HOW TO ADD SOME EXTRA STYLE POINTS TO A CASUAL OUTFIT
Every woman loves to dress-up on occasions – a pair of statement pumps in nude leather teamed with a silk-chiffon mini dress and an embroidered cape, the perfect ingredients for a beyond-stylish appearance; however, the hectic days we have to deal with most of the times require minimalistic garments to help us feel comfortable – I can’t even remember how many times I turned to my white leather sneakers and distressed jeans leaving the sky-high heels to rest in the wardrobe. And because comfortable doesn’t have to be boring, I turned to the street-style gurus for some ideas on how to add some extra style points to my casual looks. Here are 6 easy steps to follow if you want to take your laid-back outfits to a whole new level.
Invest in a great blazer
A great-fitting blazer in a color that stands out but in the same time can be paired with most of your day-to-night favorites would add a serious dose of chic to your laid-back outfits – I personally like to pair it with straight-leg denim and sneakers.
SAINT LAURENT, Wool-tweed blazer/ HELMUT LANG, Faille-trimmed stretch-wool blazer/ J.CREW, Irene wool and silk-blend blazer/
Play with layers
Now that the temperatures are starting to drop, there’s no easier trick to upgrade your basic appearance than layering up. If you add some prints into the equation, the result would be even more impressive.
Add a printed scarf
Invest in a printed scarf, and have it ready to go in your closet. Not only would it protect you from the cold, but would add impact to your basic outfits.
MARC BY MARC JACOBS, Mash Up printed cotton, modal and silk-blend scarf/ SIMONE ROCHA, Embellished plaid bouclé-tweed scarf/ BURBERRY PRORSUM, Wool, cashmere and cotton-blend jacquard scarf
Add pair (or two) of statement flats
You need a pair of classic flats and a pair of quirky sneakers. Opt for the ones that add personality to any outfit, but at the same time can be paired with almost anything.
AQUAZZURA, Christy leopard-print calf hair point-toe flats/ GIVENCHY, Damasco flocked canvas brogues/ MM6 MAISON MARGIELA, Patent and lizard-effect leather and suede sneakers
Own a pair of perfect jeans
The perfect pair will never go out of style and is easily incorporated into many looks. However, the difference between boring and beyond-chic stands in how you wear your jeans – rolled cuffs are my go-to when I want to make a pair of relaxed-fit jeans look chic.
ALEXANDER WANG, Wang 003 boyfriend jeans/ THE ROW, Ashland cropped mid-rise straight-leg jeans/ J.BRAND, 9227 cropped mid-rise skinny jeans
Wear some meaningful jewelry
There’s no better way to celebrate the special moments in your life than with a few pieces of jewelry you can wear on a daily basis.
OSCAR DE LA RENTA, Ivy gold-plated crystal ring/ JENNIFER MEYER, Letter 18-karat gold diamond bracelet/ DELFINA DELETTREZ, 9-karat gold, enamel and pearl ring
Photos: VOGUE.COM / W MAGAZINE
