You can look polished and fashionable at any age; you don’t have to bust your budget to achieve a stylish appearance. The easiest way to begin is with quality clothing and accessories that can be mixed and matched to create multiple ensembles. Autumn is the ideal season for transforming your wardrobe. Layers help make Fall clothes extra special when it comes to putting together a beautiful outfit from head to toe. You have excellent options for your fashion rotation.
Follow Your Personal Style
Every individual is attracted to certain colors, fabrics, textures, garment types, etc. You shouldn’t wear pieces you don’t care for only to follow a certain trend because you won’t feel comfortable. Maybe for you, it’s romantic accents such as ruffles, tiers, florals, and puff sleeves. For someone else, it’s all about a neutral palette from the hat to the dress down to the shoes. Others adore vibrant patterns and pops of color that can build a head-turning ensemble.
You can also try creating a fashion mood board for inspiration. Collecting images of cute outfits on your phone is one way to develop your style aesthetic and have them ready to refer to when shopping online. When you have the tops, dresses, skirts, jackets, sweaters, and pants that express your individual style, you’ll develop self-confidence and the right pieces to complete an outfit.
Purchase Foundation Pieces
Every chic closet needs buildable staples. These are foundation pieces, or for example, colorful tops that can elevate any outfit. You can never go wrong with attractive printed tops as you choose an outfit from head to toe.
Printed tops come in many appealing patterns, shades, and designs. From striped button-downs to classic short-sleeve shirts to blouses with ruffled collars and V-necklines, you get the idea. Having a nice collection of tops as foundation pieces gives you many outfit changes. Tops can go dressy or casual with denim jeans or colored jeans. Then, toss on a cozy cardigan or jacket that enhances your vibrant top.
Do It With Chic Dresses
A dress can instantly become your outfit’s focal piece, and from there, you can accessorize it with shoes, a handbag, a hat, or any other attractive item that brings harmony to your look. The great thing about cute dresses is their versatility for school, work, and any social events you’re attending. The dress is a feminine, classic garment with casual and dressy options for any occasion whether you choose a dress above or at the knee, below the knee, or at midi or maxi length.
Stylists will say there are no strict rules, but you don’t want to overwhelm an ensemble with distracting pieces. One of the simplest ways to put an outfit together is by matching the color of the shoes and handbag to the dress in a solid color. It’s safe and classic, and it looks streamlined. The women in the royal family have followed this styling concept for years, including Princess Kate and the late Princess Diana.
You can also pick a secondary shade within your patterned dress and find accessories in that shade to enhance your outfit. For example, maybe you have on a lovely floral dress in pink, light green, and tan. You could choose footwear in a beige color and a sheer scarf in tan. Adding accessories of different fabrics and textures in the same color family can add interest to an ensemble.
Adorn With Costume Jewelry
The French designer Coco Chanel had a significant impact on the post-World War I era by creating a sporty, casual chic image for women. When it came to wearing jewelry, Coco believed in adding fun costume pieces to tie an outfit together. That fashion advice has stood the test of time.
It’s OK to mix fake and real jewelry. Coco said jewelry can add another layer of cohesion to one’s ensemble. For instance, a stunning pair of gold earrings and a gold cuff bracelet can be the finishing touches to a beautiful outfit. A layered gold necklace can accentuate the neckline of your dress or blouse. Don’t be afraid to experiment with rings, pendants, etc. These small, fashionable details are something others will notice.
Learn the Power of Footwear
You can have the most spectacular outfit on, but if your footwear isn’t flattering, it’ll ruin the overall aesthetic of your cute clothes. You don’t have to have a closet lined up with 100 pairs of shoes, but fashion experts recommend having at least several different pairs, including flats, heels, sandals, wedges, boots, and sneakers in your wardrobe rotation. This will give you tons of styling options for a well-turned outfit.
Also, look at the condition of your footwear. If it’s badly scuffed, worn-out, or frumpy, toss it away. The right shoes can make or break an ensemble regardless of its price. Great-looking footwear features amazing details. Maybe it’s sumptuous suede, chic gold hardware on the buckles, or uniquely made studs, etc. These extras can add fabulousness to your entire appearance.
Layer With Favorite Accessories
Adding accessories to an outfit should be fun. When you’re confident of your personal style, you’ll know what pieces to choose to create a polished appearance. Maybe you enjoy collecting belts and handbags with cool hardware to elevate your ensemble. Or perhaps several pairs of sunglasses are a must-have in your style rotation along with a collection of colorful, silky scarves. Show off your hair with headbands or hair clips. Or, put on a baseball cap, a cardi, sneakers, and jeans.
Find That Fashionable Balance
Clothing should express your personality. Choose quality pieces that appeal to you and your unique figure and that you feel comfortable wearing. Try on accessories that add a chic balance to your outfit. Then, step out into the world, and embrace your grace!