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Layering Your Sleeves

What makes an outfit extra cool? What is that “thing” that sets an uber chic look apart from a sea of off the rack looks?

Memorable outfits all have one thing in common, they have depth. Depth is what makes a look “special”. It’s what brings it to life.

Depth adds that perfect je nes se quoi to your outfit. The idea is to combine different materials to provide contrast and balance. It’s about paying attention to the fabric content (cotton, leather, silk) and to how an item feels. It’s about balancing the hard and the soft. Depth can even just be combining prints and pattern and details to create a visual interest to your outfit.

Through depth you can elevate even the simplest of outfits. One of the easiest ways to add depth is through layering your sleeves. Yes that’s right, layering your sleeves.

Layering your sleeves may not have been on your radar before or perhaps you have done it all along and not even known you were doing it. This layering technique creates a chic subtle element that can change the whole vibe of the outfit and make it feel complete.

Playing with different sleeve lengths adds expert level layering flair to your outfit. Pair a shorter sleeved coat with a sweater, let or roll up the sleeves and show off a different color or texture. This season I have been all about pairing long sleeved dresses with shakets and giving the shaket sleeve a J-Crew esc roll.

When mixing prints adding these “sleeve layers” really helps to balance the look. Give it a try and watch your look go from everyday to straight from the runway.

Adding Texture to Your Outfit

While mixing prints is one of my favorite ways to add personality to any look, adding texture is another sure fire way to add interest to your outfit.

Memorable outfits all have one thing in common, they have depth. Depth through color, prints or texture is what makes a look “special”. It’s what bring’s it to life.

Even if you are going for a monochromatic look you need depth.

The key is to strike a balance between textures. Creating harmony and tension between textures allows your outfit to be more than just colors and shapes and gives it true depth.

It’s like a “Will They/Won’t They” romance plot on a television show. It’s the tension between two different things that creates the excitement week after week, season after season. It’s also that tension/contrast that takes an outfit to the next level.

Texture can be the weave of the fabric, the density of the cloth or even strategically placed details. Detailing like ruffles, pleats and ruching add texture to your look no matter what type of fabric.

Think about the contrast between soft and hard, polished and dull, flowing and structured, edgy and feminine. If everything is the same, what makes an outfit interesting? Textures.

Creating contrast with textures can make an otherwise simple outfit have depth and look more elegant.

If you’re new to adding texture to your outfit, I’ve put together a little cheat sheet of texture pairing for you to try:

Knit + Chiffon
Velvet + Silk
Leather + Denim
Suede + Silk
Boucle + Denim
Cashmere + Tweed

Remember, it’s about creating that tension between to opposing forces that creates a memorable look. With Fall just around the corner now is the perfect time to experiment with texture through adding layers.

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How to Add Color, Texture and Shine to Your Look

One secret every stylist knows is that color, texture and shine are the keys to giving your look depth.

When an outfit feels flat or that it’s “missing something”, try incorporating accessories, layering pieces and shoes that add color, texture or shine. This will give your outfit depth, which makes it look more interesting, eye-catching and “special”.

Texture is all about combining different materials that will create contrast and balance. It’s about paying attention to the fabric’s details. It’s about balancing the hard and the soft. Remember that opposites attract and beauty can be found in the contrast! Smooth with rough, leather with lace. It can be as simple as combining prints or layering different types of fabrics to compliment each other.

Color can be anything from adding a POP of color or skillfully pairing multiple shades in the same color family. For Fall I love to play with a warm earthy pallet like rusts, burgundies, forest greens, golds and browns. The colors look lux and give off some serious Fall Vibes!

Shine doesn’t have to be full on disco ball. It could be adding a glossy lipstick, pairing a metallic accented shoe, shiny beaded details and/or layering in a shimmery jacket.

Once you start experimenting with color, texture and shine you’ll see how easy it is!

I swear you will get more compliments than ever before on your look. Pieces you have worn a million times and were tired of will be reinvented and have new life!

Stylist’s Tip: Fishnets are hot again and one of the easiest ways to add in more texture! Try rockin’ this classic leg wear to add a bit of edge to an otherwise ladylike look.

Deal Alert: I scored this brocade bootie for $25 at TJ Maxx this week and saw it at DSW for $139.99 the next day. If you are looking for fun booties at a great price head to TJ Maxx they have a crazy good selection right now!

What I’m Wearing: Nanette Lepore Lace Sheath Dress (this one is from a couple season’s ago BUT H&M has an almost identical one in-store- it’s not available on-line) | Miss Selfridge Cocktail Jacket (similar found here) | TOPSHOP High Neck Blouse (similar found here) | Alexander McQueen De-Manta Clutch | Franco Sarto Jubilee Brocade Bootie | Marilyn Monroe Fishnets |

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