The Balancing Act

This week, I thought I'd publish my first fashion post and share an old (and very helpful!) tip of mine with all of you. Here it is...When putting an outfit together, try to achieve a balance between tight and loose fitting clothes. This means that when it comes to clothing only, if one half of your outfit is a loose fit/baggy, the other half should be a tighter fit (it fits comfortably without being skin-tight).

Still confused? Here are some examples of where you would use this rule...

Floaty skirt or pants? Balance this by teaming it with a relatively tight tank top or shirt. If you'd like to wear it with a shirt that is slightly baggy, using a thick belt to cinch in your waist will cause your shirt to look a little tighter.

This shirt with a 1/3 sleeve is perfect for this floaty skirt! Team it with a pair of embellished sandals and you've got yourself one cute summer outfit. 

Skinny jeans or pencil skirt? Team it with a slightly oversized or baggy shirt to keep your outfit balanced. If you'd like to team it with a shirt that fits a little better, don't hesitate to add a blazer or jacket into your outfit. This will create the illusion that you're not wearing an all-tight outfit. Alternatively, you could use accessories to balance your outfit (think chunky jewelry and a ruffled/oversized bag).

Adding a blazer or jacket over a tight shirt can cause your outfit to look a little more balanced. 

This rule doesn't have to apply every day, but it's just something to keep in mind if you're ever stuck for ideas on what to wear with a new clothing item. Till next time xx

Next Week: July Favourites