Have you noticed that some women always look well-dressed? No matter the place, time of day, or season, their style always seems carefully put together. Knowing how to dress well is an art that anyone can master, as long as you know a few basic rules. Here are our tips.
Tip number 1: well-tailored clothes
A polished outfit starts above all with fitted and well-cut clothes. Every piece in your outfit should be perfectly suited to your size and shape, to highlight your silhouette.
Always choose your clothes carefully: they should be neither too tight nor too loose. Always take the time to try on your clothes before buying them to find the cut that flatters you best.
- Tops should fit perfectly on your shoulders, hug your bust, and enhance your figure without creating creases.
- Bottoms should follow the curves of your legs and hips, without being too tight or too loose.
Tip number 2: quality clothing
There's no need to invest in lots of pieces to look well-dressed: it's better to build a minimalist wardrobe made up of a few essential quality basics and some unique pieces.
- For basics: a shirt or blouse, straight or slim jeans, blazer, carrot or cigarette pants, denim dress, straight skirt, trendy shoes, flat or with heels—these will go with everything.
- To add a touch of originality and create your own unique style, go for prints and colors. For example, try a tropical print blouse, flowy pants with palm motifs, saffron yellow slim pants, or an ethnic print scarf or foulard.
Tip number 3: the right balance of colors
To be well-dressed, you also need to balance colors and create harmonious outfits. Elegance often means balance and simplicity. To avoid color overload, we recommend pairing one or two basic shades (white, black, navy blue, beige...) with a bolder color. You can also use different tones of a strong color for a monochrome look. The golden rule: don’t use more than three colors in your outfit.
Good to know: your makeup and jewelry colors matter too! You can easily brighten up a simple outfit with a pink or bold red lipstick, a flashy manicure, or a statement piece of jewelry.
Tip number 4: the third-piece trick
This is a tip your Fashion Consultant will share: don’t hesitate to layer! Simply adding a trendy jacket, a blazer, a kimono, or even an open shirt over your top can elevate your look and make it more polished.
Easy to do in the warmer months, the third-piece trick works just as well in winter. For example, you can wear a biker jacket, a blazer, or a jacket under your open coat. You’ll see how much a third layer adds style to your silhouette.
While the ability to always look well-dressed relies on these four main rules, remember that style is also about attitude. Feel comfortable in your clothes and wear pieces that reflect who you are, so you can be sure to look great in any situation!
