While the fashion trends change every season, the refined and well-combined look is something that always impresses and speaks of the excellent aesthetic taste of its owner. If you want to unmistakably combine your outfits so that you always look stylish, in the following lines you will find some of the golden fashion rules that will help you in this regard.
1. Discover your style.
Keep in mind that what style you like and what style you want to be are two different things.
2. Browse the Pinterest boards and look for inspiration from influencers, celebrities, and style icons.
Pay attention to why you like a certain outfit and style categories. If it is the person you are finding attractive or you admire their lifestyle, this might shade your opinion on the clothing they are wearing.
3. Don’t copy the style of others, instead implement it into creating your own and try not to compare yourself with anyone else.
Style is something that some people are born with, others build for years, and others use the services of an image consultant to help them look good and classy in the clothes they wear in their daily lives.
4. Wear what makes you feel best and experiment with the new style technique all the time.
You need to know what fits flatter you most and what colours suit you best.
5. Learn to combine colours.
It doesn’t matter how expensive your clothes are if you can’t combine them properly.
Dressing with taste is an art. Well-chosen clothes say a lot about you and your nature.
6. Explore the different patterns.
One of the favourites of the old Hollywood, royalties and actresses being the polka-dots one.
Wear the small to medium polka-dots pattern for the most flattering effects.
7. Learn to combine textures
Luxury fabrics could be combined with casual one-for-one elevated freetime wear. A silky top with jeans or a satin skirt with sneakers with the appropriate accessories could be one creative way of styling yourself.
8. Create proportions
Loose top with slim trousers or leggings or flared trousers with a fitted top. Whatever you decide to wear, show shape and form. Avoid oversize dresses or oversize tops and bottoms. Add a belt for definition. This alone could transfer your outfit to a more stylish one.
9. Arranged your clothes by colour.
You want your life to be organized in every aspect, and when you open your wardrobe, it brings you joy and safe you time.
10. Get rid of everything that “will do”.
Look at your pictures and decide, which colour or style makes your whole personality shine and which clothes do not suit you well. Decide on winning colours, but do not compromise, if the outfit did not fit perfectly anymore.
11. Make sure your clothes are the right size.
Find a tailor to redesign your favourite clothes so that they look like they were created just for you. Make sure he understands your body type and has an eye for details. If you have to constantly adjust your clothing from opening not in the right place or too tight fit, this could take your energy away and you won’t appear confident.
The extent to which your appearance affects your inner world may be the subject of debate, but you certainly feel better when you are neat and stylish.
12. Create a capsule wardrobe.
The capsule wardrobe concept is extremely popular, mostly because of its practicality. If you are not familiar with what it is, the idea is to choose basic items of clothing that can be combined in many combinations. In this way, with fewer clothes, you will be able to create more outfits and forget the eternal dilemma of “what to wear”.
13. Prepare your clothes combination and display them on a beautiful clothes rack.
Once you find the winners keep them in your eyesight.
In that way you will have always grab-away-and-go killer outfits, that will ease your day.
14. Steam your garments
One of the secrets to looking polished and immaculate every day.
15. Confidence boost
Classic, timeless pieces in your wardrobe will give vibes of confidence, going to lift your self-esteem and make you feel that you can accomplish anything.
16. Own way.
Try to wear colours and patterns that suit and please you, not those that are included in the latest fashion trends. The main goal is to wear things that make you happy and proud of who you are all the time. You feel better when you look good.
17. How clothes work: not so good image.
Which clothes create a bad image for you? These are clothes that do not correspond to age, social status, profession, body type, skin colour etc.
18. Take out your secret (or overt) weapons.
We are not saying that fashion is a battlefield, but who does not want to be at least a little noticeable, charming and an object of attention? Just draw attention to your favourite part of the body.
19. Not sure about the occasion dress code
Even without a dress code, some events will tell you how to act. If you want to be confident enough in what you wear, do your homework well.
A little bit overdressed is always better than a little bit underdressed as a styling rule.
20. How clothes work: the good image.
Which clothes create a good image? Depending on the occasion, place and social situation, they can be very different, but in general, the answer can be summed up in one word: “classic”.
The classics have many faces, but they all have one thing in common – these are clothes and styles that have proven themselves over the years and that you can’t go wrong with.
