6 Ways To look Classy and Elegant For Men and Women.

WHAT ARE CLASS AND ELEGANCE?

The argument is, Class and Elegance are synonyms of each other, versus, they are two completely different aspects altogether. The latter is defined— as the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner, and the former—as impressive stylishness in appearance or behavior. I also see a very close relationship between the two and if they are different from each other, they are just substitutes for each other. Class and Elegance have attached to them behavioral and visible characteristics. Seeing as we are in the Fashion segment of this blog for this post, we are focusing on the visible aspect of class and elegance, you could call it "Your everyday guide to looking classy and elegant." or "How to give a classy and elegant appearance to your wardrobe" and this doesn't have to be over the top. I share with you very simple ways to add a pinch of class to your regular looks with simple additions and substitutions.

3 FALSE TRUTHS ABOUT CLASS AND ELEGANCE.

There are a few negative or infamous beliefs about exhibiting class and elegance with your outfits that people think to be true when in actual sense they are everything but that. Beliefs such as:

• Classy Outfits are expensive - No, to pull off an outfit that's classy or elegant you do not have to break your bank account trying to purchase very expensive clothing and accessories, very affordable clothes can work just fine in helping you achieve class and elegance.

• Classy and Elegant outfits are boring - On the contrary, they are very tasteful and add a high value and standard to your overall appearance.

• Classy and elegant attire is specifically meant for special occasions - That's the falsest of the three truths, hence the title of this blog post, and as we go through this blog post debunking this very false belief, you will see that it is very possible to add a pinch of class to your regular outfits.

6 WAYS TO LOOK CLASSY AND ELEGANT EVERY DAY.

1. WEAR CLOTHES THAT FIT YOU.

• THE RIGHT SIZE—As simple as this sounds many people are in the habit of wearing clothes that either run a little too big or small on them. Aside from streetwear which comprises many oversized pieces (which by the way are still tailored to fit), wearing clothing that runs a few sizes-small will not flatter you in any genre of fashion let alone regarding class and elegance, the same goes for clothing that runs a few sizes big.

• THE RIGHT BODY TYPE—Focus more on buying and wearing clothing that complements your body type. Pieces of clothing that are meant for people with an hourglass body type will not flatter a person with, let's say an inverted triangle or oval body shape. And I know we love to follow the trends but we don't all look like IG models and purchasing clothes that are tailor-made to fit that specific body type will not do any good for you and will class and elegance to your style. Go for clothing that is well suited to your body type.

2. WEAR CLASSIC COLOURS, PATTERNS, AND TEXTURES.

• NEUTRALS— Greys, blacks, whites, and nudes, these colors will always serve as the perfect foundation for many outfits. They tend to go perfectly well with many other colors but remember not all.

• SOLIDS— Solid colors will make it easier for you to cook up classy outfits, the right shades put together many times create outfits that compliment you very well, reds, pinks, and oranges for people that love to stand out in color will most often go well together. Blues, greens, and yellows are other examples of colors that look well together if properly executed. Blacks, whites, and Greys serve as a really good base or foundation for many if not all outfits especially bright colored pieces.

• PATTERNS—Patterns like white and black stripes, houndstooth, plaid, animal print, and florals can very well aid a classy and stylish outfit. These will take a lot more effort to pull off a classy style because of how loud a considerable amount of them can be, but there still is a guarantee that they can be made to serve you and give you a classy and elegant feel.

• TEXTURES— Silk, linen, and satin, right off the bat are some of the most classic pieces of fabric to grace the fashion world, a few pieces of clothing in satin or silk will definitely amp your elegance and classy wardrobe. Genuine or faux leather gives a very rich and classy look to your outfits as well. Other textures like corduroy, cotton, and wool are pretty good picks too.

3. MIX AND MATCH CAUTIOUSLY.

So, at this point, you have the right colors of clothing the perfect patterns, prints, and clothing materials how do you put them all together and make them serve you a classy and elegant look?

• MIX AND MATCH TEXTURES—Textures like silk, linen, and satin can be very well accompanied by cotton fabric. The same goes for leather and cotton or leather and satin or silk. Light textures go well with lighter and heavier ones, but heavier textures for the most part do not always look their best paired with other heavy textures, this is not definite but very probable. You'd prefer to avoid the urge to match them especially if you are in a hurry and are looking for a quick fix.

• MIX AND MATCH COLOURS—As mentioned earlier, solid colors go pretty well with a lot of other solid colors, right here comes the option to color block but that's an entire post on its own, carefully picking bright colors that compliment each other will give you a very classy and polished look. You could also mix shades of the same color to give you what we call monochromatic outfits, these make for very classy and elegant fits.

• DO NOT MIX AND MATCH PATTERNS—Mixing and matching patterns will do anything but give you fancy, classy, and elegant outfits, one pattern or printed piece is perfectly fine alongside a solid.

4. DO NOT FORGET SHOES!!

I won't go into detail on what shoes you should wear with specific outfits because that's an entire post on its own. But to keep up a classy and elegant look every day you would like to give your flip-flops and crocs some downtime. Leaving the house in crocs, house slippers, or flip-flops will do the least in giving you a very classy and elegant look. An alternative for simple classy footwear would be, open sandals, converse (when going for a classy casual look), loafers, or flat pumps.

5. WEAR CLASSIC ACCESSORIES.

• WRIST WATCHES — A wristwatch is a must-have accessory for both males and females it does a lot for your appearance and gives you a very classy finishing touch.

• HANDBAGS AND PURSES— A lady and her handbag are best friends, aside from the fact that you need to have with you a bag to carry your essentials a handbag makes a statement of class and elegance.

