How to Get More Fashion and Functional Mileage Out of Your Minimalist Wardrobe – Guest Post3/9/2018 Minimalism is an ever-growing trend; people today turn to it as a solution to address their issues with clutter and excessive spending. Some people make a smooth transition to this lifestyle because they have already exhausted all other solutions to organize their lives. However, there is a much greater number of new minimalists who struggle with this lifestyle, feeling that it can get somewhat boring over time. Fashion-inclined individuals, in particular, often find it a challenge to limit their wardrobe to just 20 items per season. Long-time minimalists and professional stylists from a top model agency in Dubai point out, however, that when it comes to building a fashionable and optimally functional capsule wardrobe, it’s all about the tapping the fundamentals of smart dressing, plus a dash of creativity. To prevent your minimalist capsule wardrobe from getting stale, here are clever ways to keep it fresh at all times.
1. Mix and Match Make sure that every top in your capsule wardrobe can be paired with all of the bottoms, cardigans, blazers and shoes in your wardrobe. This is the easiest way to put together different ensembles for different occasions using the clothes you have on “cycle.” 2. Layer the Different Pieces Try different types of layering, and don’t just settle for the usual cardi over a tank top. On a chilly day, you can layer several shirts and even a tulle skirt over a pair of skinny jeans. Alternatively, when the weather requires you to dress up in something breezy, take advantage of oversized blouses and turn them into mini-dresses. Wear a smaller top over the blouse to provide some shape and to break the pattern. Consider tying the big shirt around your waist as well if you are into the eternally cool ‘90s styles. There are so many ways to layer clothing and you do not need to be a ramp model to pull them off. Take a cue from petite model Georgina B who easily rocks ensembles that most people think are only suited for tall girls. 3. Learn Various Ways to Tuck The way you tuck your tops can easily change the way your clothes look. A “blousy” top can hide a multitude of sins. At the same time, it achieves a laid-back grunge look for originally dressy shirts. The tuck-in-front-and-keep-the-back-loose style achieves the high-low look that is flattering on everybody. Meanwhile, a tight tuck creates clean and smooth lines to accentuate the figure. This is the best tucking style for pencil skirts, all types of jeans, shirts and formal trousers. 4. Learn Different Knots Knots are a great way to give any top a different silhouette. You can tie a knot in front and tuck the knot under the shirt for a cropped look. You can also make a knot in front of a shirt in a way that it looks like a wrap-around top. Meanwhile, a knot at the back can create a smooth, cinched waist or a cropped top look. With different knots for your tops, people won’t be able to tell that you have been wearing the same shirt on different occasions. 5. Fold to Play with Lengths and Volume Shorten and tighten shirts and pants by folding them. Folding long-sleeve shirts for ¾ sleeves can turn them from formal to casual. The fold usually improves movement as well. For jeans, on the other hand, folding them two inches above the ankles makes them look more chic than casual, especially if you are a slender and tall person. There you go — a few different ways of styling clothes. With these five tips alone, you can keep your minimalist capsule wardrobe interesting. But, there are still other possibilities to explore – always keep an eye out for them. When you take the time to really think about the different things that you can do with a limited number of clothing items in your wardrobe, you will soon discover that what you already have is more than what you truly need. You just have to add a dash of creativity to keep your daily outfits fresh and truly functional for every occasion. AUTHOR BIO Jessicka Bell co-founded the AgenC, one of the leading model/talent agencies in the Middle East, in 2014. After just three years in the market, the AgenC now works with most (if not all) of the heavy hitters in media and fashion, as well as represents over 1,000 talents ranging from international models through to cast, kids, creatives, and photographers.
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