We all have that one celebrity crush who we look up to, wish to live the life of, and want to dress like – how could you not when they seem to look effortlessly cool all the time! While it may be tempting to copy their style from head-to-toe, this is a rookie mistake. Rather than look like a poor look-a-like or tribute band, you should focus on elements of their style and incorporate it into your existing wardrobe. By doing so, you get to look like yourself while also paying homage to that one celebrity you absolutely adore.
Decide your personal style
Before you start buying new clothes, you need to first decide if you are happy with your current personal style. It is easy to get sucked into the latest trends or impulse buy pieces of clothing, but you should take a moment to realize the look you want to harness so that your wardrobe becomes seamless. For instance, if you like to dress grungy, then you should donate any clothing that doesn’t fit this criteria.
Know your inspiration
It’s research time. Decide on the celebrity you adore most and who you think enraptures your personal style. You may have a few who inspire you, but if they have completely different styles, it may be difficult to create a flawless outfit.
If we focus on the grungy look again, then celebrities like Taylor Momsen and Alexa Chung are perfect style inspirations. Or, if you love the rapper Future, you need to know the type of hat Future wears. You can head to sites like The Shade Room for inspiration on how to dress like your favorite celebs.
Create a style board
Know what makes your celeb’s outfits tick. Is it their statement boots they always wear or their colorful hair? Do they always wear a certain color? Once you know, build a style board incorporating the small things that make their outfits and will, therefore, help build your own.
Go shopping with a friend
Ask a friend who you trust to go shopping with you. Show them the look you are after and then head to the shops. You want their honest opinion, so be sure they will tell you the truth and make sure they will not let you deviate from your goal.
Having a second opinion can help you buy outfits you may not have the courage to wear. What’s more, they can help pair up clothing pieces with a fresh pair of eyes.
Make a capsule wardrobe
You shouldn’t buy so many pieces of clothing that you are unable to pair them up. Rather you should focus on building a wardrobe with key pieces that you can swap in and out with one another. There are a few staples you should invest in, such as jeans, a leather (or faux leather) jacket, and denim skirt.
Once you have clothing that can be paired off with one another, creating outfits that constantly look on-point is a lot easier.
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