How To Always Look Put Together

Ever notice that some people always look polished and put together? Well, it is a fairly easy task to achieve. Whether you have time to spend on your outfit, or running late, you can always look put together with the following tips and tricks.

Polished hair and nails

The primary key to looking stylish and put together is your making sure that your hair is polished. Getting a manicure and pedicure every two weeks can be expensive for some people, therefore it is recommended to keep nails cute low and application of clear nail polished.

CHANEL LE VERNI LONGWEAR NAIL COLOUR $28.00

Chanel La Vernis is a Winner of Allure magazine’s ‘Best of Beauty’ Award for Best Red Nail Polish, shade Gitane 2017 and is Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. Many reviewers say this nail color dries quickly and lasts a long time. Pick up the shade that will best match your skin tone if you are interested in applying your own nail colors.

Neutral colors

neutral nail color, neutral soft makeup, neutral clothing such as plain white camis, peach, salmon, black, beige, grey always look very chic and classy.

1. Gathered Waist Midi Dress by BP $23.40 at Nordstrom
2. BP ‘Luminate’ Open Toe Dress Sandal $ 35.96 at Nordstrom
3. Steve Madden Stecy Sandal $49.90 at Nordstrom
4. Mac Nude Lipstick Hug Me (L) $18 at Nordstrom

Bold Lipstick

Wear Bold Lipstick, particularly red. Red lipstick does not only goes with everything but it goes with everyone and can easily turn looks from cheap to expensive

1. Pick up these wide-leg pants for $49.90 at Zara 
2. Mac Red Lipstick for $10 at Nordstrom
3. TRAPEZE Matte Lux Lipstick for $7 at Colour Pop 

Layers

The best way to always look chic and put together is to add an outer layer such as kimono, denim jacket, blazers, leather jacket or cardigan.

1. Plus Size Glen Plaid Blazer available at 2x and 3x at Foreve21 for $22.99
2. Available here in sm, md, lg for $34.90

Three-piece rule

The three-piece rule states that; An outfit is not complete until you add a  third piece to it and that third piece could be a scarf, jewelry, belts, halts, or an outerwear.   Burberry Scribble Vintage Ribbon Check Silk Scarf $119 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Uniform

Have a go-to uniform outfit for days you have to rush. Simple go-to outfits are bottom (pants or skirt), a basic top and layered jacket.

Whole Tuck, half tuck, roll up sleeves

tuck in shirts all the way, halfway and roll up sleeves of shirts and blazers for a more stylish look

1. Cami NYC The Charlie Cami $160 at REVOLVE
2. St. John’s Bay Relaxed Fit Long Sleeve Button-Front Shirt $17.99 at JC Penney 

Wear a leather jacket

A leather jacket is the must-have outer layer. Not only does a leather jacket make you look expensive on a budget but it can be used every season, spring, summer, fall and winter. Throw on that leather jacket and instantly upgrade your outfit. Keep your leather jacket simple and it will look pair well with every outfit.

Throw on pointy toe shoes

If you are into flats or heels, throw on your pointy toe shoes and instantly look sexy and polished. there is something about pointy toe shoes that make your outfit look timeless and classy. Pick up these pumps for $69.90 from Zara

Wear all black

Black is slimming, classy, chic and goes well with every skin tone. Pick up this draped skirt for $35.90 from Zara

Wear a pair of sunglasses

Wear an oversized sunglass to finish your look

Wear a watch

A two-tone or rose gold watch make eve sweatpants look stylish Purchase this watch for $110 at CheryCstore

Wear correct proportions

Wear the right proportions. Tight bottom loose top, tight top, loose bottom.

Mix low and high-end designer pieces

Invest in high-end designer pieces of your liking such as Louboutin Pumps, Gucci Belt, Louis Vuitton handbag, Scarf or sunglasses to help make the final statement of your outfit

Make sure your clothes fit you well

Make sure all clothes are flattering to your body. sometimes we are tempted to purchase that nice blazer that is maybe 1 size bigger or smaller or bigger because it is so cute, don’t do it. if it doesn’t fit, don’t buy it.

1. ‘Curve’ Open Front Shawl Collar Blazer by Mural $74.00 at Nordstrom
2. Caslon One Button Knit Blazer $35.40 at Nordstrom

3. Off the Shoulder Dress by CHARLES HENRY $52.80 at Nordstrom