30 things that can throw an otherwise classic New England female ensemble

While Southern and Mid-Atlantic styles have their own flavor, here are some things to avoid for a classic New England aesthetic: 

1. Ruffles
2. Tunics
3. Gold sandals
4. ¾ length sleeves
5. Capris pants
6. Cap sleeves
7. Jeans with heels
8. Shorts with heels
9. Giant sunglasses
10. Low rise anything
11. Crew neck sweaters over t-shirts
12. Boot cut pants
13. Anything from The North Face
14. Uggs
15. Tank tops
16. Shorts that are too short
17. Clothes that are too tight
18. Deep scoop necks
19. Heavy (clunky) jewelry and over-sized buttons
20. Darts in shirts and jackets
21. Baby cables on a sweater
22. Shiny pocketbooks or jackets
23. Sparkles on anything
24. More than a bit of make-up (it helps less than most people think)
25. Black workout gear in the supermarket (just my pet peeve)
26. Black golf or tennis wear
27. Extra-long sweater jackets/cardigans
28. Polo shirts with long plackets
29. Hooded sweaters 
30. Strong perfume