Upping Your Fashion Game Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated With These Simple Styling Tips, Like Adding Pops Of Color Or Experimenting With Layering
Do you sometimes look at people’s cool, elaborate outfits online and get a little insecure about your personal style?
I feel that way often, as I’m passionate about beauty and fashion but have never had a super creative or experimental fashion sense.
However, after living in a big city and paying close attention to online fashion trends for years, I’ve picked up some styling tips along the way that help make my outfits a bit more special.
These tips are great for people trying to up their fashion game but aren’t quite sure where to start. Don’t worry – I’ve got you!
Add a pop of color
If you feel safe in more monochrome looks or like to sport neutral colors a lot, there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, neutrals and monochrome outfits are in right now.
However, wearing them all the time can easily start to feel boring and make your outfit feel more like a uniform. The solution? Add a pop of color!
Next time you’re out shopping, treat yourself to an accessory in a fun color. For instance, have you ever worn pink shoes? Or what about a bright green handbag or purple jacket?
Adding a pop of color is a fast way to make your usual monochrome outfit stand out and lets people know you’re not afraid to switch things up.
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Experiment with layering
Sometimes, I hesitate about mixing and matching clothes with different lengths and fabrics. However, if there’s one thing I’ve noticed regarding recent fashion trends, people are unafraid of layering random pieces and making them work.
For instance, I live in NYC and have seen several women wear skirts over denim jeans. And you know what? They looked great.
Take your more basic pieces, like a tight long-sleeve shirt or a maxi dress, and layer them with something else. Throw a sweater over that maxi dress, try a vest over your long sleeve, and see how you like it! Layering is one of the easiest ways to experiment with your clothes. You’ll be able to tell if you vibe with the look or not right away.
Wear a belt
Belts serve several great purposes in an outfit. First, they add some dimension and something extra to your outfit to tie it together. The second is that it compliments your body shape and sinches your waist.
Add a fun belt if your outfit is boring or making you look boxy! Western-style belts are big right now, as are fun chain belts. However, a simple black belt works too!
Throw on a blazer
Wearing blazers with more casual outfits these days is a big fashion trend. Blazers are no longer only intended for the workplace or formal events. Whenever I feel like a simple, casual outfit is missing something, I throw on a blazer to switch things up a bit.
If you don’t have a blazer to wear more casually and want to be on-trend, cinched-waist blazers are big right now, as they’re cool to look at and accentuate your curves. Having a reliable blazer in your closet is a good idea.
There you have it: a few easy style tips that can quickly take your outfits to the next level. Have fun!
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