But there is a way to avoid outfit woes - and damn! I wish someone told me about this simple outfit combining technique earlier, and saved me so much time and stress when piecing together my outfits!
So what is that magical technique? Well, it's basically following a mantra, that a good outfit, just like a good dish, needs a certain balance of ingredients in right proportions. Just as a good pie has to be sweet, tart and crunchy, a good outfit should have good basics, chic items and accent pieces.
Basic items are the foundation of the outfit - those are the items that are usually in one color, not to tight, and not too lose. Think of straight cut jeans that gently follow the shape of the body, a perfect white T-shirt, simple blazer, or a pair of classy black flats.
Chic items are more bold and elaborate - by adding them you induce style and elegance to your ensemble. Good example would be a well fitted blazer, skinny dark pants or sky-high heels.
Accent items are the "cherry on top" of every outfit. You can identify them by bold prints, extravagant cuts or elaborate accessories (beads, fringe, lace in abundance). They tend to be either very form-fitting, or way too lose. Think of: tutu skirts, over-the-knee boots, statement necklaces, etc. Now that you know what is what, simply combine the outfits using this formula:
At least one basic item + at least one chic item + not more and not less that one accent item = perfect outfit!
If you stick only to basic pieces, your outfits will look boring, overdo on the chic, and you might end up looking way to dressy (keep that for special occasions); and too much accent items, and you are on one way street to looking like a hot mess. So mix, match and balance!
Do check out the "Challenges" section of Fashion Sugar, to test your skills in finding the right mix! :)
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