Seasons Style!

“Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year by designers. Style is what you choose” -Lauren Hutton

            Seasons can tremendously effect on how an individual dresses, prominently unveiling the way style changes over the entire year as well. There are always clothes that we label as favorites for each season. Those pieces are simple, timeless, and classic pieces that never go out of style and can be mixed and matched with each other likewise with other busier, complex items.

In all of the seasons, there are some basic clothing pieces that may come to use overall. Vasquez states “If you invest wisely in these pieces, they can-and should-last for a long time” (102). Some shirts that are worth investing in include a simple tank in black and white, white button-down, neutral-colored camisoles, thin black turtleneck, cardigan, heavy knit sweater, short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts in basic colors (Vazquez 103). Some pants and skirts include jeans, flat-front pants, white jeans, modest shorts, pencil skirts, maxi skirts, little black dress, A-line skirts, and various types of other dresses (Vazquez 104). Some jackets include fitted black blazer, leather jacket, pea coat, and a classic trench coat (Vazquez 105).

Regarding the seasons, Vasquez also states that the “majority of my list making happens at the start of a new season, when I’m reevaluating what I own and thinking about what I’d like to add with the latest styles in mind” (131). In the spring the three main pieces of clothing include the trench coat in any color, a maxi skirt which is great for any season overall (on chillier days you can just add tights and boots), an open-weave sweater, and sunglasses (Vazquez 131-132). In the summer, Vasquez recommends white jeans that look extremely crisp and new, nude flat sandals that can be worn with anything, bikini separates, and gold hoop earrings that are the go-to accessory for summer (132). In the fall, a tweed blazer to add sophistication to a wardrobe, boots in black or brown, printed scarf, and tights can create a great outfit (Vazquez 133). Lastly, in the winter a statement necklace can help with transforming a casual outfit to chic, sweaters in different colors, and something metallic to add a subtle sparkle to any outfit (Vazquez 134).

Taking some tips given by Vazquez, I decided to put together an outfit that she recommends for the winter. Focusing on just the upper part of the outfit, I chose a white sweater that I paired with a red statement necklace to further enhance the look. The two colors are extremely distinct which makes the mix and match look graceful.

Is there a specific season that you like to dress up more in than the other? What are some of your basic clothing pieces?

Vasquez, Lilliana. The Cheap Chica's Guide to Style. New York: Penguin Group, 2013. Print.