Daring to create a personalised minimalist style is the challenge some of you face every day. Minimalist fashion is not necessarily without risk. Quite the contrary. It is much easier to make a splash with bright colours and graphic patterns. Stand out with more subtle changes, refine your look by limiting the colour palette of your wardrobe, focus your preference on cuts, textures and volumes ... All of this will call on your creative skills and it is a real challenge.
You might think that the minimalist style is based on simplicity or ease while creating the right associations is a perpetual challenge. If we observe what constitutes the minimalist style, we note that the cuts, the volumes, the lines are not chosen at random. It is a delicate complexity that we must face to achieve harmony based on different textures, different shades of the same colour, contrasts, symmetry or asymmetry.
Some basics to know to succeed in your minimalist style
A palette of neutral colours
The ease with which you will be able to coordinate, mix or match the different hues is an essential step in the process of creating your style. The most representative colours are black, white, grey and beige. For those who like more vibrant colours, you will be seduced by burgundy, navy blue or green.
Basic parts
The minimalist style consists in highlighting the often-underestimated simplicity of apparently basic pieces: A simple white T-shirt, black cigarette pants, moccasins, a loose shirt ... But at second glance, we note that there is nothing fundamental about them. The fit of the pieces together, their quality, a subtle detail ... so many elements that can lead to an outfit that is just as remarkable as an eccentric or colourful outfit.
The key piece of your look
Not all the pieces that make up a minimalist outfit have to be basic. In this case, you would risk a rather bland and boring outfit. To avoid a monotonous outfit, don't hesitate to combine original pieces with basic clothes. Dare to select more extravagant pieces to reinforce your styles such as a maxi skirt, a scarf dress, a mini handbag or even very high heels.
The women-male look
One of the most inspiring minimalist trends, when you look at the fashion shows with a practised eye, is the marriage of clothes borrowed from the male wardrobe with pieces logically reserved for women. These clothes are distinguished by cuts or assertive details, but which can create a very elegant whole. A mastered masculine-feminine style guarantees you a remarkable result.
Minimum accessories
Too many accessories will lead you to the opposite of minimalist style. So, avoid overloading your outfit with unnecessary accessories. Simple and delicate jewellery, a scarf, a hat, a large belt, or a leather bag is all that is needed to add some pizzazz to your outfit.
Subtle Textured Contrasts
One of the many tricks behind a minimalist style is to play with strong contrasts by combining different fabrics and textures. Try pairing silk or wool with leather, pairing chiffon with wool, pairing tweed with lace or denim. This combination works best with monochrome pieces.
Playing with proportions
Add structure and a little extravagance to your style. Do not hesitate to play with the proportions of the clothes that are the basis of your outfit. For example, you can combine skinny jeans with a loose top, leggings with an oversized coat, fitted shoes with loose woollens, an oversized top with palazzo pants… These interesting contrasts and the different thicknesses will allow you to achieve a look. Worked and remarkable.
A personal signature
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