AMP YOUR STYLE IN 60 SECONDS: #2 Add Some Structure

The second part in our "Amp Your Style" series of quick reads, centres around pulling an otherwise casual look together, via one structured piece.  This is probably one of the easiest and fastest tricks in your styling box.

Right now, the aesthetic in fashion is quite oversized and slouchy.  As an overall look, that's great if you're in your teens or twenties,  however, it can start to look a bit cliche, (if you're older).

As we're looking at casual looks for this piece; I'll assume that we're also wearing casual footwear.  We're not going to change that.  So there's two really great options I'm going to give you;  to elevate this outfit.

#1 :  Add a structured handbag

Big, oversized slouchy bags are having a moment right now and I love some of them.  They can however, overwhelm an already slouchy outfit.  By adding a structured, ladylike style to a casual look, you'll instantly make it looked pulled together.

#2:  Add a smart blazer or jacket

Adding a smart blazer or jacket (think smart tweed or check or a sharp pea coat) is a super easy way to balance an overall slouchy or casual look and make your outfit stretch across the day.

 

So what do you think?  Is this something you already do?  Or will you be giving it a go?