The Strength In Simplicity

By Alexia Gonzalez on November 3, 2014

When it comes to terms of fashion, sometimes less is definitely more. Although we all adore a fierce print, bold pattern, or sparkly embellishment, the loudest fashion statement can typically be made with a classy minimalist approach.

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Artist Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo was definitely on to something there considering how much success he garnered from his simplistic creations.

True elegance is conveyed through subtle understated details that function together to form a cohesive and unfussy yet polished bigger picture.

Forget complicated layering and over the top accessorizing and stick to clean basics. There’s just something about crisp lines, rich monochromatic colors, little to no embellishments, and clean silhouettes that feels so fresh and assertive.

The best part about this straightforward look is how easy it is to achieve. Think sleek silhouettes and minimal accents for simply sophisticated outfits.

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This not-printed-but-not-plain yet basic-but-not boring sartorial approach is a timeless trend that never fails to exude style and class. So, take a day off from your statement necklaces, jeweled flats and patterned dresses to try a more subdued look, and I promise that you’ll be looking and feeling on top of the world.

White Skinny Jeans

White skinnies have a way of making the rest of your outfit appear incredibly chic and put together. A fitted pair of white pants can take you from work environment to happy hour or dinner date.

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To make your whites seem more casual, try white distressed jeans with an oversized knit in a contrasting color to balance the tapered fit of the pants. Finish off with pointy pumps and a solid leather bag for a perfect lunchtime look.

Cape Coat

One of fall’s hottest cover up trends has to be the cape coat.

This is a chic one piece that can do wonders for the simplest outfit, transforming a casual sweater and leggings into an altogether cooler look in seconds.

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Take the cape coat from the runway to the streets by layering it over a simple black turtleneck with black skinny jeans or leggings.

Top it off with a classy clutch, accented with gold hardware or gold hoop earrings, and a muted pair of brown boots or nude pumps.

Blue Jeans

Nothing screams effortlessly cool street wear more than a fitting pair of blue jeans with the classic white blouse. Regardless of your preferred fashion aesthetic, a great blue-jeans-white-shirt combo has the functionality of comfort and impact of style.

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Dress up your denim for the fall with a white button up blouse tucked into your blue jeans. Simplistically accent your outfit with a cool oversized leather bag, earth toned booties, and a cool weather hat such as a fedora or floppy brim hat.

Brightly Colored

Incorporate some brightness into your autumn wardrobe while keeping things classy yet simple by selecting one color to function as your style focal point. Don’t feel restrained from color because of the fall months as long as you style the rest of your ensemble in a seasonably appropriate manner.

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Add a pop of color to blue jeans or leggings with a vibrant sweater layered over a collared shirt. Keep warm (and stylish) with a camel colored trench coat and coordinating camel oxford flats or booties, for a sassy take on minimalist fashionista.

Collared Shirt Dress

The shirtdress is a cool weather alternative to the average pants or leggings. This frock is a fantastic choice if you’re searching for a look you can take from desk to dinner–while you may keep the look conservative at the office, simply glam up your look with a bold lip and you’re ready to go!

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This chic wardrobe staple works for all body types and flatters any style with its feminine meets tomboy charm. Layer a white shirtdress under a jacket or cardigan in a contrasting darker shade such as brown or black.

Style the frock with some sassy subdued flats, a fabric purse and even a funky fall hat for some added minimalist glam.

Skater Skirt Set

Combine simplicity and trendiness with a matching skirt and top set. A high waist skater skirt and crop top set has become an irrevocably stylish duo in recent fashion, which never fails to impress.

Step this look up a notch by opting for a color coordinating or entirely matching skirt and shirt pair.

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Look irresistibly autumnal in a dark grey or navy blue matching skirt and top set. The beauty of this type of fashion set is that you don’t need to add much in order to accessorize.

Simply break up the solidness of your matching hue with a high heel or flat in a contrasting color and finish it all off with a subtle clutch.

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