21. Accessories
A single touch of the outfit can make you a super elegant lady at the same time, as well as ruin all your efforts to create a stylish outfit. Styling details like jewellery, shoes, handbags, and scarves can hugely impact your style.
22. Sometimes only one element or accessory could change the appearance of the whole attire.
Choose a quality, unique accessory, that could lift your mood.
23. Three is too much
If the jewellery is passed to each other, there is a stylish rule that applies: no more than two. If you are wearing an eyering and a handband, leave the neckless and the ring for another time, even if they matched.
24. Silver or gold jewellery
You need to wear gold or silver jewellery, that suits your undertone, gold for warm and silver for a cold skin type.
Also, if you are dressed mostly in grey colour, the best accessories are in silver. For brown colour most suitable are gold jewellery or gold buttons.
25. Pearls
Iconic Hollywood pieces, that could be worn by ladies of all ages that exude style.
26. Diamond stud
This is the ultimate all-time, all-occasion lady’s jewellery piece.
27. Simple, elegant, timeless.
For over 45 years the Love bangle by Cartier is one-piece statement jewellery that everyone will perceive as a statement of elegance and class and recognise from miles.
28. The watches
Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Frank Muller, Cartier, Breitling, Omega, Rolex
If you are wearing an expensive watch, keep the rest of the jewellery very simple.
29. The right bag
When a stylish lady goes to the theatre or opera the only bag that needs to accompany her is a clutch or a small evening bag. No big pieces.
30. Handbags or clutches
Handbags and totes are reserved for the daytime, clutch can be worn both during the day and at night.
31. The timeless bags-synonym of class.
Chanel Timeless, Lady Dior, Hermes Kelly, Louis Vuitton Capucines
32. A belt is also an accessory.
Have a good collection of colours and styles. They will last you a lifetime. Instead of the classic item, you could use a scarf or a band.
33. Something little as a hat could glamourous your style as well.
It appears very elegant if matched with the bag, scarf or shoes.
34. A daytime beach hat is a beautiful accessory.
Make sure you don’t wear it at night as well.
35. Playful, romantic, celebrating life?
Headbands and other hair accessories could contribute to the whole vision of the outfit. Use them to convey the message.
36. Sun and sunglasses
When meeting an acquaintance or a friend and getting into a small conversation with them it is always recommended to take off your sunglasses and make eye contact with the person you are talking to.
37. Sunglasses
Find a pair or a few that fit your face. This could add instant glamour to your whole appearance.
38. Sunglasses style rule
When you are taking them from your face, make sure you place them back in a glass holder and then in your bag. They should be never worn on your hair or placed on a table.
39. Buy Scarves
When you try to put on a new colour combination and something is not just “there” yet, a splash of colours might be the only ingredient to bring the outfit to a life.
40. The pointed shoes will elongate your leg and look elegant.
For maximum impact put them on under long classic trousers. Normally you need to buy a size or more up to be a comfortable wear.
41. The boots
When you go to social even if that is inside the building, you need to consider changing into formal shoes.
42. A stylish lady needs to have good quality underwear in a design able to accommodate the different dress types and tops with stripes she owns.
Seamless underwear in a neutral colour, that matches your skin undertone is a must.
43. If you are wearing a fitted, bodycon dress, you could consider wearing shapewear.
This will give you a small boost in confidence and not limit you from enjoying your food, because you will still look smooth and polished.
44. White clothes nude bra
Wear a nude bra in the shade close to your skin colour for an invisible, smooth look.
45. Bra or bralette
Bras are designed for support, while bralettes give lots more comfort and freedom.
The stylish way of wearing the bralette is underneath the seethrough top or combining the one of your liking with a blazer, under the cardigan, jacket or suit.
46. Hide your lingerie
No bra straps popping out from your top or your fitted dress. Use no strapless bra, breast nipples cover or breast pads.
47. If you want to look elegant never show too much skin.
Legs or a cleavage. Be strategic and choose one body part to display.
48.No nacked line
If you are wearing jeans and a cardigan, there should be no nacked line. You should wear a t-shirt or a vest underneath for a most stylish look.
49.No pantie lines
Make sure you are wearing thin seamless underwear under your trousers. The pantie lines are a no-go.
50. Two buttons only
If you are wearing a shirt you can undo only two buttons, no more
51. Décolletage style wise
A woman’s cleavage should be no more than 10 cm. from the collar bone.
