Fashion Rules You Should Break Today

Fashion Rules You Should Break In 2017

The unspoken rules of fashion have long dictated our daily style choices, and while it’s true that some of them save us from dire style mistakes, others can be restrictive and outdated. This year, make it your mission to bend and break a couple of your long-held women’s fashion rules and see what a difference a small but daring change can make to your wardrobe.
Have fun breaking fashion rules like these!


 

 Wearing Black with Blue

Pairing black with dark blue hues like navy has long been a major fashion faux-pas, but it can be a winning combination if it’s done right. The trick is to make your ensemble look intentional rather than accidental; add some strong contrast with a crisp white shirt, or a pair of red heels with a red necklace. This will break up the “power struggle” between the two neutral shades in your outfit. The
same can be applied to the fashion rule of never pairing black with brown.Mix your Metals


It seems like a pretty obvious fashion rule that when it comes to jewellery, gold goes with gold, silver goes with silver and never the twain shall meet – right? Think again! All metallics are essentially neutrals, which means you’re free to mix gold and silver. The trick is to stick to uneven pairings and odd numbers – think three layered necklaces, or a thick gold cuff with two thinner silver bangles. The result is eclectic, modern and oh-so-stylish.Red Lips


The conventional rules of fashion state that we should opt for subtle and safe nude makeup by day, and save the more dramatic looks for evening wear. Break this rule and dare to greet the day with a radiant red lip – it’s a real “wake-up” for your face and a great way to draw attention away from tired eyes. Keep the rest of your makeup minimal and natural-looking, and remember never to pair red lipstick with black eyeliner or dark eye shadow during the day.Fashion Post-Forty

Ladies of a certain age were once expected to swap their short skirts and heels for lower hemlines and sensible footwear – but this fashion rule is
fast falling out of favor as more mature style icons strut their stuff with pride. Your hemline should be based on what suits you and makes you feel confident, not some outdated idea of what you should be wearing at a certain age. If you want to show off those great legs of yours, pair a shorter skirt and heels with a more demure jacket, sweater or blouse that balances the outfit. A pair of opaque stockings is also a great addition if you’re self-conscious.Belt, shoes and Bag


We’ve all been told at one point or another that these three items should be a coordinated set, but this fashion rule has started to look seriously dated. Rather than matching all your accessories, choose pieces that compliment your outfit and come from the same color family.True style isn’t about following fashion rules – it’s about feeling happy and confident in your own skin, which never goes out of vogue.