5 Fashion Mistakes You’re Probably Making - & How to Fix Them

are you falling into the Trap of these five common fashion mistakes this spring chances are you might be without even realizing it so today I'm not just pointing them out but I'm going to show you how you can effortlessly fix [Music] them hello beautiful people my name is Elena and I'm a professional stylist with more than 12 years of experience and today I'll be walking you through this five specific style M steps that I see everywhere all the time and the best part is that they are surprisingly easy to fix stay with me and I will help you to look your absolute best mistake number one forgetting to exess rise so as we shake off all these extra winter layers it's so easy to go minimal but here's the twist the fewer layers we have on the more crucial it becomes to add a little something extra to your outfit and I am talking about details and accessories something to spice it up so the go-to outfit formula for many of you basic blue jeans and a white long sleeve I spice it up by adding a bold color a cropped tweet uh jacket from mango to give it like a splash of color looks good feels good but even with this step introduced we still have one problem going on here so if I go inside and take off my jacket what's left just the jeans and long sleeve suddenly it's not so interesting right that's exactly why adding a few accessories is key to keeping your outfit from becoming too plain and too flat I op for a more colorful accessories because this is my signature look okay this is how I love seeing my uh signature style and my personal style you can easily go for a more minimalist set of accessories like this one for example but do not ignore acccess Rising it's super important especially when we dive into styling for warmer days you know after winter we tend to accessorize less it feels like there isn't much room for accessories with all those winter layers but as the layers come off that's when accessorizing really shines mistake number two buying new clothes without analyzing your wardrobe and reusing what you already have in your wardrobe so this is maybe my favorite part but before we dive in I want to ask you a favor would you please write down your comments in the comment section with your favorite fashion mistake because I think that this is so much easier to analyze and and to work with your own behavior while watching other people making the same mistakes so let's create this kind of a supportive Community where we share our mistakes and yeah I think it's much more easier to analyze your own behavior when you're reading so many other people making like maybe the same mistakes and I will reveal my own favorite fashion mistake a bit later okay back to mistake number two rushing to buy new clothes just because it's a new season so we have this kind of an instinct new season new wardrobe new season new clothing give your current wardrobe a welld deserved attention so we've all been there so raise your hand this is my favorite fashion mistake every time I have a face new season I'm like oh shopping no you don't have to do that and here's the way to fix this problem easily don't be afraid to mix textures believe it or not mixing and matching typical winter pieces with Summer ones is a key tool in the modern styling tool kit here's a fun challenge for you grab one piece from your winter wardrobe and another from your summer collection then mix them into one outfit just like that you've got yourself a super stylish modern look perfect for the transitional season so here is my real life example I have paired a thick winter sweater with silk pants and topped it off with a silk scarf and it looks fantasting and if if you've been following me on Instagram you might recognize this outfit by the way I highly recommend you following me on Instagram because I am conducting a 100 day outfit challenge when I post every single day my real life outfits while explaining the outfit formula giving you some of the style tips and style hacks and I know that the feedback is huge is massive people are giving me such a warm comment so you are so welcome to follow me on Instagram so back to the outfit this is a prime example of how you shouldn't be afraid to combine typical winter pieces with Summer ones it's all about playing with contrast and creating something unexpected yet total a fashion forward so before you run to the fashion store to buy something new just pay attention to your wardrobe grab something from your winter zone of your closet and mix it with something like more flowy and lightweight something from the summer zone of your clothing and you might end up creating something absolutely fashion forward and stylish mistake three dark colors only and I know it might sound a bit biased from The Stylist like me because if you follow me on Instagram you know that my personal style sty is all about colors color combinations because I feel colors I know everything about color theory this is my DNA this is my nature but if there's ever a perfect time to experiment with adding some color to your wardrobe it's definitely spring so here is my example just to show you the before and after effect well actually like two outfits with the same base layer total black outfit and my interpretation my variation of the same base layer so a total black outfit and the same outfit with a few drops of color a pled skirt is from massima Duty Sleek waist coat in a beautiful pale pink color is from cost and again I will link all the fashion pieces I'm using here in this video I will link everything you want to know to recreate my outfits in the description box so just feel the difference I'm not telling you that total black looks bad on me no it looks actually good but just feel the difference you feel much more springish mood in the second outfit right so the key takeaway for you guys here don't be shy about giving colors a try okay and if you're sitting there and thinking like maybe but I have no idea how to start like colors are so complicated don't worry I've got you covered so check out my playlist here on YouTube uh where I dive into the basics of color theory I break it down in a simple easy to understand way so everyone can explore this beautiful and wonderful world of colors trust me embracing color can transform not just your style and your outfit but also your mood and your confidence as well so why not give it a shot this spring and let's make it a season of colors okay I think that this world needs more optimistic colors I do truly believe that now before we continue I have a surprise for you especially for those who are new to my channel I totally understand how challenging it is sometimes to watch all these fashion videos here on YouTube but then you go back to reality you open your wardrobe and have no clue where to start from and it's it just doesn't work for you it means that this is the time for more professional approach I have developed a very simple and highly effective Style Quiz this style quiz is designed to help you pinpoint what you might be doing wrong while shopping or while creating your everyday Styles and guide you towards better decisions better choices take this squee it will take like just a few moments and you will receive an email with your personal wardrobe plan absolutely free that will guide you to understand uh the basics the style base six and create stylish and bold outfits and create a capsule wardrobe that actually aligns with your current lifestyle so you know where to find the link it's in the description box and you are just one click away for studying your beautiful style Journey Back to the topic mistake four letting our ankle boots shorten your look so we all love our ankle boots but here's the problem pairing them with midlength skirts or cropped pants can lead to an unfl fluttering strip of bare leg making the look feel outdated so let's admit this this outfit looks outdated the issue is even more pronounced with high contrast boots that cut off at the narrowest part of your ankle disrupting the outfit's flow so what's the Quick Fix here shift two ankle boots in softer Shades like nude brown or beige to blend seamlessly into your spring wardrobe I found swapping my black boots for taller brown ones and adjusting the outfits colors made a huge difference another solution for the same problem is opting for a longer skirt or a longer dress so what I'm trying to tell you here is that if you are more focused on creating a fashion forward outfit next time opt for a longer skirt because this is how a modern styling looks like and as for me I think that this kind of length is so much more easier to style because you don't have to think about choosing the right uh length of your ankle boots or boots or flats anyway I think it's so much more easier to style longa skirts fashion mistake number five overlooking the power of layering so Spring weather sometimes can be so unpredictable and this is something that makes layering and essential styling too so maybe instead of relying on one heavyweight warm layer like a puffer jacket for example maybe it's smarter to opt for a several lightweight layers that are so versatile and so adaptive adaptive I mean uh from the point of view of weather changes take my mom's outfit for example starting with basic gray linen pants and and a t-shirt we added a linen button down and a scarf this way she's prepared for any indoor scenario she can remove the shirt but keep the scarf on or the other way around ensuring her outfit remains harmonious interesting and deep and and modern regardless of the temperature swings she can even throw a warmer Jagged on just in case layering isn't just practical it's a creative way to express style while staying comfort affable during Spring's unpredictable weather and as always don't forget to check my description box because I have linked all the fashion pieces I have used here in this video in the description box down below along with all the information you want to know to recreate my outfits and a gentle reminder as we wrap up today's video remember your style is evolving Journey that should progress together with your personality we are all changing constantly all the time during the lifetime and it's important to let your style reflect this journey take those extra 10 minutes to experiment with your style habits to play around with your clothing to mix and match uh old pieces in new ways and by dedicating those extra 10 minutes to updating your style you will be amazed at how much you enjoy the results and thank you so much for being with me I'm still waiting for your comments with your favorite fashion mistakes and missst steps don't forget to follow for more share this video with somebody who would love this kind of a content and see you in the next one and I just love that you are still here it means that you want to watch another video from Elena and my recommendation would be a very popular video here 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Channel: Ellena Hue

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Id: m9ItzyNyqU0

Length: 13min 39sec (819 seconds)

Published: Thu Apr 04 2024