By the way, many students are curious, what is Xiao Zheng doing every day in isolation in New York? Isn't it boring?
Let me tell you quietly, Xiao Zheng is really not boring!
Because, these days, I am lying on the Internet every day, busy shopping with a blogger, from clothes to jewelry to bags, I can’t wait to get all the same styles!
Haha, this treasure blogger is @Anouk Yve from the Netherlands.
Every time I see her outfit, I am always impressed! Everything has a high-end feel!
She rarely follows trends. Most of her items are basic models, and the quantity is not large. Many of her items are niche and not expensive, and there are few big-name brands. For example, the bag below is inexpensive Vintage.
Affordable items often appear. The shirt and pants below are both from Uniqlo;
However, by mixing and matching, she can always wear an unparalleled sense of luxury, which is very Watchable. This also coincides with the concept that Xiao Zheng has always advocated: "The clothes should be fine, not too many."
Today, let’s use her as a model to learn how to wear simple and inexpensive basic styles with a full sense of luxury!
01.
Mix and match neutral colors + materials
First of all, please don’t find me annoying. I’ve said “choose neutral colors” 10,088 times, but it’s still there Nagging here. Because just last weekend, one of my best friends in Shanghai (who has read my articles for two and a half years) video chatted with me and asked me to help her choose clothes. The first two pieces on the upper body were either in flashy colors or with red lip patterns, and I immediately passed on them!
Let me say it again, it is easy to look high-end when wearing neutral colors, especially light colors. You see, the down-and-out lady played by the Big Devil in "Blue Jasmine" wears white, light apricot and other neutral colors every day even if she is bankrupt, and she looks like a wealthy flower in the world.
Let’s take a look at Anouk Yve’s comparison picture first. It’s clear at a glance: the fruit green coat she wore in the past (left) was far less advanced than the light gray coat she wears now (right), and paired with white pants, it looks high-end. Thanks to Double!
Let’s take another look at the puzzle. The one on the left is wearing a blue, white and red color combination with black pants, while the one on the right is also wearing black pants and a simple white sweater. She wins easily. ; If there is really no comparison, there will be no harm.
However, neutral colors are not so easy to wear when put together. Anouk Yve's trick is the subtle changes in color and material, which reduce dullness and make the look interesting.
For example, the outfit below includes beige, white and brown, and the colors are clean and rich; at the same time, the soft texture of the sweater contrasts with the toughness of the jeans, and the texture of the belt brightens up the look. The whole body is endlessly memorable, with a gentle feeling of milk coffee and chocolate.
The knitted sweater draped over the shoulders below is in contrast to the texture of the top. The color is also a progression of white and cream. From the color to the way to wear it, it is very layered. This pair of shoes is a highlight in particular. The white details on the collar and toe add dynamic and vitality to the entire look, and they also match the color of the top.
The dress below is even more impressive. The combination of light beige, light gray, dark brown and black is a perfect combination of gray and brown. At the same time, there is a collision of cashmere and leather. Even in neutral colors, It doesn't make people feel dull, but it is very interesting to watch.
Also. Anouk Yve’s bags are all in generous and easy-to-match colors, so you can match them with your eyes closed; there are no colors, translucent colors, or trendy colors!
Take a look at any set of pictures. Light beige, black and caramel-colored bags are all versatile colors. The three bags are Carolina Herrara, second-hand antique bags and French brand Auguste Atelier (you can charge 3,000 to 4,000 yuan, Xiao Zheng has recommended it before).
Conclusion: When we buy, we prefer neutral colors, especially light colors with a sense of luxury, such as white, off-white, apricot, etc. When matching, you should pay attention to the layering of colors and the collision and mix of materials, so that it will not look dull.
02.
Excellent texture
However, many students will definitely ask: My clothes are all neutral colors, why can’t I wear them? A sense of luxury?
That’s probably because the quality of the clothes is not good enough!
To be specific, the fabrics are cheap, the buttons and zippers are not exquisite enough, the workmanship is not good, the wiring is uneven, etc.
Generally, materials with higher quality have the following characteristics: smooth, wrinkle-free, delicate, drape well, soft and sinewy. In fact, you don’t need to worry about these. Under normal circumstances, you can feel it as soon as you touch it with your hands or upper body.
Let’s take a look at Anouk Yve’s comparison chart?.
Wearing the same light-colored shirt, you can see through the screen that the shirt on the left has stiff fabric that wrinkles easily and is not soft and smooth enough, especially the puff sleeve design, which magnifies the cheapness of the fabric; while the shirt on the right is drapey. It feels great, has the sheen of silk, and looks high-end!
