Fashion is a fabulous art form that serves to help us express ourselves. Following fashions is fun. But follow trends too closely and it can be expensive and risky considering that trends typically last for only one or two seasons until new trends are the focus.
Incorporating classic looks into each outfit helps to balance out the trendy pieces and keeps the trends grounded and everyday wearable. I recommend investing the majority of your wardrobe budget into your main staple wardrobe pieces. These main pieces should be the backbone of your style. Your accent pieces and any trendy pieces should be the less expensive pieces as you probably will not wear them as often as your staples.
In addition to evaluating the value and cost of trends, remember to evaluate how the trend looks on you. Is the trend flattering on you? How will you feel 1, 5 or 10 years from now when you look back on photos of you wearing this particular trend? Are you following this trend simply because you saw it on the runway or on a celebrity? Only wear what suits you and makes you feel and look fabulous. Don't let the clothes wear you.
