Some people look stylish no matter what they are wearing. They just have a certain flair for fashion and know how to style any outfit. But while looking stylish comes easy to some individuals, for others it requires a bit more effort. If you find it hard to style your clothing and feel like you always look frumpy or dowdy, there are a few little tips that will help you to transform any outfit.
Invest in Some Wardrobe Staples
Every fashionista will tell you that there are a few fashion staples that everyone must have. You should have a pair of good quality, well-fitting jeans that can be worn with various tops; some plain t-shirts in assorted colors; a classic styled blazer; little black dress; some classic button-down shirts; and a casual jacket in either denim or leather. These items can form the basis of your wardrobe, and you can mix and match them depending on where you are going.
Think Quality Over Quantity
Your staples should not be cheap, flimsy items that will only last one or two seasons. Spend the money on making sure these items are of high quality so that they not only last longer, but they will also fit better. High-end clothing stores provide a better fit; when your clothes fit better, they look better, and you will feel much more confident.
Improve Your Accessorizing
Those with a knack for fashion know how to accessorize well. They can instantly transform an outfit by adding some key pieces that complement what they are wearing. The key is not to overdo it and add every type of accessory you can think of. For example, you could pair a little black dress with a delicate bee necklace from Project Honey Bees. You will then have a quirky addition to your outfit and be helping with bee conservation at the same time.
There are many accessories that can make or break an outfit, so be careful to match them well. The right shoes, for instance, play a big part in the look of an outfit. Pairing a tatty old pair of sneakers with a stylish dress is not going to win you any fashion awards. However, pairing some killer red heels with that same plain black dress will make a massive difference to your look.
Things to Avoid
If you don’t consider yourself to be very fashionable, it could be because you are making some mistakes when styling your clothing. Something that a lot of young girls and women are doing these days is baring too much of their skin. While revealing clothing might be in trend right now, they must be styled correctly and worn at appropriate times.
For example, a dress with a high thigh split can be sexy and seductive, but not if the dress is far too tight or too short. Similarly, a top with a plunging neckline should fit well. It will never look stylish if the woman’s breasts are spilling out of the top every time that she moves a certain way.
And while accessorizing can make an outfit pop, too many accessories can be distracting and then swamp the actual clothing being worn.
Conclusion
When trying to be more stylish, it pays to invest in a few high-quality, well-fitting staples such as a pair of jeans, some plain t-shirts, a little black dress, and a classic blazer. When accessorizing, choose appropriate items that will complement rather than detract from an outfit. And when opting for revealing clothing, make sure these fit well and are not worn at inappropriate times.