10 USEFUL TIPS ON HOW TO LOOK CLASSY.
META DESCRIPTION: Do you own many clothes but lack the perfect outfit for every event? Read this article to learn how to achieve a stylish and classy wardrobe.
How to Look Classy
For many women, combining clothes to produce an amazing outfit can be difficult and confusing. They have to depend on people who are savvy in this department for help, however, the downside to this hack is that, because they always have to ask others to pick out their outfits, they are unable to truly express themselves through clothes.
This article aims to guide you to be your fashion authority by giving you tips that will take your outfit game from zero to a hundred. These tips are discussed below.
1. Know Your Body Type
Women have various body types namely; hourglass, rectangle, pear, apple and inverted triangle.
Your body type influences the kind of clothes that you should wear. When you wear clothes that are best suited for your body type, they not only cover your nakedness, but they also flatter your body figure.
2. Know Your Size
Many people cannot even attempt to look fashionable because they do not know their dress size. To be able to buy clothes that fit your figure and look elegant, you must know your body size.
3. Know Your Neutrals
There are certain colours that every woman must have in their wardrobes. These non-negotiable colours are called neutral colours, they are Black, White and Nude. With these colours, you can create various outfits for various events.
You can also choose to wear the same colour either in the same shade or in different shades, this look is called the 'monochrome look'. You can also pair these neutral colours with other colours to achieve a lovelier outfit.
4. Know Your Colours
Do you know that you may wear the same colour with a friend who has the same body type as you, but your friend could still look better in that colour? This could be because you and your friend have different skin tones.
On the colour spectrum, various colours enhance diverse skin complexions. It is important to invest in colours that complement your skin tone. That way, you can invest in clothes with colours that make you look good.
You will find that the few people who know the colours that best suit their complexion, look elegant.
5. Know Your Fabrics
There are several fabrics in the clothing world, however, some fabrics like satin, silk, chiffon and cotton look more sophisticated than others. Some fabrics are also better used for some items than others. For example, chiffon is often used for shirts and blouses instead of jackets.
When choosing your clothes, you need to choose the right fabric that will suit your needs.
6. Know Yourself
A confident woman slays whatever she wears. If you do not feel good in what you wear, everyone around you will be able to tell that you are uncomfortable.
When choosing clothes, you need to consider your style and choose what you are most comfortable with. For example, if you are a conservative dresser, choose conservative clothes, instead of going for clothes that are completely out of character.
7. Know The Weather
To avoid mishaps, you should dress according to the weather. When it is cold, you should use thick clothing items like jackets, coats, cardigans, long-sleeved wear etc.
And, when it is hot, you should wear light fabrics like cotton and chiffon.
8. Know Your Accessories
Accessories are every woman's best friend as they are used to enhance outfits. Accessories can make or mar an outfit depending on how you use them. There are various accessories like bags, shoes, caps, hats, jewellery, belts, scarves, eyewear, gloves etc.
The key to looking chic with accessories is using items that complement the outfit and event. If you are attending a dinner and you wear a long, strapless, dinner gown, it is expected that your accessories must match. You can make an elegant hairstyle that would bring attention to your bare shoulders, you can also add a pair of luxurious earrings since your face is on full display. Depending on your choice, you can either go for heavy makeup or light makeup.
You can also add a luxurious necklace and bracelets that match the earrings, hairdo, and outfit. You should also use a clutch that matches your jewellery and outfit. For shoes, you might want to wear simple stilettos since the dress would most likely be covering them.
The important thing to know about accessories is that you should invest in timeless pieces that you can wear irrespective of the current trend.
9. Know Your Basics
Every woman should have certain clothing items in her wardrobe, these items are referred to as 'basics'. The basics include:
A Little Black Dress: This dress can be styled in various ways, you can wear it with sneakers for a casual look, you can wear it with a jacket for a business-casual look, and you can also wear it with heels for a party event.
A White Shirt: There is something about a white shirt that makes your wardrobe. You can wear it to any event, you just need to style it to fit the event.
Denim: Denim is very important for your wardrobe, you can invest in denim jackets, trousers, skirts, bucket hats, shoes etc.
You can wear denim at any time of the day to any event, all you have to do is style yourself appropriately. Your denim could be in any colour of your choice.
A Leather Jacket: A leather jacket is a must-have for women, it elevates your look from drab to fab.
A Blazer: You should have at least a blazer in your wardrobe for any corporate event that you might be attending.
A T-shirt: First, you should have at least one t-shirt in neutral colours, then, you can have them in other colours.
A Pair of Boots: You should get boots in neutral colours so that they can improve your outfit.
A Pair of White Sneakers: White sneakers give a very sophisticated look to your outfit.
A Pair of Heels: If you have just one pair of heels, they should be in neutral colours.
A Pair of Fancy Slippers: Like you must have gathered from the items listed above, your first fancy slippers must be in neutral colours that will go with any outfit you wear regardless of colour.
A Tote Bag: A tote bag is important because it is spacious yet fashionable. You can decide to have them in neutrals or bright colours.
A Stylish Cardigan: You don't have to wear ugly cardigans because it's cold. You should have at least one fashionable cardigan that you can wear to a fancy event.
A Skirt: You should have a skirt in your wardrobe. The specifics such as length, colour, material and style should be dependent on your style and the function of the skirt.
Sportswear: Every woman should own sportswear that they can wear during sports, or to the gym.
Swimwear: You should invest in any swimwear of your choice.
Lingerie: This is a must-have for every woman.
10. Know Your Details
The difference between a classy outfit and a tacky one is in the details. When you overlook the details in your outfit, the several ignored details become glaring and make your outfit look sloppy.
One detail to look out for is the condition of the clothes, you should make sure that your clothes are a good fit and in their best condition. To achieve this, you need a good tailor.
Also, you cannot look classy when your clothes are wrinkled, you must iron your clothes to smoothen out the wrinkles before you can achieve an elegant look. You can either do this by yourself or use a dry cleaner.
Furthermore, your hair, nails and skin must always look good, as they join the clothes to help you look classy. Make sure your hair and nails are properly groomed, your skin also has to be in its best state. You should need a good hairstylist and a skincare routine to achieve this.
