Not all of us are gypsy barons at heart: many do not like glitter, tinsel, bright prints and layered looks, preferring elegant simplicity. If your stylistic preferences include a minimum of colors, strict silhouettes and neat accessories, then this material is definitely for you. And if you want to move away from the style of a bright bird a little and try something calmer, here you will find all the necessary tips. Let’s dive into minimalism!
BASIC WARDROBE AND ITS BENEFITS
Nothing can be so confidently called minimalism than the most restrained basic things. In order to successfully compose laconic looks, you will need shades of basic colors (white, grey, beige, brown, navy blue and black), classic silhouettes, straight lines and a little bit of improvisation. The basic wardrobe this season includes light suits with wide trousers or shorts and sizeless button-down shirts, classic cotton t-shirts, longsleeves with a turtleneck, trousers with tucks or crease, straight jeans, trapeze dresses, straight skirts with slits, wrap dresses, double-breasted jackets. Combining these models with each other, you will get a confident minimalist look, and choosing not quite standard shades (caramel, graphite, anthracite, camel, milky, ivory) will always be in trend.
A LACONIC ALTERNATIVE TO THE USUAL SILHOUETTES
If you want to add some zest or a noticeable detail to strict lines, pay attention to asymmetrical clothes. Most of all, longsleeves with one sleeve or slits, dresses with shaped cuts, skirts with an asymmetrical bottom or a wrap, dresses or sundresses on one shoulder will fit into a minimalistic wardrobe. Asymmetric silhouettes in cooler weather go well with oversize jackets made of eco leather or suiting fabric, classic trench coats with a waistband, and long raincoats draped over the outfit.
DON’T FORGET THE ACCESSORIES
Your capsule would be incomplete without versatile accessories. You can choose geometric pendants on thin chains, earrings and rings of three-dimensional shapes made of single-colored metal, bracelets with sharp edges, bags with a clear shape and sharp lines as everyday jewelry and accessories. The popular crochet shopping bags again look laconic: this is the perfect shopper, which, moreover, is very compact.
When it comes to shoes, it all depends on your tastes and desire for comfort. For those who like heels, classic pumps in neutral colors are suitable, which are universally combined with almost any outfit. For girls who prefer more comfortable shoes, I can recommend loafers or sandals with high flat soles, as well as light ankle boots made of light leather or suede: they can be worn both in summer and early autumn.
