Maintaining a chic look is anything but easy, especially if you are aiming to make that your daily look. However, with styling tips and tricks, it can be done quite easily. Looking classy and elegant does not need to be limited to parties and events. It can be an everyday affair!
So how exactly could you pull off an effortlessly classy look?
1.Owning a ‘Little Black Dress’
If you look at style inspiration from anyone when it comes to an elegant or classy look, one thing they all will have in common for sure is- they all own a little black dress. A little black dress is almost always perfect for any occasion you are attending. From formal dinners to first dates, a little black dress is perhaps the most effortless way to look classy and elegant.
Throughout time, most of Hollywood’s leading ladies have taken inspiration from classic actresses and recreated the look. This goes to show that a black dress is one that can be seen across the board as elegant. When it comes to class, there is no more exceptional look than that of the timeless Hollywood beauties pictured below. Classy, elegant, and effortlessly chic, they lead by an example we would be silly not to follow.
2.Boasting a Red Lip Look
Makeup trends come and go at a pace that is genuinely hard to keep up with. Natural looks, bold looks, colorful looks, are all tried and tested with no makeup look sticking around for too long. None that is, except the classic red lip. Just a smear of red on your lips can change the feel of any outfit you are wearing. It is also a bold statement! Red lipstick not only makes you look classy, but it also makes you look confident! There are many shades of red that you can choose from based on your skin tone, time of day, and a red that compliments your clothes. Red lips work for anyone who is aiming to make a statement!
3.Classic Tailored Pants
Suits and pants are not just for men. They are often overlooked as some of fashion’s classiest looks. Pants, especially when worn with a plain white shirt, can be one of your greatest fashion assets. Imagine yourself in pants, a white shirt, and a pair of killer heels. Modern and classy, it is a look you can wear for work, leisure, or even parties. A straight cut pair of pants can take you a long way in looking elegant.
4.Do not underestimate looking tidy
If you look through pictures of classy and elegant dressers, everyone has one thing in common, be it a man or woman – and this is, everyone looks neat and tidy. Dressing to impress only works if the individual dressed well is neat. This would mean, making an effort to make sure your clothes are pressed, that your hair is in place, and that your hand and feet are clean. Regardless of how you wish to dress, the classiest look is cleanliness.
Sometimes people tend to overlook this fact and can end up putting effort into their clothes with not enough effort put into cleanliness. Have you come across someone dressed exceptionally well but with chipped nail polish on their hands? This is an example of how something very small can end up ruining your entire look. Before you leave your home, ensure your hands and feet are clean of all impurities. Check to see if your nails have dirt under them and clean it up straight away. Once you are clean and polished, you are ready to face the world as a clean, classy, and elegant person!
5.Polish your shoes!
A classy and elegant outfit is not limited to pants and dresses. In today’s day and age, people tend to wear clothes such as jeans and t-shirts, even to work. While the days of formal looks equating to class are over, today you can look chic even in a pair of sneakers. The white sneaker trend is everywhere this year, and they are worn with a variety of different clothes. They can be worn with jeans, dressy pants, and even dresses. So how do you manage to make this look elegant and classy? For one, make sure you buy shoes of the right size. Sneakers are versatile, and you can wear them with a dress during the day, however, make sure your shoes are polished. Dirty shoes can ruin your entire outfit. Also make sure if you do choose to don a pair of sneakers, that they are coordinated with your outfit.
6.Look at what is trending online
Fashion dedicated websites and blogs such as saved by the dress can give you insight on what is current in the fashion world. Fashion sites share with you the latest looks and what is considered classy and elegant for the modern-day. In fact, these websites have pictures of outfits worn, making them easy to replicate. Instead of going through the effort of piecing an outfit together, you can actually purchase an entire one through fashion websites!
7.Wear white and accessorize
Do you want to look elegant and classy but have limited options? The color white has a longstanding reputation of being a color of elegance. This means you can put on white clothes and match them with a bold pair of earrings to look extremely elegant. While it may seem like a straightforward hack, wearing white shows simplicity, which is precisely what class is. Looking elegant while remaining simple!
8.Layer with a blazer
A typical look for work is wearing a blazer over your clothes. A blazer adds dimension and class to an outfit. Layering a dress, pants, or jeans with a blazer and a pressed shirt can make one look essential and classy. Adding a touch of elegance to your dress can be done through a blazer. Different types of blazers can be worn, depending on the occasion. Have you noticed that the Queen of England always dons a blazer? When it comes to elegance and class, follow the queen!
9.A sleek ponytail
If your hair is long enough to pull back in a high ponytail, it is time to make it look sleek! One of the top trends to look classy and elegant this season has been the ponytail looks. Hollywood has been filled with this look lately. From the Kardashians to the New York Fashion Week runways, women have been pulling their hair back, making themselves look particularly classy! Hairdressers have shared video tutorials on how to turn your hair into “the perfect ponytail.” What used to be a look we wore for school has turned into a full-fledged elegant look and very easy to replicate!
10.Wear the right accessories
A good pair of sunglasses goes a long way when trying to maintain an image of elegance and class. Accessories matter a lot in dressing, and the power of them is sometimes underestimated. Some accessories that are worth investing in are a watch that can be worn on any occasion, a pair of elegant and timeless sunglasses, a clean bag, and a versatile belt. Amal Clooney, the global fashion icon has been seen wearing hundreds of different outfits, but repeated use of accessories. In fact, both her and Kate Middleton, known as two of the classiest women on the planet, both repeat a simple accessory look- dangly earrings. Whether it is for formal occasions such as state balls for Middleton, or going to court for Clooney, or more casual days such as family outings, both women have been seen looking elegant with a pair of bold, statement earrings!