dunce cap syndrome. Work on your self confidence. Join a Toastmasters Club if you’re the shy type. Take a class in self-defense. Do some volunteer work. Self confidence works wonders, and you’ll see it show up in the most surprising places, like fashion choices.

- Your personality is unique. You are the only “you”! We project our personality in many ways, one of which is our topic, how to dress. You know who you are better than anyone else, with the possible exception of your mother. When you embrace your own uniqueness, how to dress is no longer a mysterious and frightening thing. The world of fashion offers countless ways to express yourself and look good doing so!

Remember, you’re not limited by current fashion offerings. Retro looks can set you off nicely. The 1940’s tailored styles offer a look of quality without fussiness. The Flapper years can be easily adapted to a Clubbing enthusiast. Native American styles and materials create stylish elegant looks, and their jewelry is a fantastic, almost foolproof treasure chest of accessories. Middle East cultures can be a fashion goldmine of how to dress fabrics and cuts. Flowing dresses of beaded silk combined with arm and ankle bracelets can really make a statement.

From demure to flamboyant, there’s a style to suit your personality. The how to dress question needs only your unique individual personality to put you in the spotlight of a true trend setter.

Don’t settle for blending into the crowd. However you pull the look off, make sure its yours!