A Brief Guide Into Simplifying Fashion for Complete Beginners

While they say to never judge a book by its cover, we’d argue that this doesn’t quite apply to fashion. After all, it can be a wonderful form of self-expression, albeit an intimidating venture for utter fashion noobs. Which is why we’ve created a straightforward guide to help you get into fashion without feeling too overwhelmed by the extra noise.

Figuring Out Your Style

The first step of your journey to becoming a true fashionista is figuring out what you love. Everyone innately will lean into one fashion category or another, although this may vary depending on your mood or the current season.

Try taking a look at any current fashion trends or finding inspiration via fashion content creators on Pinterest or similar platforms. Or, you could go fully old-school by perusing a fashion magazine.

Just keep in mind that fashion isn’t just about following trends, although they can serve as a great example. We’d suggest taking note of the colors and patterns that appeal to you, ones that you could see yourself wearing. 

Alternatively, you can also take a look at celebrities whose fashion choices you typically enjoy, and attempt to emulate them. For instance, you can take a look at the clothes worn by Rachel McAdams, one of the most famous Canadians of all time. She might be best known for her role as Regina George in Mean Girls, but she’s also a fashion icon who has been delighting red carpets for years.

Of course, we can understand that you won’t be able to copy her accurately, especially as many of the clothes are branded and for special occasions. But if you look up images taken by paparazzi, you’ll see more casual outfits that she wears when she’s out and about.

You could then save these images and create a sort of virtual outfit lookbook for the future. This can then act as a guide for when you go out shopping.

Working on the Basics

Setting up your wardrobe doesn’t have to be a complicated affair, but you should always start with the basics. Think of go-to pieces that are easy to mix and match, ones that you’ll wear constantly.

Typically, we’d suggest having at least one classic white or black tee, well-fitted jeans, and perhaps a blazer or jacket. This will of course depend on the vibe you want to go for, but usually, these are items that you can play around with and easily elevate.I

If you love color, you might hate our next suggestion, which is to focus on purchasing clothes with neutral colors. However, this can make it much easier for you to style yourself on the day-to-day.

Of course, this doesn’t mean you can’t add a splash of color to your outfits. We’d just suggest keeping this more to your accessories until you have a solid wardrobe of options built up.

Speaking of accessories, make sure that you create a balance of basics and statement pieces. A solid pair of comfortable white sneakers and a long black boot will both be versatile options.

But when it comes to other items like hats, scarves, and jewelry - feel free to go wild. These will perfectly showcase your personality without clashing with your more neutral outfits.

Tips on How to Make Smart Shopping Decisions

Shopping can be equally as fun as it can be tiring, so we’d start this by going through your current wardrobe. Then, get rid of anything you haven’t worn in several years or doesn’t fit you quite right, if possible, donate these items.

Once that’s done and dusted, assess what pieces you may need, and keep track of them. This will ensure you don’t waste your money on something you don’t need.

When you are out shopping, consider every clothing item carefully. See if it fits your vibe and if you see yourself wearing it on more than one occasion.

And make sure to pick flattering pieces for your body type, especially when it comes to things that you’ll wear a lot. For example, if you’re on the lookout for the perfect pair of jeans, there are several online articles that will guide you to which type fits your body type.

But above all, you should try on everything you’re considering to purchase. This will not only show you if they’re flattering on your body but also ensure that it’s comfortable.

Even though they say pain is beauty, it really doesn’t have to be when it comes to fashion. Especially since if something’s less comfortable to wear or move in, you’ll be less likely to wear it, and as such it could result in gathering dust in your wardrobe, which would be an incredible waste of money.

Conclusion

Ultimately, fashion is a fun venture everyone should explore and by taking in the aforementioned tips, you’re certain to make things easier on yourself. So, we hope you embrace this new journey with open arms and quickly go from a fashion don’t to a fashion do.