7 Ways to Master the Minimalist Trend ...

By Sophia

If you prefer your fashion stylish and understated then this season’s minimalist trend should appeal to you. Fashion trends can sit on a scale of extremes and minimalism is the perfect antidote to the pattern clashing and in-your-face prints that have been popular for the past few seasons. Minimalism is all about keeping things simple and stylish, and making your clothing work for a range of occasions. Check out these tips for mastering the minimalist trend.

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Keep It Simple

Keep It Simple It pretty much goes without saying that less is more when it comes to making the minimalist trend work. Over the top outfits are a no go, and you might want to think twice before trying your hand at pattern clashing. The simpler, the better is the way to go when putting together a minimalist outfit. If you think an outfit is too over-the-top, then pare it back to achieve a more minimalist look.

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Create a Capsule Wardrobe

Create a Capsule Wardrobe If you’re starting out with the minimalist trend, try putting together a capsule wardrobe. Capsule wardrobes include items that all work together so you can create a variety of outfit options with ease. Certain items like a white shirt, good fitting jeans, and a little black dress are all classic capsule wardrobe pieces. No two capsule wardrobes have to be the same, however, and you can include pieces in yours that work best with your personal style.

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Create a Colour Palette

Create a Colour Palette Try and break down your outfit to a defined colour palette. Monochrome outfits are all the rage at the moment and are great for creating streamlined minimalist looks. If you can’t resist some colour, try and contain your outfits to three colours at most, with the majority being of the neutral variety.

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Choose Your Shapes

Choose Your Shapes Just because something is minimalist doesn’t mean it has to be ‘boring.’ You can still create exciting outfits by choosing clothes with interesting shapes and silhouettes. Right now, cocoon and boxy shapes are on-trend and work really well with minimalist looks. Asymmetrical details are also great for adding some extra detail to an outfit. Look for clothes with clean lines, tailored finishes, and structured shapes.

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Limit Your Layers

Limit Your Layers Minimalism is all about creating streamlined, fuss-free outfits. So, you should avoid piling on the layers. Stick to outfits containing a single item (like a dress or jumpsuit), separates, or a matching suit set. As for outwear, a single coat or jacket that matches the rest of your outfit should be enough.

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Streamline Your Accessories

Streamline Your Accessories Shoes, jewellery, and accessories can make or break an outfit and it’s important to remember these details when mastering the minimalist trend. Stick to simple and fuss-free accessories to create a streamlined minimalist look. Try and keep accessories in neutral colours or in the same tonal range as the rest of your outfit.

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Create Contrast

Create Contrast Including contrasting elements in your outfit is a great way of adding some interesting detail to a minimalist outfit. For example, a fitted top paired with a flowing skirt can give an outfit a sense of drama without being too over the top, while a chunky knit teamed with a tailored skirt can play up contrasting textures and shapes. Choosing contrasting fabrics, textures, and shapes is a smart way of adding some extra detail to a monochrome or neutral outfit.

Less is more when it comes to mastering the minimalist trend. Are you a fashion minimalist or do you like to max out instead? What are your best tips for making the minimalist trend work?

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