After recent trends on TikTok leading to a new outfit creating system, we show you how you can have new outfits without new clothes.
From TikTok to YouTube with fashion content creators such as Alyssa Beltempo and Laini Ozark giving it the greenlight, the 2X2 Outfit Formula is a new way of pairing your clothes. The formula calls for two items of smart clothing to be paired with two items of casual clothing. What you define as smart or casual will be depending on your preexisting wardrobe and personal style. Fashion Creator, Alyssa Beltempo says: “An outfit formula is a fantastic way to make getting dressed simpler, to take the stress out of it and still feel good in your clothes. It’s also a really great way to identify your own personal style.” We take a look at some examples of smart and casual pieces – chances are they’re hanging in your wardrobe already.
Smart Pieces
A great example of a smart piece of clothing would be a button-down shirt, they’re structured with their collar and buttons and, depending on their fit and fabric, can be adaptable to any outfit. Other smart pieces could include a tailored or fitted pair of trousers, a sleek baguette bag, a blazer, a pair of pointed toe heels, loafers, or a cashmere jumper. Smart pieces can usually be defined by sharp lines and well fitted items which provide your outfit with structure.
Casual Pieces
Casual pieces can be defined as loose fitting with soft and relaxed fabrics. Good examples of casual items would be jeans, t-shirts, crop tops or tank tops, sweatpants or yoga pants, trainers, or tote bags. Casual pieces will often be sportswear or loungewear. They’re the more practical side of your wardrobe which you reach for when you’re not going out of the house or which you wear most regularly day-to-day.
Possible combinations
A possible outfit following the 2X2 Formula could be a button-down shirt (smart) over mid-length shorts (casual) with white trainers (casual) and a baguette bag (smart) – after you’ve got your core four pieces feel free to accessorise. Sunglasses or statement jewellery are great additions. The first outfit has an overall loose fitted and casual appearance because of the shirt but for a more smart leaning look you could choose fitted dress (smart) a cropped jumper (casual) with kitten heels (smart) and a large handbag (casual).
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