Unique Ways You Can Make a Fashion Statement

Nobody wants to blend in. One of the keys to fashion is to stand out, but with subtlety. And that is easier said than done. What you need to stand out is to make a fashion statement. Not all fashion statements say the right thing, however, you always want your fashion statement to be fashionable, not outrageous. Here are a few unique ways that you can make a fashion statement with your outfit. 

Wear Bright Colors

Neutral colors can be very fashionable, they are sleek, elegant and inoffensive. But they don’t help you stand out. Making a fashion statement means being unique, different from those around you. Wearing bright colors can help make your outfit pop, and prevent you from blending in with the crowd. Bright colors can also complement the natural beauty of you – whether it is your hair, eyes, or skin tone, wearing bright colors almost always highlights what makes you and your individual beauty unique. Talk about a statement. 

Bring Back and Old Style

Have you ever looked at pictures from another decade and admired the outfits, but never felt confident enough to rock the look yourself? Wearing an outfit inspired by another decade can make a huge fashion statement, and make others stare as you walk down the street. Throw on those bell bottoms and fringe and hit the town, or pop on a fifties style sundress and go out for your day. You’d be amazed how many compliments you will get – you will be exuding confidence that will be palpable. 

Mix Styles

Who doesn’t love a little crossover? Combining pieces that don’t seem like they would go together can be a huge fashion statement that can take a boring outfit and make it something special. Wearing a blazer with a pair of denim shorts? Talk about eye-catching and stylish. Try mixing elements of your favorite outfits and trying them on to see what works, doing a private fashion show in your own home. This will help you discover what mix and match styles work and which do not. You never know what might be a winner. 

Make a Fashion Statement With Your Car

Fashion isn’t just about the clothes you wear, it’s about everything that surrounds you, and that includes your car. Having a clean, shiny, and well taken care of car can be all the fashion statement you need. Pulling up to any event or location in a beautiful car is all you need to grab people’s attention, and isn’t that what a fashion statement is all about anyways? To keep your car fashion statement ready, you should consider getting a ceramic coating on your car. A ceramic coating repels contaminants such as dirt, bugs and salt. That way you will never need to worry that your car isn’t ready for the red carpet. 

Get a Refreshing Haircut

Your fashion and style doesn’t stop with your clothes, it is a head-to-toe aura, and few things have as big of an impact on your fashion as your hair. Your hair is an opportunity for a major fashion statement – having a big, colorful, or creative hairstyle grabs attention, and exudes confidence. Hair is after all a part of your body, and having the courage to make your body part of your style is something that not everyone has the confidence to pull off. Give it a shot and go for something unique at your next salon appointment. 

Wear Items of Clothing “Incorrectly”

Sometimes you have to get a little extra creative with your outfits to really stand out and make a lasting impression. To go for something more radical you might consider wearing some items of clothing “incorrectly”. By wearing something “incorrectly” I do not mean leaving your pants unbuttoned or your shoes untied, I mean getting creative with what clothing can be. Maybe a miniskirt would make a really cute tube top. Perhaps a very long sweater could make a beautiful fall dress. You don’t know until you try, but don’t be afraid to experiment. Many fashion trends have started by wearing “incorrectly”, like bandana shirts and tying your biking top the other way. 

Go For Some Accessories

There is never such a thing as too many accessories. Wearing bracelets up your arm can be a brilliant fashion statement. Or maybe it’s something as simple as one statement necklace to give a pop to your outfit. One piece of advice that can really help you when it comes to accessories – the less complicated your clothing, the more complicated your accessories should be. Throw on a fun hat, or a stylish pair of sunglasses, rock big hoop earrings, or a sleeve of bangles. Accessories can make or break your outfit, and accessorizing is a great way to make a fashion statement with subtlety. 

Layering, Layering, Layering

Layering is the key to creative fashion. You can make an outfit stand out and make a statement with a cool jacket or sweater to throw on over top. Thrifting for unique jackets and sweaters can help you find a fashionable layer for making a statement. Try oversized jackets, many people think that style doesn’t work for them, but have never tried it; and it really works on most people! Make sure when you are layering that you are comfortable wearing your layer the whole time you are out – if your jacket is your fashion statement, and you take it off, then you’ve lost your fashion statement entirely. If you are going to remove your jacket, you should make sure your outfit pops with a few other elements as well instead of relying on your jacket. 

In a world where it seems that everyone is wearing the same things, it takes some courage to step outside of the box. But being the person who isn’t afraid to make a fashion statement is how you break the cycle and show off the style and fashion that you love. Making a fashion statement takes creativity and courage, but hopefully with this list of ideas, you have some outfit inspiration to help you think outside of the box with your wardrobe.

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