By Opeyemi Akinbo
Styling goes beyond have a wardrobe filled with clothes. It more about being intentional how you wear what you wear and your presentation of yourself while wearing it. You don’t need to do too much. All you need is a few smart styling tips to give you that elevated look.
Here are five tips that will give you that look without having to change your entire wardrobe.
- Tailor Your Clothes
You might have had an experience where you buy dresses that look very nice on hanger but felt off when you wore it. The issue in this kind of situation is often fittings. No matter how nice a piece looks, if it’s not fitted to suit your body it can give you an awkward look.
There’s nothing that can be compared to dress that sits perfectly on your body. From the shoulder down to the entire body type.
It you have any dress that is not well fitted on you, now is the time to make some small adjustments, it would cost less than what you expect. Stop settling for just okay dresses, make proper adjustments on your dresses.
- Add a Statement look.
Statement piece is needed for outfits that are too plain. They are items that add flair and give you a good edge.
Statement pieces can be bold earrings, big hat, a colorful handbag or fashionable scarfs.
The goal is to make your simple outfit stand out by keeping a balanced look.
For example, a simple black dress can look different when combined with neon heels and printed clutch or a white shirt and jeans with a dramatic sunglasses.
- Get Quality Basics.
Quality Basics are the strength of your wardrobe. They can be styled in an endless ways and act as the foundation for both casual and elevated looks.
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They tend to look better in superior fabrics, clean cuts etc.
- Use Proportions.
This means paring different shapes to add styles to create visual contrast and dimensions. For instance, wearing tight jeans with an oversized sweater or flowy blouse. Wide leg pants combined with fitted crop top.
This gives outfit great look and also highlights natural body shape without revealing body.
- Pay Attention to Shoes and Grooming.
Poor footwears can undermine your entire appearance, no matter how great your look is.
Invest in quality shoes, keep them in clean and polished condition.
You can also go for the ones that works for multiple occasions like neutral flats, clean sneakers or block heels. Ensure they are comfortable too.
For grooming, neat hair, clean nails, fresh breath and a little fragrance. These can enhance how people perceive your overall style.
In conclusion; Sty goes beyond clothes, it is more about your presence and presentation of yourself. Paying attention to these five tips can help you transform your look.
Start with these tips, you won’t only look better, you’ll feel better too.
Which of these tips will you start with?
