How To Create An Everyday Outfit

Emerson Hansen
How-To’s
Published in
3 min readFeb 9, 2024
Photo by Junko Nasake on Unsplash

For many of us, fashion is important. It allows us to feel confident in ourselves. It makes us feel pulled together, ready to take on the day ahead. We live in a world where social media is ever present, and we can gain inspiration from what we see online. And while social media is great for this sort of inspiration, it can also feel daunting and overwhelming to keep up with all the trends. But creating the perfect outfit does not have to be difficult. Listed below is a helpful step-by-step guide that will help you find less stress in creating the perfect, everyday look that is both cute and effortless at the same time.

  • Start with the Basics: It is particularly important to have staple pieces in your closet — basic articles of clothing that you can match with anything and can count on to fit you just how you like. Some examples of these basics include a good pair of blue jeans, a classic black t-shirt, a cozy white knit sweater, or even a simple white tank top. These are all quite simple and timeless items that can be layered to create many different looks.
  • Add a Pop of Color or Pattern: The next step is to dress up the outfit a bit and infuse your own personality and flare. One can do this by adding colors or patterns to the look. If your favorite color is pink, try adding a pink chunky sweater with your trusty blue jeans. If you love flowers, wear a floral skirt, and add your basic white tank-top to match. By pairing these more exciting, eye-catching pieces with your staples, your outfit becomes unique.
  • Layer for Depth and Texture: Another way to elevate your outfit is to layer articles of clothing. For example, if you have a simple black skirt that you love, you could add some textured leggings underneath to add another detail to the outfit. You could add some cute, ruffled socks to poke out of your sneakers to add a girly flare. You could also add a Demin jacket over a band tee to give the outfit more depth.
  • Choose Comfortable Footwear: Footwear can often be overlooked in creating an outfit, but it is an essential part of the look. Because this is a guide to a cute everyday outfit, it is important that you pick shoes that you will be comfortable in all day long, no matter what you are doing. Of course, sneakers are always an excellent choice. A classic pair of chunky sneakers does an excellent job of tying a whole look together. High tops — whether that be Converse, Vans, or Nikes — are also a great option. Ankle boots are also great, especially if you are wearing a shorter skirt or shorter pants.
  • Accessories to Elevate: Once you have created an outfit you are happy with, you can add accessories that will take the outfit to the next level. Jewlery is a fantastic way to do this. Stacking multiple necklaces can create a unique look that really catches people’s eye. Earrings can also be a wonderful way to pull a look together, especially if you wear your hair up. But jewelry is not the only way to elevate a look. Hats and belts can be a great tool as well. If you want to dress down and outfit, consider throwing on a baseball cap. If you want to break up the colors of an outfit, add a belt to finalize the look.
  • Confidence is Key: The last step is to be confident in whatever you wear! There is nothing wrong with following the trends, but there is also nothing wrong with branching out and trying something new. The most important thing is that you feel confident. Embrace your unique, individual style and have fun putting together your ideal outfit.

We have all felt like we have so many clothes in our closet but at the same time, nothing to wear. Following these straightforward steps will you create an outfit you love and feel confident in.

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Emerson Hansen
How-To’s

Honors student at High Point University majoring in Strategic Communications with minors in psychology and social media marketing!!