By Yolanda Okereke
There’s no need to stress over impossible-to-achieve styles. The key is to make your look appear low-maintenance so that it is effortless. A comfortable outfit with stylish trimmings, if done correctly, can be your best look yet.
‘This season’s look is relaxed, feminine and flattering on just about everyone,’ a quote from industry insiders.
‘The goal is to make your style look effortless by mixing and matching the season’s hottest colours and trends.’ Here’s a stress-free guide to looking fabulous:
A Perfect Fit
To look your best, wear properly-fitting clothes. Whether you’re a size 2 or a 22, buy what fits and ignore the ‘number’ size.
Remember, just because you can button it, doesn’t mean it fits.
You don’t want to look like you have your younger sister or brother’s shirt on.
Enough Room to Breathe
This season is about flowing fabric and soft movement. No super-tight styles here, and definitely no styles so tight that you can’t breathe. To avoid looking squashed, pair a flowing skirt with a top that features straight and tailored lines.
Make sure you can’t fit two people in your tunic so you don’t look ridiculous, but a little bit of room is just perfect, so you look smart and stunning, and not bogus.
Short Shorts
Who wears short shorts?
Gals that are super fit or supermodels. Luckily, for the rest of us, gauchos and Bermuda shorts are once again a warm-weather favourite.
‘Shorts’ that meet the knee are popping up everywhere. Dress ’em up with a killer sexy heel or dress them down with cute flip-flops or flat sandals. Either way, they’re hot.
Colour Me Beautiful
Earthy tones are everywhere: beige, cream, yellow. To stay super fly and ultra hip, lace your favourite frock with brown accents. Keep it earthy, keep it cool.
A Feminine Flair
A delicate ruffle here? An embroidered flower there? Lace? White crochet? Yes! Chances are that deep down, every woman has a touch of a ‘girly-girl’ sitting pretty inside of her.
Subtle reminders of femininity can be found on everything from thick belts to bohemian skirts. So choose what you know works best for your body and also your carriage. Don’t attempt it because people are rocking it, try it because you know you can rock it well.
Can’t Forget The Accessories
Accessories are the best female fashion tools of mass destruction.
The fastest way to turn a boring, old outfit into something fabulous is to pair it with some fun shoes and a big ol’ handbag. This season’s shoes? Heels with a peekaboo toe or funky wedge sandals. The bag? As long as it’s big, it’s ideal. Protect your eyes with oversized sunglasses, with a peekaboo toe or funky wedge sandals. The bag? As long as it’s big, it’s ideal. Protect your eyes with oversized sunglasses.
And when it comes to jewellery, you accentuate where and when necessary with the right matching pieces.
For The Boys
Okay, ladies, it may not be all about us. The men in your life should be looking fabulous, too. This season, suggest preppy polo shirts and plaid shorts. If you’ve got a ‘guy’s guy’ on your hands, get him vintage T-shirts or leather flip-flops. Because after all, the better he looks, the better we look!