When your outfits aren’t coming together in a way you like, it’s easy to assume that the answer is more outfit inspo, finding that one perfect basic or discovering a brand you never heard of.
But before you look outside of your closet, I want you to look at what’s going on with your outfits first. Wearing more of what you already own starts with understanding a few styling principles that make an outfit work.
In this episode, I’m talking about the 3 style fixes that help your outfits feel intentional, look polished and come together easily.
First, I’m looking at proportion. A closet can be full of perfectly fitting pieces that still don’t quite work together. I’m getting into why shopping for fit instead of size matters, how proportion affects the way an outfit looks and how small adjustments to layering and top lengths can keep you from feeling buried in fabric.
Next, I’m diving into structure. If you want an outfit to feel more pulled together without looking formal, structure can make all the difference. That might mean reaching for a blazer or tailored trousers, but it can also be as simple as adding cargo pants to balance out a flowy top. You’ll learn what to look for in your own closet when an outfit feels more disheveled than effortless.
Finally, I’m getting into colour and why some colours are easier to mix and match than others. Before bringing more bright or statement colours into your wardrobe, you need the right bridge colours to help everything work together. This is often the missing piece when you’re trying to recreate an outfit you saved for inspiration. Once you understand how colours work together, getting dressed in colour becomes a whole lot easier.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- how proportion changes the way an outfit looks, especially when layering or wearing wide leg pants
- the simple layering fix to keep your outfit from feeling bulky
- how to choose top lengths that work with different pant silhouettes
- what it means to add structure to make an outfit look polished without looking formal
- the two types of structured pieces from formal to casual
- which flowy pieces in your closet can benefit from being paired with structure
- which colours make putting an outfit together easier
- how to combine different colours for an outfit to feel cohesive but still interesting
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