If you ask several fashion enthusiasts about their main fashion fear, they will likely respond with something about boring outfits with the prefix "like all the normies." But what distinguishes the outfits of ordinary people from those of the main fashionistas, aside from the obvious trendy items? It’s all about the approach and subtle (but only at first glance) details. We propose to discuss them in more detail. Here’s how to upgrade your outfit with just one detail.
Belt
The belt has long lost its status as an exclusively utilitarian accessory. Nowadays, it is worn not just to keep pants in place, but to make the entire outfit look complete. You’ll be surprised, but a tank top and jeans paired with a belt and without it create two completely different looks. Choose models with a statement buckle, vintage options made of worn leather, or belts with intricate weaving.
Additional Layer of Clothing
Another subtle detail that actually plays a key role. By an additional layer of clothing, we mean a white tank top or t-shirt that serves as a separator or a connecting link between the upper and lower parts of the outfit. It helps to prevent the pieces from blending into one (especially relevant when the shades of the items are almost identical) and allows them to exist harmoniously as a duo.
Footwear from Another Fashion Genre
It’s no longer fashionable to wear tracksuits with sneakers or dresses with heels or sandals. Street style heroes and fashion influencers suggest mixing fashion genres and combining the uncombinable. So if you want your outfit to stand out, wear sporty shorts with mules, as Zoe Kravitz does, romantic dresses with cowboy boots, as Bella Hadid suggests, or sneakers with classic trousers, as Hailey Bieber advises.
Headwear
Many still underestimate headwear, considering it just an optional addition to an outfit. However, this detail is actually style-defining. For example, if you wear a quirky cloche hat (which, by the way, is particularly trendy this season) and style it with a simple white skirt suit, the look won’t appear boring or banal. Just remember a simple rule: if there is headwear, it sets the mood.
Underwear
Yes, you heard it right, underwear can elevate an outfit to a new level. Have you noticed how cool and striking girls look when the bands of Calvin Klein underwear or simple "family" briefs peek out from their pants? And what about thongs that are slightly visible from low-rise jeans? This also includes the late 2000s trend of lace bras under basic fitted tank tops.
Jewelry
And the bigger, the better. Even if you’re in a tracksuit or a stretched t-shirt, jewelry will elevate your outfit, and you will automatically shift to the grunge side. Wear rings on every finger, layered necklaces, single earrings, and a whole ensemble of cuffs of different sizes.
