Going for all three will lend you a glammed up or preppy air- which can be very nice too. Followed by a prosecco with your guy, out on the terrace.Īnother way you can create a mix of high-low elements in your look (and my personal favorite) is to really go big on either the outfit, or the hair & make-up. Well-rounded, layered stylistic influences, that still add up to an outfit fit f or a morning coffee with the girls. Imagine pairing an elegant 1930’s silk dress from your favorite vintage shop with a pre-loved Jacquemus straw bag, and a barely-there pair of modern sandals via ASOS. The end result will be elevated and interesting, but still wearable enough for day to day. High and low in this context refers to the (perceived) value or impact of your outfit elements. Something else which really drives that effortless chic vibe home is mixing high and low elements. Trench-coat, knee-length skirt/dress & pumps.Olive dress/jumpsuit & bronze accessories.
You probably already have these (at least in part) in your wardrobe! So get to mixing and matching, to find your personal favorite combos 😉Ī few of my own examples (to help get that creative engine going):
So you can rely on them whenever you have little time (or mood) for creating a whole “look”.Ī few examples that basically embody that “I look like I’ve put way more thought into my outfit than I actually have” aesthetic: (Plus, so, so much more style knowledge! But I’ll let you discover this for yourselves.) Lean on the classicsĬertain items and outfit combinations just have an effortlessly chic air by their nature.
It covers everything to help you correctly identify your body & facial features, and flatter them beyond the strict “wear this/don’t wear that for a general X, Y, Z shape”. Now, if you’re really interested in this, you can always sign up for my personal style course. Next to them, it helps to consider your own body and face shapes, and think about how your clothing, make-up and accessories will pair with them.īecause, of course, no one is stopping you from wearing something you like… just because! But it’s still true that your own physical shapes and features change your outfit’s final look- this is why no result can be identical for two different people. These will already catch the eye, requiring no extra effort to make your outfit look chic- so you can keep the rest simple. You can play with shapes in your outfits, and get creative with contrasting volumes and contours, or by adding pieces with interesting cut-outs. Applying contouring shades in different spots depending on your face shape.Sliding your top in your bottom’s waistband, to highlight your waist.A high waist, vaporous mille-feuille skirt worn with a plain, stiff fabric crop top.Adding a large pair of hoop earrings to a square neckline top.Pairing a wide, high volume top, with slim cut trousers.Especially since, once you grasp the basics, it requires little effort to apply!Ī few examples of what I mean by “playing with shapes”:
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It may be obvious, but knowing how to play with shapes can be a total style game changer. Because as much as I love getting glammed up, I do recognize that it’s not exactly suited for day to day!Īnd I hope they help you get there yourselves, that much more quickly and easily: So, with that in mind, I’d like to share the things that I’ve personally tried and found useful for creating a breezy yet refined look.
Because you’ve taken the time to learn, tweak and perfect it until it became second-nature. Aka, “How can I hit that effortless chic balance spontaneously?”Īnd I have to say- at least from my personal experience- anything effortless usually becomes so because you’ve first put the work in. Be comfortable, but still look put together”. The more I talk to women in my friends circle, at work or online about fashion, the more I hear: “I just want to dress easily and quickly.
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