For In Style’s latest issue, Christina Applegate reveals her favorite fashion tips, PEOPLE reports

Christina Applegate reveals her favorite fashion tips

. “I love sophisticated fashion, and I also love to be funky,” she tells the magazine. “I don’t follow trends. I like things that are a little bit off and a little bit interesting.” “I have a friend who always calls me a chimney sweep because I tend to dress like one,” she jokes. “I don’t like doing my hair, so I wear the same cap every day–an ugly tweed old-man’s golfer’s cap.” “I think that if you’re wearing something that isn’t you, you’re just uncomfortable. I know what is going to look good on my body. I don’t want to be concerned all night about whether or not it fits or if my backside is hanging out.” “I believe in black pants because anything goes with them. I also think it’s important to have great jeans that fit your body. I can’t do the skinny jean. I just don’t have the body.”

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