Subtlety because no girl who has “allure” is a fashionista-sandwich who layers all the season’s must-have pieces. There’s you, your look, what draws the backdrop of your outfit. To which will be added little fashion “sweets” that will add spice, the unexpected. Style.
Above all, don’t compile all these tips from head to toe (this is also tip number 10, “Less is more”), but pick and choose according to your feelings and keep only a few. One item of clothing, a bold makeup look, a well-chosen accessory are enough to change everything.
Finally, no ready-made formula here. No boring, irrevocable rules (nothing is more fashionable than bypassing them). Instead, tips. Little tricks that are easy and work. Quick and well.
1.PRINTED MATERIALS
Take any basic . Say, skinny jeans and white sneakers. Then put on a shirt with a bold print. Tadam! Magic. Shirt, yes, but also coat, dress, pants, skirt, or jumpsuit. —everything can be dressed up in trendy prints.
The right inspiration? All the Alessandro Michele shows for Gucci , the god of retro mix and match. For trained pupils, it goes very strong, very far. Sharp style exercises to boost our creativity.
How do I do it?
To start, simply choose a bold printed piece and go easy on the other pieces. This might look like a flashy printed shirt, skinny jeans, sneakers, and a black coat.
Once you’re comfortable, move on to the next level by mixing prints together.
Mix the same family of prints: wide and thin stripes or small and large checks.Floral patterns and stripes are the easiest to mix and match with other prints. A floral skirt and a striped coat? Gorgeous!
Do not mix more than 3 different prints.
Do not mix more than three different colors. Beginner level: black and white is impeccable and guaranteed to be a no-fashion faux pas.
Work in a harmony of colors by choosing a dominant touch. For example, a dominant orange that can be found in each of the pieces of the outfit, in small touches.
Even more daring? Animal prints make a comeback every season. And when mixed together (leopard and zebra, for example), in contrasting shades, it’s a guaranteed sharp look.
To find out more: The Women’s Journal present, What are our tips for mixing prints?
2. A VERY FASHIONABLE PIECE
There’s no need to change your wardrobe every season. The right piece that will blend into several of our looks is enough. It’s up to you to keep your eyes peeled and spot the must-have piece that will suit you and coordinate with several pieces in your wardrobe (at least two tops if it’s a bottom—and vice versa—and two pairs of shoes).
This is undoubtedly the key to style, what we call a “signature.” Capturing a trend and incorporating it, in small touches, into your look, your “me.” Updating it. Personalizing it.
“Clothing is a concept of oneself that one wears on oneself.”
Take a look at the Fashion Specials in the specialist magazines that launch the season to detect the underlying trends. Analyze the ones you like (why) and the ones you don’t like (why). Identify three that you’ll try on in-store before opting for THE piece that will make your season… and probably longer.
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