RULE 3: Celebrate your individuality.

“Fashion is a form of self expression,” says Melinda Janian, designer and co-founder of Melinda & Narina. Whether through a vintage brooch or quirky print, inject a little bit of yourself into every outfit.

RULE 4: Be Confident.

Never, ever wear anything that you don't feel comfortable in. "It doesn't matter how much money you spend, if you lack confidence, your outfit loses its appeal," says Veronique Xavier, head buyer and designer for Wanted Shoes.