Chic But Cozy
We love to debunk fashion myths. You know those myths that dictate that black and brown can’t be worn together or that you can’t mix and match gold and silver jewelry but perhaps our favorite myth to disprove to date is that fashion can’t be chic and cozy at the same time. It’s kind of the same as saying that you have to choose between sacrificing looking amazing for comfort. We like to constantly debunk this myth everyday in our own personal lives by choosing pieces that are both stylish yet functional and you can too if you follow some of our go-to tips.
For one, it’s good to invest in good quality staple pieces. What are staple pieces? Well, if you have a capsule wardrobe then you know that your staple pieces are the pillars of your closet. Whether it’s a coat that you’ve invested a lot of money in, or not even money but one that you have curated to be the “perfect” coat or a pair of boots that go with every outfit, then you can easily elevate your look by adding these pieces into the mix. By ensuring that you find high quality garments that serve the purposes of fashion and function, you can’t go wrong.
Now, another key element is to be the master of high-low dressing. This is when you combine casual and dressed up garments together to have a beautifully balanced look. This could look like pairing your sweatpants and sweatshirt with a blazer and pair of boots or wearing a slip dress with your favorite pair of trainers. Whatever the combination, the goal and keyword here is “balance.” By taking a traditionally slouchy outfit and adding accent pieces to dress it up, you can easily dress chic and cozy at any given time.
Dressing comfortably can be linked to dressing “lazily.” We think that the way that your clothes fit and when worn properly and according to your body shape, this can make a world of difference. A good example is if you’re a petite woman and you are wearing a more cozy look to not opt for oversize joggers or baggy tees. You can instantly elevate your cozy look by wearing a t-shirt that's perhaps shorter and more fitting to your torso and maybe a cropped pant or jogger. See where we’re going with this? Wearing clothing garments that are more suited to your height, weight and shape of body can instantly take your casual look from drab to fab.
Some of our favorite pieces to instantly transform our cozy looks are coats and jackets. Why? Because adding on a leather jacket or a wool floor length coat changes the perception of the outfit immediately. It looks more put together but more importantly than that it comes off as intentional and the intention determines the outfit. Plus it’s easy to add a coat or jacket to change your look more than anything. We also are a fan of shoes, as you already know, but it’s the same as with a coat, you can easily change your outfit with a pair of sneakers, boots or even heels and have a completely different look with either option. Finally, adding accessories in addition to a pair of shoes or a coat can make a big difference. Layered necklaces, earrings and rings are small details that pack a big punch. It’s not hard to master cozy and chic styling and with these tips we’ve provided it got that much easier. Let us know what you think of our tips and if you lean more towards the cozy or chic side of dressing.