0.1 • DANGEROUSLY EXTRA | Styling

Easy to use guide to style the most controversial fashion trends of all times.

A series in which I condensed tips about the most strange, unusual and debated fashion trends of all times.

I think at some point every woman (and maybe every man? But I don't know…) feel the urge to improve her style and make it evolve as she evolves as a person. It's fascinating how we use clothes to communicate with others and how much what we choose to wear says about us. That's why it's useful to know the tricks to style right even the most hazardous combinations. We will never know what we're going to try next…until we feel the urge to try it. And then, if we don't know exactly what to do, it's a bit dangerous. Keep on reading if you want to discover with me how to deal with the strangest fashion trends ever…if you'll ever want to try them out!

The first chapter of Dangerously Extra is dedicated to styling, for which I mean how to assemble an aesthetically pleasing outfit. Just a quick reminder: every chapter is independent from the others, so you can read them in whatever order you like. But be sure to don't miss any!

Layering

I think we've all noticed how the art of layering has come back into trend, sometimes even featuring rather extravagant combinations. Layering can have a dual function: keeping us warm during the cold season or simply making an outfit more intriguing by contrasting textures, colors, patterns and shapes.

Regardless of the reason for dressing in layers, it is essential to know the techniques in order to achieve truly interesting and surprising end results. So, let's start from the basics first:

• Dress for the season (and not for the weather) - I know it can seem a non sense but it helps looking more wise in terms of clothing choices;

• Layer clothes in a way you can modify along the way (if you're too hot or too cold, for example) - don't dress in a way that doesn't allow any changes once made;

• Avoid mixing to much colors or patterns together.

Then we can analyze how to level up our layering tricks:

• Make good color combos (more below);

• Try shaping your outfits to make them enhancing your body shape - the easiest way is to use belts, but also scarves and foulards can give a spicy touch to your appearance. You can also try to use these things in alternative ways;

• Mix fabrics of different textures (but don't use fabrics from different seasons!) - try different fabrics which are all suitable for the season you are dressing for, so it's better to don't mix light fabrics with heavy ones.

Color blocking

Wanting to level up your outfits? Then colour blocking is the most effective way to do it. Absolutely impactful, allows to create bold outfits simply using colour matching as the supporting column.

In this case a little external help is needed, so I suggest to rely on a color wheel to help you out in making stunning pairings. Said that, let's go check the main kinds of color blocking techniques: