Well, I'm not sure who persists in annoying habits. It couldn't be yours truly.
Before I retired, I got to attend an employer sponsored seminar on wardrobe. I learned a lot. I'll share for those who are fashion challenged as I am.
For women, there are four styles of choosing a wardrobe: (1) Natural; (2) Romantic; (3) Classic; and (4) Dramatic.
Most women fall into the natural category (as described in nvr's post). Natural dressing is the easiest. Wardrobe choices are practical and mostly casual.
The classic look is just that - suits, coordinating blouses, not fussy, almost always acceptable fashion.
The romantic look has lots of ruffles and lace, gossamer fabrics, often soft colors.
The dramatic look consists of bold patterns and quirky designs that do not follow tradition. I have a friend who wears broomstick skirts and flowing tops that are very eye-catching.
After attending the seminar, I started to branch out. I was a natural-classic. I went and bought some romantic and dramatic pieces to get out of my rut. It's fun to surprise people by not being as predictable as I used to be. What a great excuse to do some shopping!
Regards,
SandraC