Category: Style Advice

13. November 2013

How To Wear Plaid In A Chic Way

The secret to look chic in plaid is to wear a garment that has a clean and polished construction. Look out for structured skirts, coats or a nicely fitted blazer. Avoid plaid shirts that are loose and boxy. Those will always carry a relaxed and rugged look with them. Read more...

Also, don’t go overboard. Plaid is a bold pattern, so stick with one prominent plaid piece or several small plaid accessories. If you wear too much, it will overwhelm your look and people will think you have just escaped from a circus. (Halloween is over, too!)

Another important thing to get right is the colour. This season you can find plaid in almost all colours. Warm or cool, muted or bright. Make sure the colours harmonize with the colourings of your own skin, hair and eyes. Dark colours look more traditional and are suited to be worn in fall and winter, whereas pastel colours look more modern and can be worn all year long.

In terms of styling there is one simple rule: Combine your plaid print with solid neutral colours like black, navy, tan, cream or white. Et voilà, one thing less to worry about!

Last but not least, pay a little attention to the print size and fabric. Keep in mind that larger squares look generally more chic than smaller squares (which usually remind me of the Wild West). And also, thicker fabric looks more elegant than lightweight fabric.

For my part, I am definitely keen on buying a plaid skirt this season and cannot wait to browse the shops in London for a nice one.

In case you already own one, here are your 3 Ways of How To Wear Plaid In A Chic Way!

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xoxo, Lu

7. November 2013

What To Wear With Red Pants

As you probably have noticed, Red is one of my favourite colours. After articles about the red dress and red heels, here comes What To Wear With Red Pants!

How To Wear Pinstripes

How To Wear Pinstripes As Part Of The Current Gentlewoman Trend

When wearing pinstripes in daily life, you will want to emulate exactly that cool interplay of masculinity and femininity from the runway. Mix the sharp tailoring with something more feminine that pops, like an eye catching blouse with floral prints or a t-shirt with a striking print. If you are a little afraid of mixing prints and patterns, just stick to the styling rule of matching the tone of your top to the tone of the stripe in the suit. Then, you are safe.

Also think about your body shape. Narrow or moderately wide pinstripes are flattering on short ladies, because the vertical stripes make them look taller. Wider stripes should only be worn by tall, slim women, beause they tend to make the wearer look wider. Curvy ladies should opt for thin, subtle stripes, on pleated trousers or A-line skirts. They should avoid straight lines, flat-front trousers and slim skirts as these work better for slim silhouettes.

Best thing to do is to just try on a couple of pieces in your favourite stores. Even if an item doesn’t that great on the rack, it might be extremely flattering for your body shape.

Lastly, go for a classic, expensive-looking pinstripe item and you will be able to wear it over years. Dark colors and sleek tailoring never go out of style. Unusual cuts, unusual fabrics and too vibrant colours, however, will be found quickly in the charity bag!

Here are your 3 Ways To Wear A Pinstripe Blazer in the current gentlewomen trend. The featured one is by Stella McCartney, of course, but there are many affordable lookalikes currently available at Zara, Mango, etc. Get inspired and use your creativity to have a little feminine fun with it!

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23. October 2013

How To Wear Full Skirts

How To Wear Full Skirts by 3 Ways To Wear

How To Wear Full Skirts

I recently have had the pleasure to meet an amazing as well as talented photographer in Zurich: Carolina Caruso of Carolina Caruso Photography. We decided to do a little shoot together, and what you see above is a selection of pictures of the first outfit. (In fact, she sent me so many great pictures, it was really a challenge to choose!)

For the first look, I have picked a full skirt in thick white cotton, which I personally love and styled it in a little retro vintage / Dior way (which by the way is super on trend this fall)!

You might think that full, voluminous skirts are a thing of fairytale princesses, but matter of fact, they are becoming more popular in daily life. You can dress them up or down and whether it’s for work or play or a chic evening event – a full skirt can suit a variety of occasions.

How To Wear Full Skirts

Full skirts can be a great tool to hide away larger thighs and derrières because of its fullness. But then again, the fullness of the skirt is the exact reason why could also become a styling problem. Here are a few things to keep in mind when thinking about how to wear full skirts:

1) Never buy a full skirt with a elastic waist band, unless you have a really toned tummy. In all other cases, the skirt will end up sitting in your wardrobe because you won’t want to tuck in your top into it (that will look bulky and unflattering), nor will you want leave your top untucked because all the gathers from the elastic are going to create a lot of lumps and bumps in your middle section which are not pretty either.

2) The right length can make all the difference when it comes to looking stylish. Choose a skirt that finishes at the slimmest part of your leg. This is usually above or below the knee. Avoid full skirts that are too long as they will make you look heavier and shorter than you actually are.

3) For an elegant 50s inspired look, combine your full skirt with a feminine blouse and pointed court shoes. Finish the look with a framed handbag and cat eye sunglasses for a truly glamorous look.

I hope that you feel inspired and might embrace this beautiful skirt shape which has not been around since a couple of decades now.

Here are 3 Ways To Wear A Full White Skirt. Enjoy!

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