8 Secrets of Women Who Always Look Put Together

A slight half tuck. A loose roll of the sleeve. Small extra steps go a long way in the presentation of an otherwise boring oxford shirt.

There are two rules of fit you must follow: 1) Know what looks great on your shape, and 2) befriend your tailor. Hemming those culottes jumpsuits by even just one inch could make all the difference.

We're not calling it a "theme"...but rather a motif. If you want that killer new denim mini to stand out in a good way, pair it with wools and suedes (not silks and rayons).

You may think no one notices it's been two weeks since your last mani. But they do. Trimmed nails and soft cuticles give the illusion that everything else you're wearing is expensive and important.

Like your nails, people also notice raveling threads. Do a gut-check before you leave the house and steam out any wrinkles, buff off any shoe scuffs, clip any errant strings and give the ol' lint roller a whirl. (It may sound obvious but you may also be picking off dog hair as we speak.)

Raw-hemmed culotte jeans are a lot--we know. But ladies who always look put together? Always pair them with more classic, neutral pieces.

There's a difference. Keep your sneakers clean and your elastic fabrics form-fitting and you should be just fine.

But regardless of what you're wearing, your posture speaks volume. Hold your chin up, your shoulders back and your tummy in. And whatever it is you're wearing will suddenly hang the way it's supposed to.