And that’s it! The reboot of Sex and the City has caused so much buzz, chaos, and nostalgia, it’s hard to not fantasize about what it might be like to live like Carrie Bradshaw; to be the main character of a glamorously interesting, and fabulous, albeit a bit chaotic life. (Seriously, who wouldn’t want to walk around New York City in heels while never taking the subway?).
While we may not all be—or, quite frankly, want to be–Carries, there is something to be said for dressing like the main character, and we say dressing the part is half the key to getting there. As we age, we want to be oOur stories are developed, our characters evolve, and most importantly, the roles of those around us are known. If your life is a series, 2022 is the start of a brand new season—with all of the opportunity to grow into your best self.
Are you ready to take your style to the next level in 2022? These tips will help you maintain main character status—even if it’s only in your own life.
Mix bold colors with prints
Dressing like the main character is key. Be bold and stand out from the rest. The easiest way to do this is by mixing colors and prints. Mixing colors and printing is one way to get there. This is where the key is to think less and improvise often. Your favorite patterned jacket can be paired with a shirt that you prefer to let do the talking, or your brightest pants can be paired with a top that is equally bright. This combination will always look elegant, chic, and distinctive.
Choose monochrome
Monochrome is always a powerful move. Monochrome is best achieved by choosing hues that are similar in shade, but not identical. You can achieve a flawlessly polished look by pairing similar shades together.
Master your athleisure
You don’t always have to be “on”—and sometimes, more relaxed looks can end up even chicer. To achieve the model-off duty look that looks effortless, but is actually quite difficult to achieve, you can pair matching athleisure sets with other basics like your favorite wool coat or sneakers.
Don’t know where to start? When in doubt, choose a base layer—like a cropped workout top and leggings—in a similar color, then layer one piece on top of it, and work from there.
Elevate your casual look
The best looks are often made from closet staples, and the beauty of that is that usually, they can be dressed up or down in a moment’s notice.
You can wear a white button-up, jeans and sneakers to work in a white button-up. For after-hours drinks, bring a pair strappy heels with you. You’re going out for dinner and then drinks. Wear your leather pants and tank with a jacket. There are so many options that you can choose from, which makes dressing up a lot easier.
Choose the one you love.
No matter what You’re doing when you leave the house, you’re not going to feel confident unless you’re choosing pieces that make you feel your best. If you love a trend in theory, but find yourself feeling like you don’t like it on yourself? You can skip it. If you thought you’d love a piece of clothing you tried at the store, but find yourself pulling at it and adjusting it every time you wear it? Donate it. Prioritize dressing in the best version of you in 2022.
Source: The Every Girl
