One of the main misconceptions about style is that it needs something more: more clothes, more things to buy, more pieces to add. But style isn’t defined by what you buy or what is fashionable; style is what you make with the clothes you already own.
There are many ways to upgrade your style and look better without spending a single dollar by changing how you think about what you wear.
- Fit is everything.
What you wear isn’t as important as how well it fits your body. Good fit can make even the most basic of outfits look stylish. Conversely, a bad fit can even ruin expensive designer looks.
Pay attention to the shoulder line, the waist and the length of the garment, and make adjustments if necessary.
- Keep it simple.
The more you try to put together an outfit, the worse it will probably look. Simpler combinations tend to look more modern and stylish.
If you think your outfit looks like it’s missing something, don’t add more. Try subtracting something, or at least something more.
- Stick with a consistent colour palette.
Incoherent colours make an outfit look disjointed and accidental. Having a limited, consistent palette makes everything work better.
This isn’t to say “beige only”; just use colours you know go well together.
- Pay attention to the details.
Details like how you wear a jacket, how you roll up your sleeves or which accessories you use have a big impact on the total look.
It can seem like an easy fix to a messy outfit.
- Wear clothes appropriate for what you do.
There is one more important factor: wear clothes that fit your lifestyle. If you try to wear clothes that don’t work in your daily life, you will be uncomfortable and feel out of place.
It’s not about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming a better version of who you are.
In the end, the goal is to look better without shopping more or buying new clothes. The more you think about fit, colour, and proportions when deciding what to wear, the better you’re going to look. And when you stop focusing on what you don’t have and start focusing on the clothes you do, it’s likely your overall style will go from great to great.
