As much as I love dressing up and getting all fancy, there is nothing that feels more like me than jeans, a sweatshirt and a classic pair of sneakers. There is just something that feels like home when I am wearing my favorite basics.
For a long time, I didn’t feel like I could wear a sweatshirt without feeling like a slob or that I was just in lounge clothes. And I think a lot of that stemmed from insecurities about my body. That because I wasn’t a size two, I always had to try a bit harder. But I have come to realize, that you can literally style even the most basic pieces and feel put together and trendy. At any size.
Today’s blog post is sponsored by Ori, a new inclusive brand that is focused on making quality clothing for women from size 10-32. Founded by some of the most amazing women, Ori was created to empower US and give US comfortable, casual and classic styles that will make us feel good from the minute we put them on.
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Layers
I used to just throw a t-shirt on with a pair of jeans and be done. Looking back, I now see that I seriously missed the mark. It is all about the LAYERS. Even in warmer weather, adding a layer to an outfit just makes it feel a bit more “done.”
Using things like tunic tops, button downs with stiff collars, a turtleneck or a textured knit just adds some depth and dimension to an outfit that you really miss out on otherwise. Don’t be afraid to mix colors and patterns and try new things!
You’d be surprised by how many options you have in your closet when you keep things simple and basic. Mixing and matching everything together makes for limitless options and you never know what will work until you play a little dress up in front of your mirror.
Textures
This is a huge part of creating an outfit. Look at your clothing as a whole and mix things up a bit. I love grabbings something a bit more harsh and masculine like a leather jacket and pairing it with a soft, feminine silk cami. With this amazing sweatshirt sandwiching them together, it still feels cohesive and thought out!
Stay away from making everything too matchy-matchy, including fabrics. Pair suede or canvas sneakers with a leather jacket and save your leather boots for another outfit.
Details
Now this is where the fun of making something basic like a sweatshirt into a full blown outfit comes in. It is all in the details, babes! I love that these sweatshirts from Ori already bring a little something extra to the table. The embroidery on each one makes these basic pieces more of a statement, without being too in your face like a full on graphic tee. Each of the designs was actually transferred from hand drawn art! So cool.
From bags, to jewelry, accessories play into an outfit just as much as your main pieces. I like to keep my jewelry simple, but classic with a big pair of hoops, some simple studs or a fun tassel earrings. But going the extra step to add in a little bling gives an outfit a finished look. There is just something about accessories that really say, “I put my best self together today!”
Attitude
And this is truly the key to ANY outfit. Attitude. If you aren’t confident in yourself or the clothes you are wearing, it is going to show! No matter how dressed up you get, how expensive your bag is, if you don’t feel like a million bucks, it is hard to look like a million bucks.
A big smile, shoulders back and your best foot forward are the key to creating a pulled together look. When we have confidence in ourselves, we can pour a little bit of that light out into the world!
I am so proud to be supporting a brand like Ori, who is focusing on making room in the fashion industry for women of all shapes and sizes. I am so excited to see this company grow and prove that we all deserve to feel beautiful, comfortable and confident in our clothing.
Ori is launching an awesome crowdfunding campaign to grow their styles and reach more women. You can head over to support the campaign and grab one of these amazing sweatshirts at the early bird pricing! With sizing from 10-32, there is something for everyone. I am definitely going to snag that wrap dress for the spring and can’t wait for their year round jacket to launch!
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