9 Fashion Trends That Will Instantly Elevate Your Look

People grow up believing they either have or do not have fashion sense. That it’s some genetic anomaly with which you’re either blessed or cursed for the rest of your life. On the other hand, your sense of style and fashion is more like a muscle, one that necessitates growth, refinement, and commitment to the journey. Improving your style with these nine simple steps will be your first chapter in personal style, laying the groundwork for future chapters.

1. Quality Over Quantity – Instead of buying something for each occasion, try to have a few more versatile dressier pieces in your closet. If you choose something simple and classic rather than trendy, you will be able to wear it again and again. If you accessorize cleverly, such as by adding a stylish pair of Ted Baker boots to your look, it will never feel the same.
2. Tailor Your Look – Hiring a good tailor is one way to make any piece of clothing look amazing. Tailored clothing is not only more fashionable, but it also feels more comfortable. Dresses that bunch up awkwardly and pants that drag on the ground will not make you feel stylish. On the other hand, if your capsule wardrobe fits you well, you can begin to experiment with over and under-sized items in a fashionable, not sloppy, way.
3. Color Co-ordinate – We all have colors that make us feel refreshedfocused, and as if we’ve gotten more sleep than we actually have. These colors draw attention to the whites of your eyes, increase the brightness of your eye color, and brighten your complexion while concealing any dark circles or pigmentation.
4. Loving the Layers – Choose a few attractive layers you can wear with any outfit. A long, well-fitting trench coat or a classic bomber jacket can drastically improve your dressing style. Recognize how overcoats, blazers, gilets, parkas, puffers, vests, and liners can help you stand out and turn casual clothing into timeless and elegant ensembles.
5. Soak in Your Surroundings – The most important thing you can do to improve your sense of style and train your eye is to observe how others do it. For example, what clothes they wear, what colors they mix, what shoes they wear with their outfits, how they accessorize, and so on.
6. Get Inspired – Exposure to fashion is the best tip we can give for improving your sense of style. Subscribing to a fashion magazine, following a fashion channel on Instagram or YouTube, or simply reading publications regularly keeps you up to date on fashion trends and presents you with outfits that people find fashionable.
7. A Personal Touch – There is no rule book for fashion. You are familiar with yourself and your body. Style comes from within; it is influenced by your personality and goals. It’s OK to like a fashion trend; just be cautious before jumping on board. Take inspiration from trends, but remain true to your own personality.
8. Dress for the Occasion – If you want to be known for your excellent fashion sense, you must dress appropriately for the occasion. For example, pay attention to how those in your management roles dress when dressing for work. You don’t have to imitate them, but noticing a few key elements in their style can improve your own office attire significantly. It’s almost as if you’re dressing for the role you want to work your way up to, and believe it or not, this can make your boss take you more seriously. It may even increase your chances of advancement. Likewise, consider the environment and dress appropriately when going out.
9. Tex Mix – It’s super chic to layer various fabrics in one look—ribbed knit, snakeskin print, suede, silk, leather, and so on. You can use bright colors or keep them all the same tone to make the texture mixing more subtle.

As someone who loves fashion for its ability to speak to its wearer and tell the world how that person feels, I am always hesitant to tell anyone how to dress or impose rules. In my opinion, the only fundamentals are wearing what you want and what makes you feel like yourself. However, there are a few tricks, tips, and hacks that I’ve picked up over the years. Hopefully, these will help you on your journey to finding the fashion look you’re after.