(left) LOAFERS / PANTS / TANK / NECKLACE / SHIRT / HOOP EARRINGS / WATCH BAND
(right) SANDALS / PANTS / TANK / JACKET (similar) / HOOP EARRINGS
The warm weather has finally rolled in and with it a swarm of soft pieces – think all things linen, ditsy floral dresses, ruffle tops, and soft tints of color like lavender and pale blue. A key styling tip for adding these pieces into everyday outfits is to balance the soft with harder elements like metal, structure or tailoring, and colors with depth. Here are a couple examples:
A Mostly Soft Example
With Hard Elements Added
While the navy top does add a little hardness to the softness of the linen pants and shoe, layering in the structured blazer with antique gold hardware really takes this outfit up a notch. For the warmer days when a jacket is not needed, add stacked bracelets or a chunky gold necklace as in the next example…
A Mostly Soft Example
With Hard Elements Added
Again, the navy tank does add a bit of hardness but the look on the left is starting to look a bit sloppy with predominately soft elements. Adding the chunky gold necklace and buckle loafers adds much needed balance and gives this look more depth and character.
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