Fashion: The Basics
“Fashion fades, only style remains the same”. Coco Chanel.
First thing first it’s all about FIT, STYLE and PERSONALITY, when it comes to fashion. The way you dress is a way to express yourself and tell something about your personality. You also want to feel comfortable in what you’re wearing and feel your best.
I personally like simple, clean lines with neutral tones for an effortless elegant look. I add more colorful pieces in my summer wardrobe.
3 BASIC FASHION RULES TO FOLLOW:
1/ Dress according to your body shape. You want clothes that flatter your body shape and give you a nice elegant figure not the opposite.
2/ Choose colors that complement your skin tone. It will give you a healthy appearance straight away.
3/ Wear fabrics from natural fibers: cotton, linen, wool, silk. It will not only be comfortable to wear but also make you look more elegant wearing quality clothes. Your clothes will look expensive even if they are not!
1. White Shirt/Blouse like www.uniqlo.com; 2. Tank Tops www.target.com; 3. Denim Shirt www.levi.com; 4. Jeans www2.hm.com; www.levi.com; www.ae.com; 5. Navy Oversized Blazer Jacket www.zara.com; 6. Long Denim Skirt www.zara.com; 7. Denim Jacket www.mango.com; 8. White Cardigan www.zara.com; 9. Short Denim Skirt www.zara.com; 10. Little Black Dress www.zara.com
What is the one piece every girl should have in their closet?
A well-fitted pair of jeans is always a winner in my opinion. You can style it so many ways for either a casual or classy look. For example a skinny jeans or boyfriend jeans paired with heels (booties or pumps) elevate your look straight away.
How do you style the jackets mentioned in your basics?
The navy oversized blazer jacket goes really well with a skinny jeans and also a little dress.
Denim jackets can be worn with little dresses or long dresses. They can also be worn with any pants that are not jeans, like linen or chino pants. They also go well with high waist wide leg pants.
Favorite clothes?
I love jackets and coats. Jackets give you the opportunity to create different looks, while wearing the same basics over and over. I also love dresses, because you don’t have to think about what to pair them with. I’m all about an easy, quick elegant look. If you only have one dress in your closet it should be the little black dress. It’s another timeless piece every girl should have in my opinion.
Favorite outfits?
A pair of well-fitted jeans with a blazer jacket is definitely my go to for an effortless elegant look. For Spring/Summer I love wearing a little dress with an oversized blazer jacket or a denim jacket.
A few tips to share?
Invest in complementary and timeless chic accessories: shoes, jackets, handbags and sunglasses. They elevate your look. Splurge on items, that will pass the test of time and that you know you will still like in 10 years. This means choosing neutral tones, clean lines and simple designs. I’m all about quality and durability over quantity. Keep it simple, neutral and avoid heavy patterns. Remember horizontal lines and patterns make the body look wider. The only patterns I usually wear are dots and sometimes small flowers on summer dresses or skirts, that’s it.
