Today, most people have ordinary T-shirts, jeans, a jumper and a pair of sneakers in their wardrobe. Also, most people do not think about the question of appearance - they wear what is comfortable, but how it looks from the outside, by and large, does not matter.

In order to determine the existence of a problem and to consider this topic in more detail, I conducted an anonymous social survey for Internet users on the topic "Casual style". This survey was attended by 68% of women and 32% of men. Based on the results of the survey, we can conclude that most of the respondents know the conceptual base, distinctive features and the main purpose of the casual style (84%).

Also, most of the respondents have in their wardrobe clothes and accessories in the considered stylistic mood (75%) and actively use them in everyday life (75%). To the question: “Do you think the casual style is interesting and unusual?”, The smallest part of the respondents answered positively (33%) or found it difficult to answer (8%), while the majority of the respondents answered negatively (59%). These results indicate that people are ignorant and unaware of simple ways and techniques of using casual style so that the images are liked and worn, and not just exist as a given.



In this article, we'll take a look at how convenience can look stylish and interesting. Yes, there may be a casual style and it seems rustic, but it is also the basis for a wardrobe. Many brands see casual style as the basis of their fashion "lines", these brands include Lacoste, Burberry, Penfield, Barbour, Tommy Hilfiger and many others.

Let's take a look at several working methods that will make your appearance attractive and not boring.

Technique 1. Combining casual with other styles

It's no secret that casual is the most versatile style of clothing, therefore, using this technique, you can easily and simply stand out from the crowd without the help of stylists. For example, if we add a straight-cut jacket in business style and rough grunge-style shoes to a regular jumper and jeans, then we get a relevant and bold look for every day, which definitely goes beyond the "boring" one.



The combination of casual and dramatic styles will also give character to the image and will definitely not leave anyone indifferent. Take, for example, a dramatic-inspired printed blazer and add chunky, casual jeans to it. The image begins to play and ceases to be everyday.



If we add a more casual shirt in a dramatic style, play up the image with accessories, then the outfit will turn out to be no less attractive and interesting.



Don't forget to add details. Accessories are that part of the image that can hopelessly ruin the most impeccable set of clothes and, in turn, on the contrary, can "draw out" an unsuccessful image. Therefore, with this moment you need to be more delicate, more rational in the selection of accessories, try and not be afraid to experiment.

Technique 2. In addition to the combination of styles, a combination of textures will give a zest to the image. Flowing, light options with massive and weighted textures, matte - with glossy, dense - with translucent, and so on look very interesting.

Let's figure it out clearly. For example, take the combination of a leather top with black jeans and a knitted turtleneck, which in a trio with coarse shoes give a monochrome look and thereby visually stretch the silhouette, and a combination of a knitted turtleneck and wide jeans made of thin fabric with a rough leather cardigan. How typical casual can be if you use a combination of textures in this and similar way.

In these images, you should pay attention to the use of accessories that harmoniously complement and complete the images, set their mood.



Technique 3. Accentuation

This technique can be applied to all shapes and types of styles, and casual is no exception. Accentuation is a technique when, against the background of a mono-textured, monotonous combination, colors, styles, textures, trends and even makeup stand out, which serve as the accent of the composed image.



The image may contain several accents at once, including color accents, accents of different style moods and others.



The emphasis on stylish accessories, namely shoes and bags, will make even the simplest set unusual. Due to interesting shoes, the attention of others will be transferred from the general features of the image to the leg area.



Technique 4. Layering and changing functions. A fairly common technique that will allow you to create a variety of attractive images even from a minimal wardrobe. Layering in this case is a layering of various elements of clothing on top of each other, while the harmony of combinations should be observed so that there is no visual dissonance and misunderstanding of the composed image.

Changing functions implies the use of certain things for other purposes. This technique can be used both separately from each other and in a duet. You can change the original purpose of any thing, for example, scarves, shirts, jackets or sweaters, as shown in the examples.



Technique 5. Combination of colors and prints. A varied color palette will allow you to make even the simplest image unusual, give it a zest. Colors can be selected according to the color scheme of the appearance, the fields of activity that define and dictate the shades of clothing, personal taste and preferences, the impression required at the moment.

The color is of particular importance in the portrait area, it can give lightness and freshness to the face, and it can also make the appearance heavier, therefore, special attention should be paid to the top in the image. Many stylists in their practice with color use Itten's color wheel, which includes various shades and principles of their combination.

For example, if we take a familiar sweater in pink or bright blue shades, add familiar jeans to it, but not blue or black, but hot pink or bright red or even yellow, then the image itself will look playful, in positive mood.

In this case, it is important to remember that achromatic colors and neutralizing colors can be used and combined as you like, since they are quite variable and compatible with any colors. If you combine 2 or more bright colors, you need to try to maintain a balance either in purity (contrast) or in temperature.



When using prints, it should be noted that prints, like colors, can be neutral and accent. Neutral prints are characterized by their visual presentation (subtle) and size, mostly small prints. Discreet prints are easy to combine and this is their main distinguishing feature.

Accent prints, in turn, are divided into geometric and graphic. These are prints that have a more complex combination policy than neutral ones. When we combine accent prints, we need to be careful, because if you choose the wrong one, you can create a picture that will visually “cut your eyes”. The combination of the same prints that form a suit in a duet always looks winning.



You can talk for a long time about various methods and techniques that will help any image, including casual style, to make it interesting, unusual and at the same time wearable and everyday, since this is an eternal theme. It is important for any girl to know these simple techniques that allow you to look your best at any time and in any place, while having a small wardrobe.