As part of my Style Tips series (see HERE), today I have an outfit formula to help you easily achieve a cool and classy look. This versatile turnout is great for spring and summer. But it could also be adapted for fall and winter as I will note below. I collect these ideas to make getting dressed with finesse as simple and varied as possible. It’s up to you to plug your favorite pieces into this style tip of the day and wear them in your own way. Age doesn’t matter. I hope this little piece of advice will inspire you with ways to combine what you have differently and beautifully!
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Style Tips
Spring/Summer, Style, Summer Style
I was recently admiring a fashion “uniform” that I decided to wear more often. So for today’s style tip, I’m offering this outfit formula to inspire you as well. Take a look in your closet to see what items you have that can be combined using this idea. I have come up with a couple dozen combos below to help you get started with your own variations on this theme.
Here’s the Style Tip:
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Outfit Combinations, Style Tips
Cardigan, Kimonos, Lace & Crochet, Leggings, Outfit Formula, Outfit Ideas, Outfit Uniform, Tunics, Vests
I’m really glad that trousers are being worn in casual ways. I did not get rid of my wonderful suits from before I retired. I figured they would still be useful if I just used each piece separately with other tops and bottoms. But they just didn’t seem comfortable for working from home. I’m looking forward to learning how to wear trousers in a relaxed way. I never thought of wearing them around the house before. I love the fact that there are endless possibilities when we explore new things.
Also included in this post is how to break up a suit by taking the trousers and pairing them with other things rather than just with a matching blazer. That way, they are wearable in so many more ways from casual days in to evenings out! Age doesn’t matter.
Starting with a style tip, I have collected outfit combinations for casual, business and evening attire. And beyond that, there are lots of outfit ideas for all sorts of situations. So I hope you will find some inspiration below to help you wear your trousers in new ways!
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Evening, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Break Up a Suit, Business Casual, Trousers
In this installment of my Style Tips Series (HERE), I have lots of examples to show how amazing your outfits can look when you mix textures. They will end up having a luxurious and fresh feeling of richness. In many cases, they will also feel cozy. I hope that this tip and the looks throughout this post will inspire you to create your own unique outfits that show your true self. I encourage you to shop your own closet to find ways to combine the different textures you already have. You might be surprised to find new ways to wear and enjoy your clothes!
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips
Cashmere, Corduroy, Faux Leather Pants, Mixing Textures, Satin, Silk, Tweed, Velvet
Velvet is such a lush and luxurious material! Over the last two holiday seasons, I ran a series of style tips and outfit ideas for velvet including posts on skirts, dresses, kimonos, dusters, tops, jackets and blazers. I’m ending this year’s holiday season with one more style tip that shows how useful velvet is. Age doesn’t matter. This fabric is timeless and transformative.
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Day to Evening, Evening, Holiday, Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Velvet Series, Ways to Wear It
Velvet, Velvet Jacket