52. If you are petite
Wear clean, simple lines. Forget about ruffles and puffy sleeves. Large, statement pieces will look overpowering on you. Choose the delicate instead.
53. If you are too tall
Manage the proportion well. Vote for a colour-blocking blouse or a dress with vertical lines.
54. For the bigger frames
Wear a monochromatic base in dark colours- black, chocolate brown, navy, and dark grey. This will make a vertical silhouette. Use bright colours for accessories.
55. Peplum blouses for an hourglass shape
This is the stylish secret for ladies with undefined waistlines. Theme them with chic pair of trousers or pencil skirt and you are on the winner’s side.
56. Pink is not for all women, but the right shade of pink is.
If you have a darker shade and yellow or olive undertone skin, you still could wear pink, but it’s a deep, “dirty” shade of this capricious colour.
57. Pay attention to small details that could enhance or ruin your clothes like seams, buttons, and zippers.
The high-quality clothing must have a high-quality finishing look. No loose threads or lint. Do not compromise.
58. Master the French tuck
“French tuck” is a styling technique that involves tucking the front of a looser top into the front of the pants, jeans or skirt and letting the back and the sides of the top loose. This trick gives sophisticated look and balances the silhouette.
59. Feminine cuts can make the most simple clothes design look elegant.
For example, a plain dress can be elevated with a simple boat neckline.
60. If you want to dazzle, use accessories.
Fabrics with a shiny surface visually add an inch to your figure. The bright, neon colours also add an inch.
61. How to wear a suit and not look boring.
Depending on the occasion you could choose to spice it up with high heels, statement jewellery or with a lace body.
You could choose bodysuits under a blazer or with jeans for a casual look or jumpsuits for an office party if you still want to look professional, but attractive.
62. If you choose monochrome attire, make sure the outfit still has enough details and interest to it.
If you decide to wear all white pieces it will look royal. Just make sure you don’t combine the white colour with beige or ivory.
63. Monochrome outfit is also black and white one
You could spice this classic combination with a colourful bag and shoes.
64. The waist wrap
This is a beautiful piece of clothing worn with elegant trousers or leggings for an elevated look.
65. Low-cut or plunging neckline outfits
They could be quite revealing if you are not careful. So make sure you cover your décolletage before exiting a car.
66. Deep neck, décolletage, bare shoulders or a high cut on the skirt.
For an elegant look choose to reveal only one thing
67. Beach, sun, sea and swimsuit
Make sure you always wear a swimsuit overlay, before going to the beach restaurant, surrounding areas or lobby areas.
68. Throwovers, Overlay dresses, Caftans, Sundress, Sarongs or Pareos
They are only part of the beach attires. Do not wear them anyway else outside the beach. Acceptable to wear on a yacht too.
69. The beautiful pareo or sarong beach cover-ups
Can be wrapped around your waist like a skirt or your bust as a dress.
70. Exceptionally ladylike
Nothing could be easier to wear with that beautiful smooth feel on your skin than satin or silk. A little black dress from these materials is timeless and slinky.
71. Tweed. A must-have for every elegant woman
This rough woollen fabric, originally made for Scottish farmers, nowadays is one of the most elegant, sophisticated and smart fabrics one could buy.
Tweed is perfect when worn as a full suit or dress.
72. Tweed and pearls
This is a winning combination. The pears could be worn as buttons, hair accessories or neckless.
73. A-line knee-length tweed skirt
The best impact is if you wear it with a pair of ankle boots, but the flats or even the shiny trainers will not dim your style.
74. Denim, still a fashion fabric
As jeans or jackets, denim is never out of fashion
75. Wide-legged pants
Palazzo pants or sailor trousers are beautifully broad from the waist to bottom trousers that need to find room in every elegant lady’s wardrobe. For an elegant look, wear them with a tight-fit top.
76. Bell-bottom trousers or flared trousers
The shape of these trousers will flatter the hourglass figure because they are quite a tight fit around the hips and legs and spread in beautiful folds only at the bottom, giving the perfect proportion.
77. Lace top
If you want to wear embroidery or a lace top make sure you pair it with solid colour trousers or a skirt. Lace top always will stand out, so you don’t have to dilute the attention.
78. Side panels
Side panels come on the sides of the body. A dress with that look will be especially flattering on you because it will make your waist look smaller and will make you look taller.
79. Wrap Dress
It will give an impression of an hourglass figure.