The Top Fashion Hacks That Make an Outfit Look Great
Celebrities constantly shape and influence fashion trends. They primarily affect fashion by taking new designs from the runways to the mainstream. And sometimes try to create new, trending looks that are signature to their personalities. However, everyday people, like us, don’t have the credibility or cash to emulate star outfits. Instead, we can turn to the following innovative fashion hacks to make our outfits fashionable and trendy:
1. Cuff your jeans
Boyfriend style jeans have been quite popular the past few years. So has cuffing your jeans to give them a relaxed, boho look. This trick amps up personal style while drawing attention to whatever footwear you’re sporting. So don’t be afraid to up your shoe game with some retro sneakers, on trend white booties, or colorful loafers by folding your jeans up to the high ankle to really show off your stylish footwear.
2. Synch with a belt
Wearing a belt can be for more than just holding your pants up. A properly placed belt can actually pull an outfit together, synching a sheath dress at the waist to create an alluring silhouette. You can use a belt to instantly change up the look of an outfit. You can create an a-line, hourglass, or drop waist shape with a belt that best flatters your figure. Plus, belts are relatively inexpensive compared to buying new dresses, skirts, pants, and tops. So keep an assortment on hand to dress up a trusted pair of jeans.
3. Knot your shirt
When it comes to tops, fit is key. However, celebs have the money to take their clothing to a tailor for custom nips and tucks, whereas we depend on a creatively placed tuck or knot. The last few years, baggy, oversized T-shirts were all the rage. However, this year is calling for a more polished look with t-shirts. A knot is the essential element to instantly transform the silhouette and give new shape to your favorite concert tees. Paired with high-waisted jeans or a skirt, your oversized t-shirts are suddenly cool again. You can place a knot at the front, back, or side of your t-shirt to create different shapes.
4. Add a Scarf
You gotta love the versatility of a scarf. A colorful drape with a scarf is a cheap and easy way to take a monochrome outfit to the next level. Plus, we all have comfy leggings and long sweaters or t-shirts at home. The addition of a scarf can turn a slumpy look into a fall or winter fashion trend. Plus, you can mix and match scarf textures, colors, fabrics, and patterns to appear like you’re wearing a different outfit everyday, particularly if your closet is filled with black staples (i.e., dresses, skirts, leggings, pants, etc.).
5. Add cool socks or colorful tights
Adding colorful socks or tights is similar in effect to a well placed scarf. You can instantly update a basic black outfit with the addition of some bold colored tights. This style hack is a classic French tip. Fill your closet with classic cut dresses, skirts, tops, and pants and use contrasting color matches in tights (i.e., neon, metallic, polka dots, stripes, plaids, and more) to change up your daily style.
6. Stack your jewelry
Layering and stacking jewelry can be seen everywhere this season. Celebs are mixing and matching necklace lengths, metals, semi-precious gemstones, and colored pearls for a put together look that is fancy free. Stacking bracelets is also on trend, and allows for a personalized look with your favorite pieces that look very chic.