Published By: Shreya Ghai

SLAY THE SIMPLE: Tricks to Rev Up Boring Outfits

Every woman has her favourite set of outfits. Easy and breezy, but they might look too boring or simple without styling. It’s certainly easier to get into a habit of wearing them over and over as it is so much easier to get ready in no time. But then comes the need to switch things up. If you are bored with the basics, let’s look into these styling tricks to slay even the simplest outfit and look incredible.

  1. Oversized T-shirt – Knot them up!
Oversized T-shirts are everyone’s favourite. But it does get boring after a while. Let’s spice it up for you.
  • Tie a knot either on the side or in the middle of the T-shirt to give it a knotted crop top look. Wear it with loose high waisted skirts, or baggy jeans.
  • Simply tuck in your oversized T with lose high waisted pant and accessorise it with loops and tied bun.
  • Style it with denim shorts and sneakers to spruce up your look.
  • Wear your favourite pair of skinny leggings with an oversized T-shirt and accessorize it with a big tote bag and a pair of comfortable flats.
  1. Little Black Dress :
Little Black Dress is one of the most stylish, chic and timeless classics. Wondering how to upgrade your little black dress? Simply mix and match. Here are a few tips:
  • Accessorize it with coloured jewellery or pearls. You can choose from a bright neon colour neckpiece to pastel shades as per your colour preference. Similarly, pearls and a black dress too go well together.
  • Style it with a wide or chain belts. It will always add a statement to your black dress. Belts look the best with the shift, tunic or jersey sweater dresses. You can choose from a bold colour to bling and big buckled belts.
  • Want to keep it simple? Just take a printed cross body bag for informal events, while an oversized hand clutch would certainly give you that dramatic look for a night party.
  1. Style a simple white shirt:
White shirts are all-time classic staples and every girl must have at least one white shirt in her closet. Right? Here are some fresh ideas to style your white shirt.
  • FOR WORK: Wear a crisp white buttoned shirt and tuck it in with a pleated high waist midi skirt. Slide in a pair of block heels to stay comfortable and stylish all day at work.
  • Club a white shirt with a blazer. Roll up the blazer sleeves and let the shirt sleeves down. Wear it with your favourite denim for a chic semi-formal look.
  • Going on a date? Take your classic oversized white shirt, and play around with the neckline by pulling it up and slipping it around the shoulders to give it an off- shouldered look. Wear it with black trousers or denim. Slay it with big golden loops and tie a side bun.
  1. Style up your jumpsuit:
Though jumpsuits never go out of fashion, you might miss out on the oomph factor if you don’t style it well. Here’s how you can rock a jumpsuit:
  • Pair it with a cool blazer and high heels and a neat ponytail to get that perfect formal look.
  • Wearing it with a denim jacket will give you a stylish and smart look. You can wear small studs in your ears and carry a cross body bag to nail a day look.
  • If you don’t want to layer up your jumpsuit, accessorize it with a stylish neckpiece or big loops or earrings or wide belts to add contrast.
Sprucing up your outfits are always fun. With all the style tips discussed above, I would quickly take you through 5 wardrobe essentials that can do magic to your styling.
  • Belts – Thick, thin, chain, wide.
  • Scarves – scarves can never go out of fashion.
  • Sling bags
  • Statement accessories
  • Shrugs and jackets
So next time when you have a doubt about “I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING TO WEAR” and before you head out to the mall, take a look through your closet again. Try pairing patterns with bolds, shirts with accessories, and dresses with belts and see the difference. All you have to do is experimenting! These handy tips will certainly change your daily dressing style. We all have our unique style, get going and discover your own.

Stay chic, gorgeous!