I hesitate to write the word COMFORT in the title of this blog, as it so often implies that we must sacrifice STYLE for the sake of function.
For fun, I thought, why don't I highlight some particularly stylish trends/people/images that are finding that happy place where COMFORT meets STYLE?
1. ATHLEISURE
Image from Pop Sugar
All the rage, this trend allows you to sport athletic accents as a part of every day outfits. Althetics is engrained in our work-out-loving, sporty, on-the-go culture, that athletic-wear companies now have oodles of cross-over designs, made for looking cute in the gym or on the street.
I love the United States for THIS...and to-go coffee cups!
What it's NOT:
- you looking sweaty and gross after an hour in the gym.
- you looking like you rolled out of bed, smoked up, and mowed the lawn in a pair of white new balance mom sneakers ;)
Image from Wit & Whimsy
2. MINI CROSSOVER PURSE
It just makes sense for the minimalist in all of us. A a true blue accessory, mini crossover are both stylistic and functional. You can keep one hand available for that coffee on-the-go and the other for your that set of keys (or metro card)! My favorite variation-- a real vintage take on in. Watch vintage purses continue to price higher and higher on Esty as this trend catches on.
Image from Sincerely Jules
What it's NOT:
- a massive carry-all bag with a strap.
- an excuse to carry 2 bags.
3. DUSTER
The return of the long sweater cardigan is in following. We have moved from the cocoon shape, into the high-lo hemline, the handkerchief rippled hem, and all the way back to an extra long straight shape. My advice? Find the shape/silhouette that is the MOST flattering on YOU and stick with it.
Tip: Lighter material clings to the body and shows off curve/shape. Straight lines work well for straight shaped bodies. Curved lines work better for curvy bodies.
Image from Fashion Enzyme
What it's NOT:
- an excuse to wear pj's in public
- a reason to shapelessly, shamelessly (pun intended) hide all flaws
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