For most women, shopping is one of the most befitting activities for all the different moods that they experience, and there are a lot! Stressed out? Shop! Feeling down? Shop! Happy and excited? Then definitely shop! What’s even more interesting about shopping is how it’s equally enjoyable when done alone as part of your self-care day or as a bonding activity with your closest friends.
Whether online or offline, shopping is the ultimate feel-good, pick-me-up hobby that has an unspoken power over many people no matter how old or young they are, where they come from, or what they do for a living. If you’re a self-proclaimed savvy shopper who’s always up-to-date about the latest trends and fashion fads, there’s still a chance that you’d get stuck in a rut and need to find some inspiration for your next outing.
Continue reading the below if you love shopping and want some cool ideas for your next outfit.
1. Play with the Proportions
You must’ve noticed that the oversized clothing trend that started a few years back is still going strong. Especially that, after more than one year under lockdown (although everyone is eager to go back to their “old” lives), no one seems to be ready to give up their comfy loungewear and tracksuits. The laidback and chill style was great for indoor living.
However, upon going back to face the real world and other fellow human beings, the fashion crowd agreed on finding a good balance between comfy and chic using oversized pieces.
For your next outfit, try matching an oversized white shirt with a pair of slim linen culottes for an easy and casual day downtown. You can top it off with some leather sandals or breezy canvas shoes and you’re good to go. The secret here is to play with different proportions aiming for an interesting look and not a frumpy one.
2. Go for an All-Knit Outfit
For the in-between fall weather, nothing looks more put-together than a good-fitting knit-set. You get extra points if you go for earthy tones made from fine fabrics that look effortlessly chic when matched with a pair of leather loafers.
You can find a huge collection for women knit-sets all over the internet made from world-class fabrics and at amazing prices. However, make sure you find a trusted retailer because something as seemingly small as the finishing or the cut can take knitwear from hero to zero in a matter of seconds. Furthermore, high-quality knit-wear is supposed to live for a long time.
So, instead of trendy pieces with peculiar cutouts, go for a classic cut with clean lines that you can wear season after season without the risk of looking passé.
3. Try Mixing Different Fabrics
Fashion is all about experimenting and having fun. Next time you’re out shopping, challenge yourself to go out of your comfort zone and make up an outfit that includes at least two different fabrics. The key here is to mix a soft fabric like lace or silk with another one that is more harsh or edgy like leather for example.
A silk slip dress styled with a black leather biker jacket and some strappy sandals makes for a killer date-night outfit that checks all of the boxes. It’s feminine yet strong and oozing with confidence.
Another aspect that you might want to consider when mixing fabrics is the bulkiness element. A lightweight chiffon skirt can soften a chunky cable knit sweater for a cool office look that can be styled with slim knee-high boots or a pair of sling-back heels if the weather allows it.
4. Give the Power Suit a Go
No matter how hard you try, you’ll probably never find a more empowering ensemble for women than the power suit. There’s something about a well-cut blazer and matching pants that scream confidence without much effort on your side.
However, long gone are the days of black, brown, and navy suits. Today, color is king! In fact, a bubblegum pink suit can give you this extra boost of boldness to go on stage and present in front of the entire company without even flinching. It’s all about finding your own definition of a “power” suit. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a pantsuit for that matter.
Short suits are a great summer alternative for the traditional power suit if you still want a strong look without the risk of overheating. However, you should pay attention to the length of the short so as not to break any spoken or unspoken dress codes.
As a shopping lover, you know that the sky’s the limit when it comes to the possible outfits that you can put together from a few key pieces. If you have an important occasion coming up soon, make sure you try some of the above outfit ideas. They’re all fresh, interesting, and on-trend; you won’t need to do any adjustments. And above all, remember to have fun and enjoy your time playing dress-up!
Keep being AllDayChic!
