tips to elevate your basic outfit

ELEVATE IT

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Photos by Alise Jane

You wake up in the morning, glance at the clock and realise you don’t have much time. You need a cute winter outfit for your day but, out of habit you reach for the usual; a sweater and jeans. Raise your hands if this sounds familiar. Now, having a winter uniform or a go-to outfit is never a bad thing, as long as you know how to change it up and elevate it. The last thing you want is for it to look like you’re wearing the same exact thing every day right? I’m guilty of having a winter outfit uniform, but I always make sure to follow three simple tips to elevate a simple winter outfit.

1. Swap your denim
It’s fine to always reach for a pair of black trousers or dark blue jeans but by simply switching up the colour or material of your bottoms, your whole outfit will have a totally fresh feel. If you always wear blue or black jeans, opt for a lighter colour denim, in a different fit. If you always wear black bottoms, why not try faux leather leggings instead? I swapped my trusty skinny jeans for a pair of wide-leg light blue mom jeans. It already made my outfit feel new!

2. Layer it up
Another great way to elevate your simple jeans and sweater look is to add another layer. Whether this is a cute little neck scarf, or a check blazer like the one I’m wearing here, a new layer on top of your old formula will make the whole outfit feel different.

3. Accessories are key
I love to swap my bags around and to always try and add a pop of colour to my outfit. I was able to do that with my little Chanel cross body in this outfit. For that extra touch, I even added a little scarf on my bag. This is a great little trick for any bag with any outfit. The pop of colour adds a new level of interest to your outfit!

So, your jeans and sweater combination will never feel stale again. Are you going to try any of these tips?