Outfit Ideas

"Guide to Putting Together Stylish Outfits"

Need Outfit ideas? Suggestions on how to put together outfits? Maybe you're just clueless to where to start - and you want to know what goes with what?

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I'll give you and your repressed wardrobe a real kick in the behind! In this guide I've gathered 8 simple outfit ideas - which you can call outfit templates - that will encourage you to think outside of the box!

"Just around the corner in every woman's mind - is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her."
- Wilhela Cushman (fashion editor of Ladies' Home Journal )

In this Outfit-section you'll find tips, ideas and advice on:

How to mix and match - the outfit templates
How to create multiple looks with the wardrobe essentials - clothes, accessories and other items that have gotten lost in the back of your closet
How to combine colors to create a stylish color scheme

As well as other strategies to get out of a style rut! :)

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How Do You Know If You're in a Style Rut?

Well, if you find yourself...

Having difficulties figuring out what goes with what
Wasting more time and energy on deciding what to wear than preparing your breakfast
Falling back into the same outfit
Just feel that you have nothing to wear despite a stuffed wardrobe

In my outfit ideas-section you're going to discover how to make it easier for you to come up with different outfit combinations. If you're stuck and strapped for time, then you'll find these outfit "recipes" handy.

Most of us tend to avoid stepping outside of our comfort zone and just keep it safe. However doing that only keeps you from fully developing your sense of style and it results in feeling like your style is boring, wardrobe is hopeless, etc.

There's a new world out there, you know. You just have to dare to experiment and try new things - have fun with colors, textures and shapes. Don't worry about making mistakes - they help you learn and grow your style :-)

Lay Out the Groundwork

But hold on to your horses ladies! There are some basic fashion 101's we need to review prior to putting together outfits, to make sure this will go smoothly. These important pointers are: Organize and plan before we execute!

Now before you start yawning, let me just tell you how important these 3 steps are. They're not for neat freaks. This is for you chic fashionistas who want to make the most out of your wardrobe.

We're basically making sure that you have the tools to put your outfits together. You need an organized wardrobe with your basic wardrobe essentials. If you don't work on these first then it's gonna get messy and even more frustrating than it currently is!

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Already organized your wardrobe and drawers?

Secured all the closet indispensables? Then youâ€™re ready to jump straight to the outfit-section! (yay!)

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Step 3: Execute
- Be Inspired and Create the Outfits

Now is the time to turn those clothes into outfits! There really isn't any exact formula on putting together clothes stylishly. We all have different clothing personalities - and what may look amazing on you might not look that great on me.

As long as you feel confident in your clothes, you'll look good. That's why it's super important to know what your best features are and accentuate them, as well as knowing how to disguise the parts you feel self-conscious about.

Outfit Ideas & Templates

If you have a stuffed wardrobe but feel like you have nothing to wear or if you just need to find a way to shuffle through potential outfit combinations, start with "Work with What You've Got".

If you want to refresh your style and try something new, check out "Stretch Your Style Envelope" and drop by the How to Look Chic blog!

No matter your personal style and preferences, the ideas below are here to kick-start your creative flow: