14 Simple Ways to Look Fashionable Instantly

It’s not always about being trendy, wearing the latest trends, learning complicated styling tricks or buying the most expensive clothes. (Who has the money for that?) You can do it as simple as tucking your shirt and adding layers.

Even though this can be difficult to do, you might think, “Thanks, for the advice, I’ll never look like these street style stars.” And while that may sound cheesy, confidence is the key to fashion. It’s that simple!

You don’t have to wear a particular outfit if it feels out of your comfort zone. Just go about your day and dress up as if it were your everyday look.

Here are 14 easy ways to make your look trendy and fashionable, without having to do too much.

• Color coordinate!

Choose two to three colors as the base of your outfit (for example, mint green and off white), then match that color with your accessories and clothing. Make sure you also use your makeup! No matter which scheme you choose, you’ll look polished and elegant.

• Mix textures

It’s easy to combine a variety of fabrics into one look: ribbed knits, prints, suedes, silk, leather, and so on. To make texture mixing more subtle, you can either go bold or keep them all the same color.

• Use color to your advantage

You don’t need to know what colors go together if you want your ensemble personality. There are no rules. You can combine neons, neutrals and pastels to make your outfit stand out.

• Matching sets are a good idea

This is one of the most chic ways to look stylish. A coordinating two-piece, such as a pantsuit or skirt suit, or knit set, is instantly fashionable. You can then choose your shoes and accessories to match it.

• A blazer and a graphic tee are a great combination

The “high-low” look is achieved by pairing a luxe blazer with a graphic T-shirt and jeans. This effortless look can be worn casually or dressed up depending on where you are going.

• Opt for monochrome

Choose one color and get creative! You don’t necessarily have to match your hair, but you could. This makes dressing up for the day much easier, as it narrows down your options. You can also match your head to your feet without spending too much on your outfit.

• Your jacket should be worn on your shoulders

Your jacket is not a jacket. It can be thought of as a cape that falls to your arms. It’s an easy way to dress up a jacket for transitional weather.

• Layers, layers and more layers

Layering is more important than one piece. So, go wild! Wear a coat over a dress and a shirt with mesh underneath. Think of yourself as a fashion onion. Bonus: This tip is great for winter when you need to wrap up.

• You should change your shoes

You can choose to wear something different than what you normally would for footwear. Your high heels are now replaced by flat boots, your sneakers by high heels, and sandals by sneakers. It’s more true than it sounds. This one is a no-brainer.

• You can play with proportions

A bra top that has a large quilted jacket. A bulky top with cut-offs. Fashion is about mixing proportions and leaning towards contrast. You don’t just need to pair big and small shapes together, but also soft and structured textures, tight and loose silhouettes and thick and lightweight materials.

• Do not tuck your top in all the way

You can wear a sweater, tank or collared silk shirt. All you have to do is grab the middle front piece and loosely tuck. Your style will instantly increase. The tuck should be done quickly and easily.

• Put a hat on

Fashion is about style. It’s all about creating a style statement and defining your look. A good hat does this better than any other accessory. Some styles may be too costumey for some people, but that’s not the point.

• Wear sunglasses

You can wear sunglasses if you feel like your outfit is missing something. It’s even better if the sunglasses coordinate with your outfit. They are also much easier to apply than eye makeup.

• Your cross-body bag should be worn in the front

Show it off by bringing the thing to the front. It’s probably your favorite part of your outfit. You can also adjust the strap so it sits closer to your waist and not at the top of the leg.