1. Dress for your age group; dressing appropriately for your age is always the best rule. This doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with it, let it be elegant versus trendy.

2. Splurge on classic pieces; a black blazer, the skinny pant, a classic suit, the perfect pumps.

3. Black will never go out of style. Mix some into your wardrobe; for both night and everyday.

4. Don’t splurge on trends in small doses to “save money.” In the end you will only be ending up with a bunch of junk when you could have gotten yourself that one item you’ve always craved.

5. If you’re happy in what you’re in, you feel beautiful and like a million dollars, then that’s what matters the most.

6. Neutrals are your friend; always have some gray, navy and white to work with.

7. Make friends with a shoe cobbler, he will soon become your very favorite person.

8. Never settle on a bag, as she will be your key statement piece. It’s OK to splurge here.

9. White after Labor Day is a sin, unless it’s done with panache. You can wear white year round, just be careful when it comes to shoes.

10. Coco Chanel said it best, “Elegance is refusal.” Always keep this in mind when leaving the house and take off that one extra accessory. It’s better to be a touch underdressed than it is to be completely overdressed