TAKE THE CHICONOMISTA STYLE QUIZ

How much of a 'chiconomista' are you really? Take our style quiz to keep on track with chiconomics and ensure what you are buying works for you and will work hard for its space in your wardrobe!

CHICONOMICS STYLE QUIZ

Simple maths can help you shop and in line with The Laws Of Chiconomics, print off and use the quiz below to help calculate whether an item is worth buying (courtesy of US In Style magazine)

START WITH A VALUE OF 100 – ADD OR SUBTRACT AS YOU GO:

1. Does it go with more than 3 things you own? YES (+5); NO (-10)

2. How many seasons can you wear it in? ONE (-5); TWO (+0); THREE (+5); ALL FOUR (+ 10)

3. Would your boyfriend / boss (if work appropriate) or glam girlfriend approve? YES (+5); NO (-5)

4. How often will you wear it? OFTEN (+10); SOMETIMES (-10); ONCE (-15)

5. If it's a clothing item, does it need dry cleaning? YES (-5); NO (+5)

6. Will it transition from day to night? YES (+5); NO (-5)

7. When was it last in style? WHEN WASN'T IT? (+10); FALL 1991 (-10)

8. Do you need to lose weight for it to fit? YES (-50); NO (+5)

RESULTS:

50 & BELOW – Purchase at your own peril

50-95 – Proceed with caution

100-120 – You love it, it looks great and is a good choice

121 & ABOVE – Buy one in every colour

CHICONOMICS is all about buying key pieces that will last more than one season. In essence, looking stylish doesn’t have to come at a cost it is simply about investing in yourself and adding some focus. What you settle for must be “futureproof” – you should refuse to be “a fickle trend hound” and the investment in understanding your own Personal Style will take you a long way.