I think we can all agree that when it comes to style, I gravitate towards the more minimal, 90s-with-a-dash-of-scandi, musings.
Somewhere between leaving corporate and post-covid I stripped my style back to the bare bones - neutrals, tailoring, good jeans, basics, classic silhouettes, monochrome. They’re the foundation of my wardrobe and what I’ve spent the past few years building.
However lately, I’ve felt uninspired by my outfit combinations. It’s not that I don’t like them, rather, I’ve found myself craving a little more visual interest. A pop of color, texture, perhaps a little more fashion with a ‘capital F’ or just some non-basic basics that feel more interesting.
Now this could all very well be fueled by the fact that I’m incredibly bored with everything that I packed for Paris and am eager to dive into my summer wardrobe. However I decided to roll with the sentiment and explore how to create visually interesting outfits when you prefer a more minimal style. In short - how to make basic outfits feel, well, less basic.
In the fall and winter we have tons to play with. Knitwear, coats, different textures and oh-so-many layers. However come spring and summer we literally have less material to work with. Our pieces, and the way we combine them, have to pack a bit more punch.
Below you’ll find the strategies that I lean on (and will be playing with) come spring and summer. And while they’re geared more towards warmer weather, the same concepts can apply for fall and winter. Plus layering!
As with everything, this is by no means gospel - simply ideas to play with. Take what you want and leave the rest.
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