Here are a few more single pictures, so that everyone can appreciate what high-end texture is. The shirt in the picture below is made of exquisite materials. It has a silky and soft texture at first glance. Paired with a knitted sweater with fine texture, this outfit is so advanced that I want to cry~
This champagne gold silk shirt is even more elegant. It's so beautiful that I can't breathe. From the niche new brand Tove, the price is about 2,300 yuan. It is a piece that can be worn for 30 years. However, having said that, silk is indeed good, but difficult to care for. Nowadays, there are many high-tech fabrics that have the luster of silk and are easy to care for. You can also give it a try.
Wearing a sweater with a sweater is Anouk Yve’s favorite way to wear it. Please click on the big picture to take a closer look. The delicate and soft texture of the cashmere sweater can be seen clearly. When layered, it looks even more gentle and the sense of luxury is doubled! By the way, most of her sweaters come from a Russian brand called Bazilika. Cashmere and wool blended sweaters cost about 1,200 yuan, which is really not expensive!
Let’s take a look at the texture of the coat. The unique gloss of cashmere looks even more attractive under natural light. It is another item that can be worn for thirty years.
In addition, I would like to mention here that it is difficult to wear lace with texture. Take a look at the lace skirt worn by Anouk Yve a few years ago. Although the color is the beige lady style that Xiao Zheng mentioned, it is still There's something tacky about it. Unless it's a haute couture dress like Elie Saab, forget about other lace.
Conclusion: The texture of the clothes will determine whether the overall look is high-end or not. Buy more items with good drape and high-end fabrics, which will be more durable and look good.
03.
Streamlined styles and small silhouettes
There are many friends around me who buy clothes in black, white and gray and choose expensive fabrics, but I still can’t wear it with a high-end feel, why is that?
This is probably because the style is wrong!
Over-designed styles, especially those with too many feminine elements, tend to look cheap. For example, the Anouk Yve on the left has many complicated details on the yellow sweater, which is far less advanced than the light gray basic sweater on the right. And attractive. Style needs to be subtracted, less is more.
However, just having the right style is not enough!
Please note that the more fitted or even tight-fitting a style is, the more likely it is to look cramped; on the contrary, a slightly silhouetted style can give you a calm, calm and leisurely temperament in your movements, instantly. Become more sophisticated.
Take Anouk Yve as an example. On the left, she wears a short and smart sweater with tight jeans. It is not ugly, but just looks like an ordinary office worker. On the right, she wears a slightly silhouetted sweater with smooth lines. The wide-leg pants are chic and neat, and you will immediately feel like a female boss. Therefore, the right silhouette can instantly make you look classy!
Let’s take a look at the beautiful pictures. What are Anouk Yve’s basic silhouette items? A silhouette white shirt with a white Tee inside, which is handsome and beautiful;
Pair a silhouette suit with loose trousers, which is relaxed and classy;
Pair a silhouette sweater with bud shorts, and use a belt to create a waistline, which is effortlessly fashionable;
A silhouette coat, walk with style , the aura instantly reached 2.8 meters.
Conclusion: Keep the style simple and choose slightly loose silhouette items, so that you can easily have a calm and high-end sense.
04.
Reasonable accessories
So far, assuming that the color, texture, and style are all right, why can’t I wear them well?
Xiao Zheng reminds you: You may be missing accessories!
Because the clothes you wear are all neutral colors and basic styles, no matter how good the quality is, it is still easy to look boring. Therefore, using more "weighty" accessories to boost your mood has become Anouk Yve's only rule. We will analyze it in three aspects: jewelry, belts and bags.
◎Jewelry
Wearing a simple black and white outfit, she paired it with a strong gold bracelet, necklace and matching earrings, which immediately distinguished her from passers-by and made people's attention. I couldn't take my eyes away from her.
She wore a simple beige sweater with this year's hot thick chain and matching earrings, which suppressed the blandness of the clothes. I was immediately attracted by her. The necklace and earrings are from the American brand Sylviabenson. The prices are RMB1600 and RMB1000 respectively. You can go to the official website.
A large brooch with a strong sense of presence also successfully focuses on the basic style of the whole body;
Sometimes, just a simple gold necklace can also light up the black and white of the whole body. Ash.
A big watch is also a piece of jewelry she often wears. This is an Audemars Piguet watch, which should be the most expensive item in her body. The price should be between RMB 150,000 and 200,000.
