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graylondonskyes-blog · 6 years ago

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How To Instantly Dress Better

Our sense of fashion is usually the first thing that people notice about us. Our clothing is a way for us to express ourselves, it’s how we let the world know that we exist! Although the industry has become heavily saturated with “hypebeast” it is still quite easy to be not only fashionable but do so with the clothes that you already have.

Be Bold or Go Home: Attitude

Confidence is key. No matter how much you spend on an outfit, it’s only as good as the person wearing it. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what’s trending or what everyone else is wearing. It doesn’t even matter if your entire outfit was thrifted. What matters is that you’re comfortable in what you wear, and what you wear is an accurate reflection of who you are. When you’re comfortable and wear your fit with pride it shows. Have you ever seen someone wearing something and thought to yourself, “that’s not their style.” Well its probably because they lacked the confidence to pull it off. So, remember, wear it with pride, because confidence is key.

Be Yourself

Open your closet and watch the possibilities unfold. Don’t think about whether what you have that is “trendy” or not, instead ask yourself, “how do I feel?” and “what do I feel comfortable in?” It’s nice to know what fashion trends are “in” but they're not something to get enslaved to. You don’t have to follow the trends to be fashionable. In fact, those who break the trend are usually the ones who set them! It’s your life and your body so wear what makes you happy, regardless of what other’s will think.

Plan It Out: Coordinate Your Outfits

Even though you might wake up the next day and not like what you picked out last night, preparation is key. Make a list of your favorite outfits and accessories. Turn on your favorite playlist and spend an hour playing with different color combinations. Your favorite pair of blue jeans with that bright orange top, or your baggy sweatpants with that ripped tee. Layering can also add another layer to your outfit. Wear two shirts with different lengths, like a long sleeve and a short sleeve, or even two tops with different necklines. Play with different shades of the same color, if done right you can create a very interesting effect to give life to an otherwise monotonous outfit. Then once you find “the fit” why not snap a quick picture in it and save it to your phone. That way even you decide not to wear it tomorrow, you’ll have the outfit stored for later.

Accessories Matter

Accessories can change the entire appearance of an outfit. A basic tee can go from “Bleh” to “Where’d you get that” in five seconds if you accessorize it correctly. Biker chains can be worn as jean accessories or as chains. In fact, one of my favorite chains is a biker chain. Experiment with different jewelry as well. A bracelet can add a splash of color to a monotone outfit or match your top, to give it that extra pop. Try necklaces of different lengths or dangling earrings. Just do what you’re comfortable with and go from there. For some, less is better, but it all comes down to what are comfortable wearing.

New Doesn’t Mean Better

Contrary to popular belief, that Instagram worthy outfit, doesn’t have to break the bank. With the exception of the accessories, the outfit to the right was completely thrifted, so check out your local thrift store. The Salvation Army and Goodwill are excellent places to find second-hand clothing, and the best part: IT'S CHEAP!