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Wardrobe

How simplifying her wardrobe gave Anna more time, creativity, awareness, and confidence.

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One of the most versatile pieces of clothing in many women’s wardrobes is a good pair of jeans.

That’s because jeans come in a wide variety of shapes, colors and cuts, making them ideal for any and every body shape and style typology. It’s just a matter of finding the perfect pair for you, and then styling it to your own taste!

And while jeans will most likely be too casual & informal for any black-tie or cocktail events, they can still be styled for a good part of your day-to-day occasions:

Examples:

• *(Skinny) Jeans + silk cami + red lips + metallic heels + bold accessories = perfect for a night out with your besties (Dramatic styling)

• *(Straight cut) Jeans + poplin shirt + ballet flats + nude make-up = perfect for the office (Classic styling)

• *(Boyfriend) Jeans + oversized sweater + combat boots + beanie + parka = perfect for walking your dog, or tackling rainy days (Urban styling)

Tips for finding your best pair of jeans:

*Make sure the waistband fits you perfectly. The legs tend to give in with time, but the waistband does not! And there’s nothing stylish about not being able to feel comfy in your fabulous jeans!

*For the best fit and most versatile pairing with shoes/booties: full-length bootcut or bell-bottom jeans should allow for just the tip of your shoe to be seen. Cropped, straight or skinny jeans should end just above or at your ankle.

*The darker the jeans, the slimmer your legs will look (and viceversa). Use this as a rough guide, also taking into account your horizontal body type (as explained in the Style Fundamentals course).

*The more pockets, frills, rips, embroidery and extra details, the more bulk you will add to your legs visually. Happy to do so? Great! If not, choose a streamlined pair in a medium or dark wash.

*High-rise jeans tend to visually lengthen the legs and shorten the torso. Low-rise jeans do the reverse, and medium-rise jeans tend to not alter your vertical proportions (as explained in the Style Fundamentals course) in any way.

*100% cotton jeans can look amazing, but will have no give. Choose a 2% elastane composition to comfortably fit a fuller bottom half or tummy.

Silvia Cosma is a certified style coach based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We built our popular online course—Style Fundamentals— together with Silvia.

Top picks for

North America

EVERLANE

The Cotton Ribbed Rollneck

Sweater

This means that absolutely anyone can have a minimalist wardrobe. A working mom with an active social life probably needs a good amount of clothes. Her wardrobe can still be minimalist, as long as it doesn’t contain unnecessary clothing. 

This means that absolutely anyone can have a minimalist wardrobe. A working mom with an active social life probably needs a good amount of clothes. Her wardrobe can still be minimalist, as long as it doesn’t contain unnecessary clothing. 

This means that absolutely anyone can have a minimalist wardrobe. A working mom with an active social life probably needs a good amount of clothes. Her wardrobe can still be minimalist, as long as it doesn’t contain unnecessary clothing.

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