Style Series: 3 Rules of great proportions

Happy fashion Friday!

Not sure if Coco Chanel really said this, "Fashion is architecture; it is a matter of proportions.” But it is SO true.

Here are a few general "rules of thumb" for always looking put together (even when you don't feel like it). They happen to be opposites if that helps you remember. 😉

1. Loose-Fitted: If you have a loose top, pair it with tighter fitting bottoms for balance. The converse is also true - if you have a form fitting top, pair it with relaxed bottoms. Loose clothing all over can look sloppy, while tight fitting clothes head to toe can appear constricting.

2. Long-Short: To balance your outfit, change up the length of your outerwear. Pair a cropped jacket over maxi dresses to break up the lines, while a longer jacket/blazer/cardigan will balance a mini dress or shorts. A long coat over a long dress can be elegant if done juuuuust right, but can risk looking a bit frumpy, while short outerwear over a short dress can appear a little too childish for this mama...

3. Sexy-Demure: Girls just wanna have fun, sometimes - but let's face it, I'm not 21 anymore. 😁 So if I have a fun/sexy/strappy piece, I try to pair it with something more demure and covered up for balance, like this strappy camisole with a maxi skirt or a turtleneck with a feathered mini skirt.

Any general style rules you always follow?

outfit 1 - sweater 360 Cashmere, jeans Schoen by Yu, shoes Enrico Cuini

outfit 2 - tank GAP, pants Anthropologie, shoes Manolo Blahnik

outfit 3 - dress Free People, jacket GAP

outfit 4 - dress IRO, jacket ASOS, boots Stuart Weitzman

outfit 5 - tank Express, skirt Alice+Olivia

outfit 6 - turtleneck Amazon, skirt AQUA