Multiple paths to expand your horizons (preserving your unique individual flair)
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On a chilly Thursday in January, the author stepped out in a stylish ensemble that blended comfort and colour in a unique way. Here's a breakdown of the outfit and some tips for incorporating sporty pieces into your wardrobe.
The author donned a pair of Abercrombie Vintage Sunday Shorts, opting for sweat shorts instead of the originally considered linen ones. To add a pop of colour, they paired these with a Free People Hit The Slopes Fleece Jacket in a vibrant red hue. The jacket, worn in size S, added a touch of warmth to the ensemble.
On their feet, the author chose Adidas Samba Sneakers, a classic choice for a sporty look. To accessorize, they wore Aurate Infinity Huggie Hoops and a James AYR Slushy Tee. Completing the look was a Washable Canvas Tote, perfect for carrying essentials on the go.
The author's style is all about branching out, and they like to experiment by either wearing a familiar piece in an unfamiliar colour or vice versa, but not both at the same time. In this case, they added red pieces to their wardrobe, including the running shorts, a baseball cap, and the fleece jacket, ensuring a harmonious and cohesive look.
To style sporty pieces like running shorts and baseball caps in new colours while keeping them compatible with your existing wardrobe, consider these key strategies:
- Incorporate Neutral Base Layers: Pair brightly coloured sporty items with neutral tones such as black, white, gray, beige, or navy in your tops or outer layers.
- Mix with Elevated or Structured Pieces: Combine athletic shorts or caps with more tailored or refined wardrobe staples to add polish and contrast.
- Balance Silhouettes: When wearing loose or oversized sporty shorts, offset them with fitted or streamlined tops, and vice versa.
- Coordinate Colours with Existing Palette: Select new sporty pieces in complementary or analogous shades to ensure new colours harmonize and integrate seamlessly.
- Use Sporty Accessories Thoughtfully: Baseball caps and trainers can add personality and are excellent for introducing pops of colour.
- Layer for Versatility and Texture: Layer sporty pieces under or over classic items to add depth and adapt the sporty vibe to different occasions.
By applying these approaches, you can update your sporty items’ colour while creating outfits that blend smoothly with your existing clothing, balancing comfort, style, and cohesion.
The author has provided links to their Instagram, LTK, and Pinterest accounts for those interested in exploring their style further. They were also seen carrying a Washable Canvas Tote and wearing a James Avery Foxtail Chain Necklace (size 18in), which retails for $40.00, and a Mejuri Beaded Ring. If shorts were not an option, the author would have worn grey sweatpants instead.
- The author's fashion-and-beauty lifestyle embodies a personal style that often incorporates unfancy shoes like Adidas Samba Sneakers, but also values adding a pop of colour to outfits, as seen with the Free People Hit The Slopes Fleece Jacket.
- To maintain a harmonious and cohesive look, the author's strategy is to either wear a familiar piece in an unfamiliar colour or vice versa, such as red pieces added to their wardrobe in this case.
- Home-and-garden essentials can sometimes find their way into the author's wardrobe, like the Washable Canvas Tote, which doubles as a practical accessory for both outdoor adventures and daily errands.
- In their pursuit of a unique style, the author's approach to fashion goes beyond just clothing, including the consideration of accessories like Aurate Infinity Huggie Hoops and James AYR Slushy Tee when creating outfits.
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