How to Mix and Match Clothing Pieces

fashionWhether you are packing for a travel or preparing for an upcoming interview, knowing how to mix and match clothing pieces can definitely lessen the amount of time consumed from choosing the best pieces. Having knowledge in mixing and matching is very essential in order to look instantly appealing without sacrificing fashion. The following rules in mixing and matching clothes are also essential when you only have very limited number of clothes in your closet.

  1. Always pair a lighter colored fabric with a darker colored piece of clothing. Never take a fashion risk like the Olsen sisters who are sometimes criticized for their matronly pieces or carpet-inspired looks. If you opt for a white top, pair it with dark-hued pants or skirts like red, black, or denims or vice versa. This will definitely complement with each other, adding more oomph to your appeal. On the other hand, if you wear a dress, make sure that your footwear and accessories blend well with your dress, too. Yes, the essence of mixing and matching clothing pieces is not only achieved through the fabric you wear, but also through the accessories you add to your look.
  2. Include neutral pieces in your travel bag. Earthly tones like tan, black, white, brown, gold, and the likes are easier to match with compared to bold colors like olive green, neon yellow, red, orange, and many others. Trust me; you will not face any fashion woes during your travel if you have more neutral-toned pieces in your bag. Insert jeans and denims as these are basic pieces and very easy to carry as well.
  3. Mixing and matching clothes to look stylish is not just a matter of choosing the right hues. It is also a matter of choosing the right style of clothes. A loose top is best paired with fitted pants and a body hugging top can be complemented well with pants or skirts that are not too clingy.
  4. To have a neatly-arranged closet, pile your clothes according to its color. Neatly arrange all of them either in one or in one pile as this can help you get them out of the cabinet easily. Aside from that, a well-arranged closet minimizes frustrations when packing up or when choosing a fashionable pair.

One of the ways to minimize headaches in choosing the right pieces is to buy clothes that are mostly neutral in colors. Neutral colored clothing look better in every skin color and are easier to match with as well. So, if you think that neon green in the mannequin look best, try your hands on that mustard top from Gucci.

 

Korean Fashion Sweeping US Fashion Scene

les-mis-poster-main-630x350An increasing number of fresh Asian-American designers are taking the fashion world of America by storm as they bring in their original visions and designs which are influenced by the heritage of Asian countries. Not similar to the previous wave of designers from Japans who hit the world of fashion in the 1980s, these new designers do not make clothes that can be particularly identified as the fashion of Asian countries, but rather make more effort to make clothes that are specifically created for mainstream by means of wearing their influences kind of lightly. The most current wave of Asian-Americans to who have hit it big in the US fashion scene are mostly young Korean designers such as Chung Doo-Ri and Richard Chai who have triumphantly managed to build a foothold in the extremely cutthroat environment of the New York fashion world.

The strong sense of style of these young Asian-American fashion designers makes most American buyers go gaga for their clothes. They are so distinct from the crowd of designers in terms of producing new trends in fashion. One of the most successful trends that they have set is the Korean street chic fashion that combines the finest traditional and present styles in order to create clothes that are exceptional and unique. The street fashion of Koreans has turn out to be very popular in most stores that sell the trendiest styles for the new generation. However, fashion that comes from a vast range of countries from Asia has turned out to be certain with the hip set of America.

If you plan on wearing Asian fashion, you must be ready to exhibit a higher sense of confidence for you to be able to pull the entire ensemble off. Despite the trite saying that clothes create the man, this is a case that would compel you to be more wear the clothes and not let the clothes wear you.