• SUNGLASSES— A good pair of sunglasses ties up the entire look, especially for outdoor functions.

• JEWELRY—Rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and cufflinks are pieces of jewelry that will take your entire wardrobe an extra mile. They surely do not have to be the most expensive jewelry on the market to give a classy look, but pieces like pearl earrings and necklaces will give you classy looks, and small and simple silver and gold dainty necklaces and bracelets or cufflinks will make you look classy.

6. GET MORE CLASSIC AND TIMELESS BASICS INTO YOUR WARDROBE.

There are a few basic and timeless or rather evergreen pieces you'll need and you can add over time to your wardrobe always ensure you have classy outfits all the time.

TOPS.

• BLAZER—A basic black or white blazer should do good for starters and with time you could incorporate more nudes and then brighter colors. Starting out with more subtle colors will ensure more range and diversity in your outfits.

• TRENCH COATS AND JACKETS AND CARDIGANS—A good leather, bomber jacket, trench coat, and cardigan or kimono will do a really good job to give you an amazing classy casual look.

• BASIC AND FANCY TOPS, SHIRTS, AND T-SHIRTS—These can range from your average plain cut tops and your button-ups to your fancier and more asymmetric, flared, or ruffled tops and shirts. One of these should do amazing.

BOTTOMS.

• JEANS— You can never go wrong with a good pair of jeans. Jeans are a timeless piece and while you most likely already have some, having different kinds, such as the flared, mom, and boyfriend jeans will stretch your range of outfits.

• PANTS— These are your basic tailored, palazzo, wide-leg pants, chinos, and or basic trousers.

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• SKIRTS— From your basic pencil skirt, your maxi-skirt, to your pleated flared skirts.

SHOES.

• HEELS— A good and simple pair of heels to go with many outfits will save you a lot of fancy functions.

• DRESS SHOES —Your basic dress or smart shoe to make a statement for your suits and work clothes.

• LOAFERS— Loafers perfectly straddle the line between classy and casual.

• BOOTS— For men, these could be your regular dress boots or your Chelsea boots and for ladies your ankle or knee-high boots.

• FLAT PUMPS, MOCCASINS, SANDALS/SLIPPERS, OR BOAT SHOES—These usually pair very well with many outfits these could go with your dresses, skirts, trousers, and shorts.

• SIMPLE MINIMALIST SNEAKERS— Because we are trying to keep the class in our style, instead of your Air Jordan's or Nike Air max's, you might want to opt for the subtle side of the sneaker world, the classic minimalist kinds and pick ones with subtle colors like white, brown, and black, makes them easy to interchange outfits with.

OTHERS.

• DRESSES—A little black or white dress is an essential piece as well as a simple maxi dress if that's your style.

• JUMPSUITS— Jumpsuits are some of those pieces that come in many different designs but seldom fail to give class and elegance if worn right.

7. LESS IS MORE.

To master the art of class and elegance you'll have to incorporate "the way of the minimalist", bright, and very flashy or overly branded clothing will do very little for you when it comes to class, the same goes for accessories, big, shiny, and over the top is not the way to go about composing classy and elegant attire. You want to tone it down a little, and your outfit will give you class and elegance effortlessly. Subtle and soft is the goal.

8. LESS REVEALING.

Many people will not want to hear this one, but to keep a classy look a classy look, modesty will have to be incorporated to a certain degree. We are not talking all the way to church, but showing too much skin will not give you the elegance and class you are trying to achieve. As much as we love those super short dresses and open-chested tops for ladies and those buttoned-down shirts for the gents, to look classy and elegant you'll have to switch them out for something with a lot more surface area lol.

EXTRAS

1. WEAR MINIMAL MAKEUP.

Dial the face beat down. Unless it's a very huge event, you might want to reduce the heavy makeup, and like mentioned before, for an everyday classy look, less is more. Your average natural no-makeup makeup look is the best fit, or like I always prefer no makeup at all, natural is gold too.

2. KEEP CLEAN AND PRESENTABLE FINGERNAILS AND TOENAILS.

Always make sure your nails are clean, trimmed, manicured, or pedicured well. Make sure to fix chipped nails or missing manicure nails by either refilling or taking them all out and getting a fresh set. Just always make sure your fingernails and toenails are always looking their best.

3. KEEP YOUR HAIR PRESENTABLE.

Always make sure your hair is in its best shape, it doesn't have to be an expensive hairdo or haircut, it just simply has to be tamed and in place. Keep your hair looking clean and well brushed or combed at all times. And here's a tip for the ladies in case your hair situation is not ideal and you don't have the time to take care of that, a temporary fix to that is to invest in a few head wraps and scarfs to keep yourself looking presentable at any time. Headwraps aren't for the sole purpose of substitution, they can be a very intentional fashion statement and are completely acceptable outside the need for improvising. Just always make sure your mane is tamed.

4. SMELL GOOD.

Invest in good quality fragrances and have a signature scent, giving off a very pleasant scent that adds so much to class and elegant presentation. Invest in a good perfume or fragrance if you can spend the coins, a good designer perfume will not only last hours upon hours on your clothing it will make a statement no one will be able to forget.

BONUS TIPS.

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• Wear the right undergarments, simple seamless and nude colors mostly so they are not seen through whatever clothing you put on. Wear well-fitting bras and briefs.

• Be sure to steam and Iron your clothing before you wear it, pay attention to details. Take out lint and cotton hanging around from your clothes, and never wear damaged or worn-out clothing.

• Avoid large logos or fake designer pieces. One or two brand names can look classy, but too many can detract from the sophistication you’re going for.

• Create a personal uniform with dedicated colors, styles, and textures you like to wear. This kind of focused wardrobe will make it easier to shop and get dressed.