This post is all about styling tips and hacks to make your outfits better and prettier. Read on, gorgeous!
Have you ever had your eyes pop looking at someone’s outfit?
Like, they could be wearing the most ordinary pieces of clothing, but just the way they style their outfit makes them look gorgeous.
This is the art of putting together a good outfit, and every woman deserves to master it.
Surprisingly, it doesn’t take much.
Sometimes, it’s the tiniest tweaks that take your outfit from ‘just okay’ to ‘chic and unforgettable’.
If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet wondering why your outfits don’t hit the same, read on.
These tips will help you style what you already own better, and feel more confident doing it.
How To Make Your Outfits Better
1. Pick Your Focal Point
Every good outfit has a focal point. Stylists call it visual hierarchy, and focusing on it can really make your outfits better.
First, you pick a hero piece of the outfit. It can be statement shoes or a blouse with pretty sleeves.
Then, you build your outfit around this focal piece. Everything else should support that main piece without competing with it.
This draws the eye and creates a pleasing sense of direction.
2. Start Seeing Your Outfit as a Whole
While putting together an outfit, the biggest mistake you can make is focusing on the individual pieces only, without thinking about how they interact with each other.
In a good outfit, the pieces have a common thread, be it mood, color palette, texture, or formality.
While putting together my outfit I always ask myself, “Do these items feel like they belong in the same universe?”
If the answer is a quick yes, I give it a green go. Outfit synergy is everything!
As long as everything in your outfit comes together to give the same vibe, it will look good, whether your clothes come from an expensive brand or from a thrift store.
3. Balance the Strong Elements
Strong elements include:
- Loud prints
- Bright colors
- Unusual silhouettes
- Standout textures
Having too many strong elements in one spot can overwhelm your look. You need to distribute visual weight thoughtfully.
For example, pair wide-leg pants with a more fitted top to avoid bulkiness.
Or if you’re going bold with color on top, choose a more subdued shoe to keep the focus where you want it.
4. Style Your Hair to Match the Vibe
We can’t talk about outfits without taking your hairstyle into consideration. It’s a part of your look too.
Your hairstyle can either elevate or undercut your entire look.
If you’re wearing something sleek and structured, a messy bun will feel off. But a polished ponytail or a slicked-back bun will look amazing!
A flowy dress will look really dreamy with loose waves or tousled curls. And for a casual look while heading to the mall, you can go for a messy bun or a pony.
The point is, you gotta match your hair to the vibe of your outfit so it all looks like part of the same package. It will make your outfit a whole lot better.
5. Good Bag and Good Shoes
You can be wearing the sloppiest outfit, but the moment you throw in a good bag and shoes in the mix, the outfit will get ten times better.
These two items instantly anchor your look and make you appear stylish, even if the rest of your outfit is simple or low-cost.
You don’t have to go for desginer bags or insanely expensive shoewear. But they shouldn’t be worn out, sloppy, or dirty either.
Good quality, good looks, and matching aesthetics — as long as your bag and shoes tick all these boxes, they will elevate your outfit instead of dragging it down.
6. Match Your Makeup To Your Look
Your makeup should complement your outfit, not fight with it.
If you’re wearing soft colors like pastels or light neutrals, go for fresh, natural makeup with glowing skin, soft blush, and glossy lips.
If you’re going bold with color or wearing edgy silhouettes, you go with graphic eyeliner, bold lipstick, and contouring.
Before doing my makeup, I pick some words that describes my outfit, like ‘cute and charming’ or ‘soft and pinkish’.
And then I keep the words in mind while picking throughout the makeup process. It helps me choose everything in the same theme.
7. Wear Matching Shoes and Top
Know what’s the simplest and quickest way to level up your outfit? It’s to match your shoes with your top.
It’s a fashion hack I discovered a few months back, and I have since used it repeatedly.
When you wear matching shoes and top, it creates a very pleasing visual rhythm from head to toe.
You can pair a white blouse with white sneakers, or a black crop top with black ankle boots.
During fall, you can match brown boots to brown topwear and look like a cozy fall girl.
8. Change Your Nailpaint
I admit, this can be a bit time-taking, but if you change your nailpaint to match your outfit, it will instantly lift your vibe.
When your nails match all of your, it shows you know how to practice self-care and give time to yourself.
Also, freshly applied nail paint makes you look polished and pretty.
If you don’t wanna be changing your nail paint every time you head out, just apply nude pink color on Sunday; it will go along with most of your outfits.
You can also go for some other neutral color and just keep it maintained throughout the week. Easy and fun!
9. Pay Attention To The Fits and Sillouttes
Mixing silhouettes is a real powerful style skill, and it definitely takes practice.
If you’re a beginner, you might want to stick to consistent fits.
For example, you can wear an oversized top and with oversized bottom for a street-style look. For a modern look, you can go for tailored pieces.
A voluminous jacket pairs well with skinny jeans. A wide-leg pant can look stunning with a slim tucked-in top.
It’s all about visual harmony. If the shape of your whole outfit pleases your eyes, then you’ve done good.
10. Put On Some Accessories
It’s easy to look at accessories at optional extras, but I don’t ever step out without accessorizing.
Jewelery gives your outfit the finishing touches it needs to go from being fine to fab.
Again, accessorize yourself depending on the theme you’re going for.
If you’re wearing a soft and casual outfit, a simple heart pendant with a slim wrist watch might be enough.
For a party dress, you might want to use statement necklace and earrings along with a shiny bracelet that sits loosely on your wrist.
But no matter what you’re wearing, do put on at least one single jewelery. It will instantly make you look more feminine.
Let’s Level Up Your Outfit!
You don’t need a whole new wardrobe to dress better. Sometimes all it takes is a new way of seeing your clothes, and yourself.
So next time you get dressed, don’t just throw something on. Curate it, craft it, play with it, and use these tips to make your outfit better.
Because when you know how to style your outfit right, even the basics can look brilliant.
