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Style Fundamentals | How To Build A Good Outfit
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Style Fundamentals | How To Build A Good Outfit

Introduction

In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of style and fashion and emphasizes the importance of going back to the fundamentals.

  • The speaker greets the audience and wishes them a happy new year.
  • The speaker acknowledges that there is an overwhelming amount of information about fashion available online.
  • The speaker stresses the importance of focusing on the fundamentals of style.

Importance of Style Fundamentals

In this section, the speaker discusses how easy it is to get lost in all the information about fashion and lose sight of what makes a good outfit.

  • The internet provides access to a lot of content about fashion, but it can be overwhelming.
  • Fashion bloggers have different styles, which can make it difficult to know what works for you.
  • Clothing brands offer many options that can make it hard to differentiate between them.
  • Social media is a great tool when used correctly, but sometimes we lose sight of what makes a good outfit.

Fit

In this section, the speaker emphasizes how important fit is when building an outfit.

  • Clothes need to fit properly regardless of whether they are wider or skinnier fits.
  • Clothes should take into consideration your actual body shape and size.
  • Pants should fit comfortably at your waist without needing a belt to hold them up.
  • T-shirts should look like t-shirts and not like dresses or crop tops unless intentionally designed that way by expert designers.

Color

In this section, the speaker discusses how color plays an important role in building an outfit.

  • It's essential to nail down fit before considering color choices.
  • Less is more when it comes to color; neutrals are always safe choices.
  • Stick to three colors max in an outfit including two neutrals.
  • The color generally considered as neutrals in fashion are black, gray, white, navy, brown, khaki and the cream tones like off-white and beige.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes by summarizing the six key fundamentals to building a good outfit.

  • Fit is essential; clothes should fit properly regardless of whether they are wider or skinnier fits.
  • Color plays an important role in building an outfit; less is more when it comes to color.
  • Proportion refers to how different pieces of clothing work together to create a balanced look.
  • Coordination involves matching colors and patterns in a way that complements each other.
  • Detailing refers to small details that can make a big difference in an outfit.
  • Seasonality involves dressing appropriately for the weather and occasion.

Choosing the Right Fabrics and Textures

In this section, the speaker discusses how to choose fabrics and textures that complement each other in an outfit.

Intentional Fabric Choices

  • Choose fabrics intentionally to create a cohesive look.
  • Avoid using the same texture from head to toe as it can look too costumey.
  • Consider creating a minimal modern look by using no visible texture at all.

Experimenting with Silhouettes

  • Experiment with different fits to create different silhouettes.
  • Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and try pieces with different cuts.
  • Silhouette is an underrated topic in fashion and deserves its own in-depth video.

The Importance of Accessories

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of accessories in completing an outfit.

Complementing Your Outfit with Accessories

  • A good outfit is not complete without some sort of accessory to complement it.
  • Even a simple watch can make an outfit look more put together.
  • Accessories are another place where you can really express yourself and have your style speak for you.

Functionality Matters Too

In this section, the speaker stresses the importance of considering functionality when choosing an outfit.

Mindful Dressing

  • Clothes should be appropriate for the environment you're in.
  • Be mindful of dress codes and check the weather app before choosing an outfit.

Putting It All Together

In this section, the speaker showcases a few outfits that apply the six style fundamentals discussed earlier.

Outfit Examples

  • The speaker showcases a few outfits that apply the six style fundamentals discussed earlier.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to experiment with their own style and leave a comment if they want to hear more about silhouette or shape.

Final Thoughts

  • Experiment with your own style and have fun with it.
  • Leave a comment if you want to hear more about silhouette or shape.
Video description

I want to kick off 2020 by going back to some of the core fundamentals of style and outfit building. Can’t believe I hadn’t covered this topic already! In today’s video we go over 6 key elements you need to be mindful of when getting dressed in order to build a good outfit. Hope you enjoy the video! -- I featured a LOT of different outfits in the video so I’m going to try my best to link as many of the pieces shown below. T-shirt I’m wearing in the talking head parts: http://bit.ly/2tMAdDS Throughout the video (chronologically): White shirt on the clothes rack: https://apprl.com/al/58E6/ Grey t-shirt: http://bit.ly/39Q6pXI Cropped black trousers: http://bit.ly/303i0hL Camel/black overcoat: http://bit.ly/37K3U7o Black/brown turtlenecks: http://bit.ly/2scHSew Denim shirt: https://apprl.com/al/4wyx/ Slim black jeans: http://bit.ly/3024ACC Oversized camo patterned sweater: https://go.zara/34Fja3o Straight fit dark indigo jeans: http://bit.ly/35DhY18 Denim jacket: http://bit.ly/37Myb5F Off-white turtleneck: http://bit.ly/2T55b4O Slim beige chinos: http://bit.ly/2FxanX9 Chunky white sneakers: http://bit.ly/2WZCdn6 Double-breasted navy suit: https://bit.ly/304xB0k Yellow turtleneck: https://bit.ly/2PUSurO Straight fit mid blue jeans: http://bit.ly/31VQbb6 Beige Timex watch: http://bit.ly/2tIF09w (different bracelet) Relaxed olive green cropped trousers: http://bit.ly/2tIqcb7 Fleece half-zip sweater: http://bit.ly/2JJS83h Black chelsea boots: https://bit.ly/35EX0Pg White granddad collar shirt: https://bit.ly/2QFq5pQ (made-to-measure) Red/black tiger pattern sweater: http://bit.ly/2tKIqZi Black leather watch: https://bit.ly/2TenwMO Black beads bracelet: http://bit.ly/2sahF0b Grey wool trousers: https://bit.ly/2VZ8aKv Minimal white sneakers: http://shrsl.com/21yr3 Mock neck off-white sweater: http://bit.ly/305CaaF Oversized burnt orange scarf: http://bit.ly/36yRYVX Silver mesh watch: http://bit.ly/2TEKZsd Brown leather watch: http://bit.ly/36F2kn8 Longline raincoat: https://bit.ly/2kXy5p0 During the lookbook: Look 1: Baseball cap: http://bit.ly/2QAs6Ds (no longer available in green) Flight jacket no longer available Off-white crew neck sweater: http://bit.ly/305EyOF Beige chinos: http://bit.ly/2FxanX9 Off-white sneakers: http://bit.ly/2JOW8zL Look 2: Oversized camo patterned sweater: https://go.zara/34Fja3o Relaxed olive green cropped trousers: http://bit.ly/2tIqcb7 Yellow sneakers: http://bit.ly/2JOW8zL (no longer available in yellow) Look 3: Striped blue/white shirt: https://bit.ly/2QZ9tYZ (made-to-measure) Black turtleneck: http://bit.ly/2scHSew Black cropped trousers: http://bit.ly/303i0hL Black chelsea boots: https://bit.ly/35EX0Pg -- Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timdessaint/ -- How To Color Block Your Outfit: https://youtu.be/JGJmcx86pX4 -- Music: Fireplace Chillout – Smartface Written In The Stars (Instrumental) – spring gang Gogaga – Giant’s Nest You Are All I Need – spring gang Don’t Turn Off The Lights – oomiee Isberg – Vaxla Music downloaded from Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/tgVQ8 -- Shot with: - Canon 6D MK II: https://amzn.to/2COFiyW - Canon 24-70mm f/4.0 Lens: https://amzn.to/2RUFctW -- Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.