5 ways to up your style game as a twenty-something.
5 ways to up your style game as a twenty-something.
July 2020.
I’m writing this post because my sense of style is destined to outwardly evolve the more I’m able to financially support my taste. Until then, here are a few of my favorite fashion-hacks on a twenty-something financially-independent fashion lover/entrepreneur budget.
Disclaimer: Upon living in London and traveling to Europe often, these are a few of my observational trends. I’ve made these trends my own, but am heavily inspired by British and Parisian fashion. If you know, you know. American’s might lead in entertainment, but
damn baby,
Europeans know how to dress.
5. Layers where there aren’t meant to be layers.
What does this mean? It means, go to your nearest Salvation Army and hack up an old turtleneck. Take the sleeves off. While you’re at it, find a band T. Pop that turtleneck under the band T. Boom. Insta-edge.
*Summer comes around* Sick of the turtle neck? Cut the bottom half. Now, with your already hacked-up salvation army turtleneck that’s lasted you all year all you have to do is pop a bralette underneath, and about four layers of gold necklaces. Crop top turtle necks with a hint of side-boob and/or bra + bralette are lowkey chic as fuck.
PS: Fuck anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable in a crop top. Your body is fucking AWESOME!
Additional way to layer unconventionally:
Button-up under a band T/Bigger T. Button it up all the way. Throw on a necklace, and make sure the shirt overlaying the button-up is some sort of crew neck.
4. Gold huggies.
Huh? Not the diaper, weirdo. “Huggies” are a millennial-invented term for cute small hoops that hug the tips of your earlobes. I recently partnered with KHAOS by Kate Peris (she literally used to design on the show Will&Grace and now she’s a celeb jewelry stylist who knows what’s UP! / Pictured below) and also with cult industry-favorite Mejuri for a variety in huggies and different hoop sizes. Invest in a pair or two and wear them fucking everywhere. I throw mine on around the house when I can’t bare to get ready, but want an additional peek-a-boo to, you know, take the edge off.
PSA: My top 3 are types of SHOES, because I’m that cliche fabulous bitch who would rather have shoes than shampoo.
3. Platforms.
I’m no fashion expert, but I do frequent fashion composition and this is one sure-fire way to elongate any figure. Plus, they make you feel like you’re the merriam-webster definition of absolute fucking superstar. That is, if you can walk in them. A big part about walking in platforms is OWNING them! If you know me, you know the mood I’m in per the shoe I’m wearing. Black platforms like these make your legs go a LONG way. Ain’t nobody gotta know your actual height. Mystery at it’s finest.
2. Tennis shoes with posh outfits.
This is a hella-British-Euro trend I LOVE bringing home. Walk the streets any day in London and you’ll see twenty-somethings in long skirts, fabulous outfits, and tennis shoes. It almost “doesn’t complete the look” which is why it works. I’ve also noticed this trend pick up in Brooklyn, and Venice Beach over the last two/three years.
Business pants + converse = punk (personal fave, obvi)
Nice top + panty hose + long skirt + white sneakers = trendy / london
Short dress + platform sneakers = night owtttttt
1. Pointed toe shoes.
I swear by this shit. Pointed toe boots and pointed kitten heels are THE WAY to show someone you’re sassy with the biggest smile ever on your face. Wearing a pointed toe boot to a meeting is like looking down and realizing you’re a Mid-Western disco cowgirl. Wear a pointed-toe during interviews, when giving first impressions, at the grocery store, to a funeral, while fucking, etc. If you’re from the south in any capacity, you know how much power the saying “I’ll stick a boot in your ass” has. It’s like damn, I wouldn’t want THAT boot going up my ass. Be THAT bitch who wears THAT boot. Then, when they make a comment, smile and wave.
boys
smile and wave.
