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While trends come and go really fast, it’s fun to try and incorporate a few statement pieces into a classic wardrobe. I’m always trying to have a balanced wardrobe, one where I have classic jeans, a trench coat, striped tops, white blouses and things that can be worn over and over again on an everyday basis. But I also get bored easily and that’s where these statement pieces come in.
Statement Items:
When I say statement, I mean trends you actually love or things that are outside of your everyday comfort zone. The top I chose is orange and incorporates the ruffle trend (and off shoulder). You might go for:
- Brighter Colours
- Colours outside of your palette
- A small pop of colour handbag
- A small neck scarf
- Bright shoes
- A statement necklace or earrings (my pick)
- Dresses (for those who don’t normally step outside of jeans and a tee)
Balance:
For everyday, it’s much easier to balance out a trend item with classics you already love and feel comfortable in. I love my midi skirts, my light wash jeans and that’s exactly how I paired this ruffle top. It’s so summery that I felt like it needed a straw bag (another trend) but a neutral one that complimented and balanced the outfit. In general, I would wear one statement item with my existing wardrobe that I know I love and feel comfortable in.
Styling them again and again:
Trying to post on Instagram is not the best for my closet. It’s definitely a challenge to wear loud pieces over and over again in interesting ways. I will always mix up the accessories as much as possible to make the same item look different in an outfit. In this case, I styled one down with light denim and Chelsea boots. The other I styled to be more vacation-like with a ruffle skirt, mules and a straw bag.
I would wear this again under coats, so you only see a small pop of colour, underneath overalls/playsuits to change the vibe and with totally different accessories (scarves, bags, jewellery).
How do you style statement items?
Will try this out in the summer, love the bright colours!!! Thanks and beautiful photos
Thanks Natasha! You are too sweet!! xxx
I totally agree about statement items. I really agree that it’s all about balancing it out with the rest of your wardrobe. When I want something really stand out especially a bold color, I balance them without dull color. I really try not to over do it.
Definitely the way to go! 🙂 Thanks Gigi for reading!xx
Love that top! It is such a great pop of color!
Thanks Bridgette! xx
I love your tips about styling statement pieces! I love your ruffle blouse look with the pola dot skirt!
Thanks so much Lanae! 🙂 So kind! <3