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In my last article I told you what is not hot but I did not really help you get fresh and switch up your style. So now I am going to take out this time to help you put together a nice head-turning outfit without looking like everyone else in the club or on the streets. Here are my key 7 (cuz I couldn’t think of 10) steps to pulling off a head-turning outfit:
- Start with the shoes-This will allow you to know what colors you have to work with and what style you are trying to go for. If you are going for a dressy look you wouldn’t put all white Nike Air Force Ones on would you? Shoes are usually the first thing people look at so make sure they are fresh and clean. Also put back the Polo boots and shop around for something that is a little different but still relaxed.
- Get a classic pair of jeans-Loud colored jeans take away from the other pieces of your outfit and can make you look like you are trying too hard. You can never go wrong with hard denim f.y.i.
- Your Shirt is a compliment to your outfit-A shirt should not over power the outfit but it should bring everything together. It should have colors in it that go nicely with the most essential parts of your outfit. Remember that if your shoes are royal blue, you do not have to match up your shirt color for color; the human eye & brain will blend the color as long as it is not directly on top on each other. Oh and I always say: when did royal blue and baby blue stop matching?
- A fly jacket is key-A nice jacket can really help you stand out and it can be done for a low price. Usually you can go to thrift stores and find all kinds of denim jackets, blazers, and wind breakers for the “lo-lo”. When you go out to get a jacket think outside the box! Think like this: if my outfit was talking… my jacket should be making the boldest statement.
- Fitteds are forever in style- you cannot go wrong with a nice CLEAN fitted. Try to stick to major baseball teams and classic colors. Also try some boutiques for unique colors.
- Accessories are exclamation points- The right accessories can make a good outfit, great. Look around for necklaces and chains that might compliment the v-neck your rocking…get a nice pair of glasses that help you blend in while standing out…try buttons and pins on your jackets. If done right, you will turn heads!
- The most important part of any outfit is you! Your attitude really makes or breaks your outfit so rock it with confidence! - Mr. Threshold
