Colours that never seem to go out of style—white, black, neutrals.

Stick to the classics and you’ll have a timeless wardrobe that will last you… your waistline. Lol.

I’ve learnt that to make each dollar spend stretch a little further—> with purchases that involve the waistline (bottoms/tops that are affected by how much we eat/exercise lol, you get the idea), opt for more “scalable” pieces.

Black Oversized Crew Neck Sweatshirt Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set + Top from [Knitted Bardot Co-ord]

Explore loungewear chic, trendy oversized “lazy day” pieces—what I like to call, the “lockdown” slash stay-safe-stay-home “Instagram fashion”—pieces that would be able to survive potential waist-line fluctuations, and still be able to fit without the fuss.

Think—> items of clothing that can carry you through the days of bloating and cheat meals. Lol.

White Knitted Bardot Skirt Co-ord from Knitted Co-Ord.

I’m not sure if you’re more of a comfort-over-style person or the other way around. Or perhaps you’re more of a practical dresser—functionality first—kind of human being. There used to be a great “fashion disconnect” between the two, in the past, but these days (and more apparently on social media), it appears that the typical “rules” for style don’t really apply anymore. Anything goes, so long as you wear—>CONFIDENCE. Yep.

Top from [White Knitted Bardot Skirt Co-ord]

Black Cuffed Joggers from Loungewear Set

But back to “scalable” pieces. Let’s talk oversized. Relaxed. Comfortable. Laid-back. Or even, functional.

“Question: I’m not 5’ 9” with the body of a runway model. How do I not look frumpy (or borderline “fashion victim”) in oversized outfits? ”

Black Oversized Crew Neck Sweatshirt [from Loungewear Set] over White Knitted Bardot Skirt Co-ord — Black Oversized Crew Neck Sweatshirt [from Loungewear Set] over White Knitted Bardot Skirt Co-ord

HerStyleCode shared “7 Tips on How to Rock Oversized Outfits”, their general rule of thumb being—to stay within two to three sizes of our standard size (as opposed to going waaaaay to big). You’ll definitely want to steer clear of any potential unflattering “all-over bagginess”. There’s a difference between oversized and going OTT BIG. Or looking like you’ve just borrowed something from someone else’s closet. Hope that makes sense.

If you’re planning to experiment with the oversized chic look, FashionBeans reckons that a jumper is probably the easiest item of oversized clothing to start with. Yet, choosing a material that holds some form of structure will make all the difference.

Black Oversized Crew Neck Sweatshirt Cuffed Joggers Loungewear Set + Inner white top from [White Knitted Bardot Skirt Co-ord]

Colour-wise, I’d start with something that you could never go wrong with—black. It’s one of the safest and most versatile shades. Plus, it’s known to be a quote un quote “slimming” colour. Win.

Here’s one from my recent order. It’s washing-machine safe, so that’s a big plus in my books! :-D

In getting creative with different outfit ensembles, a great tip from Merrick’s Art is to balance oversized with fitted. Eg:

Oversized sweaters, t-shirts, and sweatshirts: wear them with skinny jeans, leggings, biker shorts, or other fitted bottoms to offset the volume.
Oversized cardigans, jackets, and blazers: wear them with a fitted dress, fitted pants or jeans, or a fitted top underneath.
Wide leg or oversized pants: try them with a bodysuit or another fitted top

Another “scalable” piece I love—Joggers. So versatile you can turn an off-duty look into the ultimate street style. Some of the most prominent celebrity stylists say that joggers are the new jeans. I agree wholeheartedly, though I still love my faithful pair of skinny high-rise jeans (makes my stumpy legs look longer than they actually are lol).

For once, comfort, style and functionality can exist on the same page. And with most joggers, there are pockets! Haha. Purposeful pockets are great. Or is it just me? Lol.

Sage Cuffed Joggers | Joggers https://femmeluxe.co.uk/joggers/

With joggers, all you need to do is switch up the footwear and top pairing, and you’ll have an arsenal of inter-changeable looks for different occasions—bringing you from sporty to casual, or even a statement ensemble, with ease.

I recently got an ultra-comfy piece from Femmeluxe.co.uk in a colour I was initially quite nervous about ordering. Sage. Nevertheless, it turned out to be one of my favourite pieces from that delivery. Soooooo soft, huggable, and comfy I want to live in it my whole life. That’s an exaggeration lol, yet, this is a piece I never regret getting. And for me, the most important criteria—it’s machine washable. Lol.

Sage Cuffed Joggers + Top from White Knitted Bardot Skirt Co-ord — Sage Cuffed Joggers + Top from White Knitted Bardot Skirt Co-ord

My new staple piece at home, and Sage—my new favourite colour this season. :-D

Back to colours.

“Question: Are you more likely to pick an ensemble in WHITE or BLACK?”

I came across an interesting writeup about what our outfit colours say about us. Psychologists pointed out 11 common clothing colours that reveal our personality, and here’s what they said about these 2 basic colours.

If WHITE was your instinctive first choice, then according to this study, the words “freedom”, “reliable”, “neat”, “organised” or “new beginning” may resonate with your current season in life. WHITE is apparently a colour that “attracts reliable people who love freedom and who look at life optimistically”. How true is this? Lol. Comment below.

If BLACK is your all-time favourite, then “ambitious”, “purposeful”, “sensitive”, “emotional” may describe you.

“Black is a color that is taken seriously”

— Karen Haller, fashion and style expert.

Black Ribbed

Off The Shoulder

Crop Top

Additionally, *“the colour black is perceived by others as an indicator of prestige, power, seriousness, and intelligence. Therefore, in many European universities, the graduation mantle is coloured black.” Makes sense.

[Ref: https://brightside.me/inspiration-psychology/psychologists-say-these-11-clothing-colors-reveal-your-personality-458660/#:~:text=The%20color%20white%20attracts%20reliable,by%20many%20different%20personality%20types]

Finally, have you considered adding that statement off-shoulder piece to your wardrobe?

“To say that off-the-shoulder tops are just a trend is a big understatement. Their undeniable presence on the runway, red carpet, and streets, has turned this style into a wardrobe must-have. Whether they’re worn casually with jeans and flats or dressed up with a midi skirt and heels, off-the-shoulder tops are popping up at every occasion. Their versatile nature combined with that stunning neckline makes them a winning style that you simply must try.”

— The Trend Spotter

I wore this for the March croaking shoutouts for our Instagram #OnlineFamily, and some have asked for the purchase link, so there it is. If I’m not mistaken the same piece is available in red. And white. Depending on what size you need. You can go ahead and check.

Hope this helps! If you’re looking for more outfit inspo, the super babes at Femmeluxe.co.uk are also on Instagram @femmeluxefinery #Luxegal.

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