Answering your styling questions

I asked my instagram followers to tell me what outfits they are struggling with. Here are a few ideas to help you shop your closet and give you ideas!

I am off to paris next week…oui oui! I have a substack with Paris recommendations from my last trip and will write volume II after this one! (Scroll down to the bottom of it for the tragic saga of me and a pair of certain Chanel shoes. Spoiler: much like a rom-com…there's a meet-cute, some tension, some hope, some sorrow, it’s got it all)

And here are a few styling requests I didn’t get to, but seemed to be a common struggle among the troupe:

What to wear to a black tie wedding?

If I have to buy something for an event, I make sure it’s versatile—like a necklace or bag for dinners, heels that go with jeans, or a skirt I can restyle later. Bonus if it pairs with a top I can wear again!

How chic is this outfit:

body suit, sequin skirt, evening bag (on sale if you log in! I have in black and love. funny story about it here), necklace (want), evening heels (these will last you a LONG time!)

How to style barrel leg pants**:

1. Pair with a fitted top (cardigan as a top is usually my ‘fitted’ top of choice.)

2. Pair with a boxier/’cropped’ shirt (I don’t mean you have to show off your stomach, but something that hits more at waist length vs long and oversized). It helps show the shape of the pant more clearly. Long and oversized can work, but most people find it overwhelming on them with a barrel leg.

3. Pair with a slimmer shoe. A slim sneaker. A slim boot. Something elongating. A ballet flat is always a perfect choice for a barrel leg if weather permits. Anything too clunky might make it feel too heavy on the bottom, and take away from the shape of the barrel leg.

suede sneakers (the shape is great because similar to a ballet flat which really works for barrel leg or wide leg), pointy boots, barrel leg pants, cardigan (have and love), boxy cropped sweater (just ordered, also will be great for any wide leg pants or high waisted trousers)

How to style a slim cigarette pant:

Honestly, great question. It’s been a while. But balancing proportions is key and NEVER goes out of style.

1. Balance out the slim pant with something bigger on top like an oversized sweater.

2. Layering helps add dimension to the outfit. A long coat goes a long way with a slim pant to make the outfit feel more interesting and add some depth.

3. A wider toe or shoe with some structure help ground and balance out the oversized top with the slim leg silhouette and keep it interesting. A suede shoe (textured) would also work great.

scarf sweater, coat (a good comparable to mine at a bit of a lower price but still seems like great quality), slim pants, shoes, oversized brown sweater

What to wear to a holiday party? (a creative shop your closet idea is also featured in the video)

Not formal but not casual option: