The “Rich” of Richmond

Tapping into my favorite homegrown boutique, Rumors, on West Broad I stumble upon a trend-setting shopper. The outfit she displayed eloquently offered a cute schoolgirl look yet pulling that Tumblr trend of casual Adidas. The prim and crisp use of a gray trench paired with contrasted black and white emphasizes the simplicity of the outfit yet still gives a taste of effort. The interconnectedness of modern pieces and constructions mixed with throwbacks from that classic schoolgirl look just brings forth the fact that trends ALWAYS come back and studying older fashion is still relevant.

How can you fashionista’s adopt this look? Easy! Focus not on the obvious but the texture first. This trend-setting shopper displayed a small amount of texture while still pulling off a fluid outfit. The granular look of her gray trench helped tide the look into something mature but at the same time kept it elementary. Secondly focus on the silhouette. This particular outfit is top heavy with emphasis on elongating the leg. Again drawing back to the schoolgirl look. Grab a cute and simple over sized comic tee and toss a structured trench to pace the outfit. Keeping in mind that neutrals are your friend and a little pop can help keep your outfit relevant. To achieve that full schoolgirl look, knee-high socks are a must! Once you add the socks, you’re ready to go!

With any outfit, confidence is key. A stylist can pull several outfits for you, which they seem fit but if you don’t feel confident in them, then their work is pointless. Confidence is fashion. Dressing up not only will make you look good, but at the same time it will give you confidence. Confidence is key to any outfit and if you don’t feel it, then the outfit is not right for you. You should smile and strut. Smiling releases endorphins and instantly brings your mood up. So smile and be confident!

Stay cute and eloquent gals!

Xoxo

-A