TIPS: How to dress in a casual chic style?
“Casual” refers to the casual wardrobe as a whole . Summer Bermudas, gabardine chinos , flannel jogging bottoms or low canvas sneakers: anything that comes out of a formal register generally finds its place under the casual label. What defines this type of clothing is therefore not linked to its aesthetics, to its manufacture, or even to its quality, but almost exclusively to its destination, its use.
WORK AROUND THE T-SHIRT
The tee is part of your daily life, especially in summer, so it would be a shame to do without it. Being very casual, it will have to be matched with much more formal elements. And you can start by wearing it with a jacket!
The blazer / tee association is much easier to achieve than it seems and is in the process of being democratized. Obviously, no question of falling into the look. Just opt for a jacket that can have fairly natural cut shoulders. , a white tee, slick / slightly gg dress pants, and a casual pair of shoes.
The temperature doesn’t always make it possible to wear a blazer, and there is nothing worse than wearing an extra layer when the mercury is rising. We take off the jacket and choose really dress pants to balance the relaxation of the top. Pleated, pleated, flannel: go for a model in which you are comfortable. The top can be more colorful than if you were wearing a blazer, you will have to match the pants. Navy blue and beige, grass green and gray … feel free to decide between the top and the bottom.
THE EASY STYLE PAR EXCELLENCE?
1. MANY ADVANTAGES …
Hybrid in essence, casual chic has many advantages: It will be accepted and recognized in your surroundings , even by novices. You’re more likely to receive compliments from your mother-in-law wearing a blazer / jeans set than ninja techwear wearing black (even performing the look in the best possible way)
It is a style which is very reassuring for beginners , as there is little risk of “negative bias”. It is therefore a good way to understand the dress type without losing self-confidence.
Its balance is very clear , both masculine AND elegant AND relaxed. There is therefore a certain flexibility: you can push the cursor towards the elegant or the relaxed, by playing on the shoes for example. It is also one of the strings on which Alessandro Michele plays at Gucci with his “mules”.
Because casual chic leaves a lot of freedom of choice in terms of shoes: sneakers, derby, desert boots, chelsea boots is a general rule, the basis of this trend is indeed the casual, which is embellished with dressed pieces. The reverse, which would consist of a formal outfit to integrate informal elements, is rarer because far from the basic spirit. Even if it is not impossible!
2. POINT OF VIGILANCE: BEWARE OF THE PITFALL OF OUTFIT TOO BLAND!
Its simplicity can also be a source of drawbacks and errors that I must address: The most common mistake, already addressed on BonneGueule: the outfit too bland of fashion . A gray jacket, a white shirt, raw jeans and black shoes, that does not make you dream. It is even rather austere. In this specific case, it is in your interest to put on accessories (clutch bag, bracelet) and to wear shoes that are a little more elaborate. In short, be careful with the outfit too serious, too clean!
3. A MATTER OF BALANCE
The most important thing when it comes to building an outfit is the balance between the formal and the casual. It is this basic contrast that you must remember. The more you push the two sliders on each side, the stronger the look will be.
Obviously, the associations will become more daring and risky, but this is where the talent and taste of the person are fully expressed, in a unique way and in relation to their personality. You know that when you say someone’s style, “Only he can wear this, and it fits him perfectly.”
A suit worn with sneakers and a shirt is not casual, just as jeans and a T-shirt worn with double-buckles are not dressy. The result can be as elegant as you want, stylish, successful, super, fabulous … Anything you want, without being able to speak of casual chic: this is where the notion of balance is essential.