The gray dial complements the gray attire, giving it a particularly executive temperament.
◎Belt
The most amazing thing about her is the use of the belt, which is simply superb! This is probably the blogger who knows how to use a belt the best I have ever seen! In particular, she likes to wear silhouette clothes, and it is particularly important to use a belt to create a waistline.
What’s interesting is that, unlike other bloggers’ belts, her belts rarely have metal accessories. Most of them have their own textures, and most of them are Vintage. (I won’t tell you, I dug deep and found the same vintage as hers~ Only the last 2 pieces were taken, and I laughed three times!)
Let’s take stock :
The caramel-colored belt has a very special texture, adding highlights to the black and white, and the square buckle is also very eye-catching;
It is still a square buckle belt, but this one is very The special reddish brown color and textured texture add a hint of wild charm to the low-key look. The belt is the focus of the whole body.
It is another reddish-brown belt, the same color as the bag, and also has its own texture, but the belt head is slightly different from the one above. The round belt head is more feminine and forms a strong contrast with the leather pants. Comparison;
Black belts are also indispensable. The one below is a simple black one. It still does not have any hardware accessories and the brand cannot be seen;
This one is one of the few that has hardware accessories. The belt and hardware are intentionally aged and very retro. They come from Zara’s sister Massimo Dutti. They are pretty but not expensive. The metal belt head echoes the big gold chain. It just touches my heart!
This thin black belt, visually the most expensive one, comes from the new Bottage Veneta. A thin metal triangle adds highlights to the black outfit. It looks so good!
◎Bags
Bags are of course also an essential accessory. Because Anouk Yve has many basic clothes and bags in neutral colors, the texture of the bag is very important.
For example, the black bag below may be one of her more expensive ones. It comes from the new Bottage Veneta. The 3D woven pattern that comes with it is very present. The bulging woven pattern is like a chubby bread, which is perfect for her. A basic style adds highlights. Let's think about it, if this was an ordinary black bag with smooth leather, this outfit would be so boring~
There is also the following bag with its own texture, which echoes the belt, giving it a basic look It adds a rich sense of layering and comes from the French brand Elleme. It has a rhythm of almost three to four thousand and was also recommended by Xiao Zhengdu before.
This large white bag comes from the easy-to-use and inexpensive Nordic brand bymalenebirger. You can buy it for 2,000 yuan. The key is the hollow pattern on the bag, which adds vitality to an ordinary white bag. BTW, take a look at the color progression and material contrast of this outfit. The contrast between beige, camel and brown, leather, cotton and soft wool is amazing!
Conclusion: When the clothes are simple, it is more necessary to choose accessories with strong presence to complete the whole look.
To summarize: Neutral colors are the main focus, high-quality texture, basic silhouettes, and accessories with a sense of presence. The above four points are the secret of Anouk Yve’s high-end sense.
What’s even better about Anouk Yve is that he can wear multiple clothes. For example, she wears the same sweater as an inner layer or wears it on her body, which are two completely different styles. Due to space limitations, we will start another chapter next time we have the opportunity. If you want to see it, please tell me in the message area.
Writing this, I know that some classmates will definitely say: She dresses in high-end clothes because she is thin, tall and has a good figure, because she herself has a high-end temperament.
No!
Let’s take a look at her 2017 look, the same skinny Anouk Yve, not high-end at all!
Look at her now! It’s two completely different people!
Dear friends, personal conditions only account for a small part of 100%.
As the book I recently read, "The Practice of Style" written by British fashionista Alison Walsh, said:
Matching requires effort and constant experimentation. More practice is needed. Your changes never stop, you grow older, your needs change, and you must continue to practice.
The idea of ??"born with style" makes no sense. You should experiment, play, make mistakes, and practice more so that you can master your style more easily.
See, no one is born to be a fashion expert!
Everything comes from continuous practice.
Come and follow little Jessica Zheng, let us improve our dressing skills through practice and become a fashionable workplace expert! (Damn, why can I also write a positive energy when I write an article about outfits?! There is no way, who calls me Zheng·Energy Xiao Zheng!)
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I am Xiao Zheng who loves to toss. I graduated from Fudan University. I have worked for 15+ years in multinational companies such as L'Oreal, Dior, Clarins, etc., and have worked in China, the United States and Australia; I have appeared on magazine covers, worked as a DJ, quit my job and opened a dance school, and I am a slash with no marriage, no children and no house. middle aged.
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