WEAR BLACK AND WHITE

This is likely the most obvious way to add some chic to your look. Wearing black and white is timeless, classic, and black is a very slimming color! This is a win/win for all you ladies out there looking for ways to elevate your style in a few seconds! Wearing black and white is also a color combination that you can also wear to any occasion. Try thinking of a situation where black and white colors aren’t acceptable (see, I told you it can be worn anywhere!).

PATTERN MIXING

If wearing black and white isn’t your thing and you’re more of a bright colored kinda girl don’t worry- I’ve got you covered. If you love colors and want to add a little chicness to any look mixing patterns is an AMAZING way to accomplish this! concept is too confusing, I did a post about pattern mixing for beginners here!

Usually, when mixing prints, you want to use colors in the same “color family.” This means if you are wearing cool colors, the items you are mixing should also be cool colors and vice versa with warmer colors. When you start mixing color groups the look starts moving away from chic and more towards confusing. I know there are girls out there who go against this mix and match rule I use and can ROCK it, but I am just not one of those girls (I’m sharing what works best for me).

BONUS STYLE TIP: If you just aren’t into mixing patterns, color blocking is another great way to add some chic to your look like I did in today’s outfit! I recently did a post about color blocking for beginners you can read by clicking here!

JUXAPOSE TWO STYLE CONCEPTS

When you combine two fashion elements that are complete opposites this creates an EXTREMELY chic vibe to your overall look. Some combinations include:

If you don’t want to overdo the chic factor, or if you are looking for a way to amp up your workday chic, incorporating unexpected accessories are the perfect way to do this! You want to use this style tip because accessories are much more subtle than your overall outfit and won’t draw as much attention. This is the perfect way to have some fun with the subtler elements of your look!

Unexpected accessories can include: