Six Tips for Mastering Tailored Womenswear!
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It seems like everywhere
you look, the trend of the moment is tailored womenswear. Pantsuits are back with a vengeance! However,
trying to master the tailored womenswear trend isn’t always the easiest of
tasks. You need to find the right way to rock this look for you. Here are some
top tips to ensure you look as chic as can possibly be.
Look for inspiration
Whether you’re buying
your clothes or sewing them yourself, it’s vital that you start scrolling for
inspiration first. For example, when putting together my tailored jacket with double welt
pockets, I had several images that I used as inspiration before I got
started. This is the ultimate excuse to jump on Pinterest or spend a few hours
flicking through magazines. Look at the styles and shapes, along with the
patterns and colors. Make a mood board if you think it will help.
Make subtle swaps
Used to rocking a denim
jacket in the spring? Simply swap it out for an oversized blazer. The best
thing about the tailored womenswear trend is that you don’t have to go
overboard. No one is saying you need to look like you’re about to go to work!
Instead, swap out some of your usual pieces with something more tailored to
create your own personal style – women’s jackets are perfect for this.
All about the pants
To pull off the tailored
look, it’s all about the pants. You can play around with different styles,
shapes, and colors, to bring your whole look together. For example, a pair of
black, wide-legged women's pants will match with pretty much anything else in
your wardrobe. Tuck in a white tee and throw on that blazer to look as if you
have just stepped off the catwalk. Alternatively, go bold with a bright yellow
or red tailored pant.
Repurpose your shirts
Got some old work shirts
lying around that you don’t wear anymore? Why not bring them back to life? You
can cinch them in at the waist to make them more fitted (or try a peplum look), change up the color from white to pastel
shades of pinks and yellows, or even sew on some accessories. This way, you can
keep the majority of your outfit plain, and let your shirt do the talking.
Accessories are your friend
If you don’t want to
play around too much with colors or patterns in the clothing items themselves,
then you should consider adding something a little extra to your outfits using
accessories. Keep your suit simple, with a plain white tee underneath, then go
wild with layered necklaces or dangly earrings. It’s amazing how such little
add-ons can elevate your tailored look.
Consider your shoes
You’ll want to consider
the shoes you’re going to rock with your new tailored outfits for more than one
reason. Firstly, what kind of pant leg is going to look best with those shoes?
Will a wide-leg swamp a dainty heel? Secondly, what about the color? If you’re
a fan of fluoro shoes or bright colored heels, then perhaps you’ll want to keep
the colors and patterns simple on the suit itself. Always consider your outfit
as a whole before you start sewing (or shopping).
Tailored womenswear is
making a big comeback, and it’s an exciting time for those who love making
their own clothes and rocking the latest trends. Follow these tips to make sure
you master both the sewing and the wearing of this iconic look.
Any other suggestions to
add? Drop them in the comments.
6 comments
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ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI find I can usually make a woman's work shirt or plain shirt or often blouse into a distinctly noticeable top in a few minutes using fish-eye darts -- two in the back, two in the front -- to cinch in the waist (even when the waist is only slightly defined). The vertical seams in front of course draw attention to the womanly allure, but ALSO draw attention to the face above. The face, where emotions show. And, who doesn't want to see a woman's emotions? Four fish-eye darts, a few minutes, and a world of effect.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. Thanks!
DeleteGreat tips Erica!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kisha!
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