Dressing elegantly doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to spend a lot to get the look. Important is to buy clothes that fit you well and flatter your body shape. Quite often I have to take my clothes – especially trousers, to a tailor to get a proper fit. When my clothes fit well, I feel more confident. A well-tailored outfit can look a lot more expensive than it actually is.
Go with neutrals if you are unsure or reluctant about wearing colours and create a monochromatic look using colours in the same colour palette.
Because your dress style is classic – it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s boring or dated. By adding different textures or patterns, the look becomes more interesting. I layered a blouse under a knit vest which automatically puts a modern twist on this outfit.
Wear a simple button-down shirt – and elevate your outfit with a simple necklace or statement collar necklace which stops just around the collar-bone. This is another option to take your outfit up a notch. You will find a lot of beautiful and timeless pieces if you follow the link. Let me know what you think about their jewellery.
Good style starts with having a few basics in your wardrobe that will make getting dressed much easier. A wardrobe with timeless basics that can be worn often will also save you some money. A pair of tailored trousers with a buttoned-down shirt creates a perfect timeless classic canvas for some accessories. A simple accessory as a scarf can elevate your outfit and incorporate some colour such as this printed one or try a scarf in a complementary colour.
I’m sharing a monochromatic look with light colours which automatically looks smart and more expensive than it actually is. Having colours of the same shade in your wardrobe makes it much easier to create an outfit.
I love good quality and well-made bags so I tend to invest a bit more in them. This one is beautifully made and it’s in the sales.
Massimo Dutti: blouse and Knit-vest
Zara: trousers
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This is such a gorgeous classic look, Yvonne, and it looks amazing on you. I love neutrals but I also love a pop of colour, I have to admit. And I agree – if clothes fit me well, I feel confident – plus who wants to re-adjust their clothes all day! Ain’t nobody got time for that!
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You can’t go wrong with classic pieces and neutrals! Thanks and have a lovely weekend, Katerina!
You are always dressed so elegantly and classy, Yvonne! Beautiful photos here xx
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Thanks Naya! Hope your week is going well! xo
Lovely tips and you are absolutely right. My wardrobe is anything from a few pounds to a few hundreds. I also like to spend more on bags as this very often converts to a better quality. You look so pretty, love how you styled the outfit
Elegant Duchess xx
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This is such an elegant look! It’s really simple to look classy if you know how to combine pieces right <3
LackaDaisy
Nice look. 🙂
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Great style ♡
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I like this outfit so much. You look very elegant. Thank you for inspiration.
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You look super chic! And I also believe you don’t need to spend a fortune to look great!
Life is a Shoe
Absolutely love this! I am such a fan on minimal basics. Love how you have paired and layered everything xx
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I love love love everything about this look. Its so chic Yvonne!
Wish you a very happy new year!
I recently relaunched my blog and I’d love for you to have a little look!
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Thanks a lot for stoppin by, Deepti! So pleased that you like the look!
Happy New Year!
You are absolutely right and you’ve nailed this look! I love neutrals and they make dressing so much better. That bag is stunning! Perfect companion for such a timeless look. Happy New Year and I hope your weekend is going well so far.
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You can’t go wrong with neutrals, Maureen! The bag is costly but I’m happy I got it as it is timeless!
Happy New Year! Thank you!
You look so chic! I love the neutral color scheme
Julia x
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I loved your post. Your tips are so wonderful.
The pictures is so beautiful
Happy new year! I wish you a lot of happiness and good health in 2021 my dear blogging friend!
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I wish you the same for the new year! Thanks Nancy! xx
You look perfect in neutrals! Love your style!
xoxo
Lovely
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Although I love wearing colours, I am a big fan of neutrals!
Thanks Lovely xo
I love this post! Timeless dressing starts with great basics. That purse is super pretty!
x,
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Absolutely! once you have the basics getting dressed becomes easier!
Thanks Chanel! xx
This is such an gorgeous and elegant outfit. I like combination of colors and materials and you look so beautiful. Happy New Year.
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Welcome back! I’m happy that you like the outfit and colours. Happy New Year!
These are great tips and that neutral outfit looks amazing on you! 🙂 I really like the layering too! I think neutrals will always look classic 🙂
Hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and you are enjoying this relaxing time between Christmas and new year 🙂
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Thanks Mica! You can’t go wrong when you have staples in your wardrobe. So easy to create an outfit. Glad you like the layering and neutrals.xo
So classy and chic, great sense of style babe!
Kisses, Paola.
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This is more my personal style! So happy you stopped by! kisses
Love this classic outfit!
Jennifer
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Thanks Jennifer, Glad you like this classic outfit! Have a great start to the week!
Such a chic look! I adore all these light neutrals. Amazing bag too!
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So happy that you like the look Kathrine. You really can’t go wrong with neutral shades. The bag is a real classic and I’m happy that I invested in it.
Classic and stylish. You look stunning 😍
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You look so classy and stylish. Stunning 🙂
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I appreciate your comment. This more my personal style! Thanks Maria!