Simple ways to enhance your outfit

How many times have you bought an item of clothing only to take it home, try it on with your other clothes and discover that it doesn’t fit properly? While you can take the clothing back to the store or attempt to resize it yourself, there are a few useful tips you can take to avoid this situation going forward. Clothes retailer Chums have created a video which gives a celebrity makeover to Jeremy Clarkson with some important fashion tips on making sure your clothes fit well. If you want your clothes to be flattering and well fitted, keep reading for some style hacks.

Layer up

Layering clothes isn’t just for winter. Adding layers can be useful if you have a low cut top or dress, while also giving your look a bit of a unique twist. If your top is a bit too revealing, then simply add a strappy camisole vest underneath or if you have a slip dress why not add a white t-shirt to give it a more casual look.

The people working at Shop Simply Jo’s Boutique know how combining the correct layers can completely transform an outfit from simple to stylish. Their curated collections make it easy to mix textures and colors, helping customers express their individuality with confidence.

Size is just a number

If you buy from different shops, one thing you will notice is that sizes vary. This means that you could be one size in one store and a completely different size in another. Don’t think too much into the size and try a few on to ensure you get clothes that fit you and your body shape correctly.

Choose the right colours

Quite often we’ll see someone wear a lovely top or skirt and it may influence us to purchase it too, but consider if the colour is right for your skin tone. While it may have looked amazing on the person wearing it, if it doesn’t suit your skin tone then it can leave you looking washed out instead of highlighting all your best features.

Tuck your shirt in

By tucking your shirt or blouse into your jeans or trousers, this will help to create a slimmer look and highlight your waist while also making your outfit look quite stylish. Opting for high-waisted trousers or womens baggy jeans can further elevate the silhouette without compromising comfort. Not only will you look effortlessly cool, but by tucking your shirt or blouse in, it can also help your trousers or skirt stay in place if you have gone without a belt.

Add some accessories

Accessories can help to make or break a good stylish outfit. Stylists often use accessories to give an outfit that little extra something. Whether it’s a pair of statement earrings, a dazzling necklace, a simple belt or a designer handbag or a stunning tanzanite bracelet, adding the right accessories can transform any look and take it to the next level. Alternately, you could pick up a pair of the newest sneakers. You can purchase matching apparel from online retailers like Sneaker Release Tees if you want to make a statement about your sneakers.

These are just some simple tricks you can utilise when you’re putting together your next outfit or when you’re out on a clothes shopping spree. If you have any tips of your own that you’d like to share, simply use the hashtag #CharacterOfFashion

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