Gok Wan: Fashion's Mr Nice Guy
iVillage.co.uk caught up with the nation's favourite stylist for a chat about specs, celebrities, and what really floats the 'fairy Gok mother's' boat
Is it still possible to be stylish on a budget and do you have any secret credit crunch fashion tips?
Gok Wan: Disposable dressing is a thing of the past. For a long time people were buying an outfit for the weekend and then throwing it away afterwards. I think buying quality is key if you want value for money. Invest in classics and know how to check a garment for quality. If you buy a cheap garment with bad stitching you know that it's going to fall apart after washing so it's a bad investment.
When you're buying an item of clothing, think of how it fits into your wardrobe. If it goes with three different items in your wardrobe, and is in keeping with the season's look it's probably going to a winner. Another tip is to think about how that item translates from day to night.
Accessories are always going to be cheaper than buying garments too, so instead of buying a waistcoat or a gilet to go with a dress, think about investing in some strong accessories.
Glasses are very much part of your signature style. What are your tips for choosing specs?
Gok Wan: Just like different cuts of clothing suit different body shapes and different shapes of specs suit different face shapes. If you've got a big old personality and you want to show that off, then go for something a bit more contemporary. If you're not into that sort of thing then go for something a bit more classic like the rectangular black frames that I wear. A lot of places like Specsavers do two for one offers too, so you can choose a more outrageous pair for the evenings and a more conventional day look.
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