1. When in doubt, size up.

Go for a size bigger if you’re not sure whether to size up or down, as it’s likely that the clothing will eventually shrink.  After all, oversized clothes look so much better rather than something that looks too small.  Also, it’s easier to adjust a garment that is too large… you can’t really tell your tailor to “sretch” your sweater for you.

2. Don’t just rely on your size.  Shop for your body and try on other sizes as well.

Don’t just buy S because you’re considered a size small- size L might look great on you if you ive it a try (depending on the garment, of course).  Experiment with fits.

3.  Size down in leather shoes.

Leather shoes expand over time, more than any other type of shoe.  If you by a size down they’ll eventually fit you like a glove… you just have to toughen up during the breaking in stage.

4.  Don’t buy clothes for a “future” you.

Don’t purchase something in a size down if you plan on being skinnier in the future.  Similarly, don’t buy a sophisticated garment to wear for the job you don’t have yet, but would like to.

5.  Try on clothes that look ugly on the coat hanger.

Don’t overlook the clothes that look unappealing on the hanger.  Once you try them on, you might discover that they prove the opposite.