Bad habits: 7 misconceptions in the selection of personal wardrobe
olesya willow
We already toldhow to bring your wardrobe in order and start the year from scratch. But there is another way to streamline and rethink things that you already have and may be idle. Trying to form our own personal style, we often follow in the wake of stereotypes and delusions, which are not even very clear where they came from. We tell why the size of clothes does not matter, how to find a balance for vintage lovers, why tailors are useful, and sexuality in clothes has the right to exist at any time of the day.
"Need to know your size"
The size range of different brands can be very different, and this should be borne in mind not only to fans of online shopping. Even when measuring a thing in a store, be guided by what the thing looks like on your body, and not what size is indicated on the tag. You do not wear numbers. In addition, remember that playing with proportions and volumes is a big field for fantasy. Not the first season of the brand from Céline to Stella McCartney show things deliberately exaggerated volumes: dresses, coats, jackets, pants and much more. Loosely cut things look more interesting sitting on the figure because of slight negligence and go to almost everyone. On the other hand, girls with pronounced forms, who sometimes prefer to oversized things or wardrobe items to a size larger, should not avoid things on the figure, indicating the silhouette.
"Do not buy things that need fitting"
This item is derived from the previous one. We seldom use tailors' services - from elementary laziness or the thought of how much fitting will add to the cost of a thing. Moreover, how many people, so many figures with their own characteristics. Think about how many outfits could look better if you drove them under you - and that means how often you would wear them. The sleeves could be shorter, wide trousers - to sit a little better, and skirts - to open exactly as much leg length as you want and goes just for you.
"Retro look must be solid"
Vintage fashion will never go away - but prejudices against him are also strong and stop many from buying retroschs. One of the main misconceptions in this regard is that the vintage wardrobe should be solid, and things of different eras interfere with a bad tone. In fact, it is much more important not to bend over with costumes and be able to submit retrovalschi in a modern way. The individuality of style is manifested not in “taking off” an image from the 50s or 70s for a carbon copy, but in interpreting these things based on trends and personal taste.
Basic knowledge in the field of fashion and its history will help you to feel more confident in retrostyle. The main tips on handling vintage we mentioned here. As for the rest, use contrasts and work with a hint at one or another epoch, rather than a full quotation. Found a feminine blouse with a bow in the style of the 30s? Wear with piercing. If you have a retro knee skirt, remember: pearl yarns will nullify its beauty. Found a sweater of acid colors in the style of the 80s? Put off the leggings and take the usual mom-jeans, and instead of a wildish fluffy hairstyle in the style of the early clips of Madonna, save the natural styling and natural makeup.
"Do not interfere with several bright colors"
Of course, in order to learn how to masterfully combine colors, it is important to develop your own visual culture: go to exhibitions, view surveys. The easiest way that we have been taught from childhood, and at the same time erroneous, is to pick up two or three things to match. But a completely monochrome image always looks strong, as well as composed of several different, but equally bright colors: it’s not for nothing that brands from season to season use color-blocking. Remember at least the shows of Roksanda, Dior, Miu Miu, where green can easily coexist with fuchsia or bright yellow, and blue with carrot or pink. The important role here is played by the texture of the fabric and color saturation. Color-bloking only works if things are pure colors, close textures, and one shade “temperature”, either warm or cold.
"Different prints in one image - bad taste"
The combination of prints is always similar to a walk on thin ice: you need to be extremely careful. However, skillful handling of them can refresh the image, and for this there are a couple of simple life hacks. If you mix prints, then different (for example, floral plus strip like Stella McCartney), but similar shades. Start with the details by adding one other print, such as a leopard belt to your camouflage jacket. The second option is to combine the same prints, but in different colors, as was done in the last Jacquemus show.
But to dress from head to foot in an active monoprint, unlike a monochrome image, would be a bad idea - especially if it is a zebra or leopard pattern. Such a combination works perfectly in the interior of Valeriy Leontyev’s apartments, but, we argue, your life is not always a solid concert.
"Cuts and translucent fabrics - for evening exits"
Current trends seem to ignore anyone who spends more than half of his life in an office: a miniskirt and a crop top this morning will really put many in a stupor if you are not on vacation. Even if you are not bound by a dress code, love your body and don’t mind showing it, do not forget about the line between sexuality and vulgarity. Indeed, the simplest things can be sexy, denoting body lines: a pencil skirt, a laconic mini dress with long sleeves, jeans paired with a translucent blouse, a crop top in combination with wide loose pants and just a pair of shoes on heels with the overall severity of other things.
"Jewelry must be minimalist"
We are for laconic decorations with no frills in the decor, which look primarily noble. Another thing is that they do not have to be used in a minimalist manner - on the contrary, it is worth trying to combine them with each other, as well as prints or bright colors in clothes. Perhaps you never wore silver and gold together, but in vain. Experiment by connecting different chains and rings. Complete with laconic clothes or, on the contrary, kitsch clothes can be effective. More luxury and variety.
