Fashion Rules Broken: 6 Guidelines to Rethink for Style

Fashion is all about change and fashionista is all about guts. The novelty of fashion catalyzes a personality, or culture or say perhaps a theme whilst simultaneously expressing the uniqueness of your style. Although fashion calls for freedom of expression, we often find ourselves grasping at straws when it comes to the rigidity of do's and dont's from that perfect 36-24-36 figure to always matching your shoes and handbags, kiss these ridiculous, old-fashioned notions to the curb and break a number of fashion rules.

Ladies, check your fashion guts as we challenge you to break the monotony and debunk a number of historic and orthodox fashion rules that are meant to be broken. We guarantee the end result to all your experimenting will be a whole new wardrobe that doesn't cost a fortune.

1. Pairing Different Prints Together Is A Big No-No

Can't decide between spots and stripes? Why not try both! With the arrival of summer, all our favorite stores are filled to brim with a ton of print options that have taken our fancy. The trick to making to signature looks work seamlessly well together is ensuring that each of them relies on the other with one of them bolder and stealing the show. For example, if you want to play it safe, try pairing a basic striped tee with a flouncy floral skirt but focus on the silhouettes of the ensemble such that one is more fitted than the other. More naturally grounded themes like stripes and cheetah prints, polka dots and leopard prints or even plaid with florid patterns also balance each other in good harmony.  

2. Plus-Size Women And Figure-Hugging Styles

From the curvaceous enchantress of the Indian film industry, Sonakshi Sinha to the gorgeous American talk-show host/ supermodel Ashley Graham, women are redefining the boundaries of fashion on a global platform. If you're a plus-size beauty, then chances are you've heard of the myth that loose and airy clothing is your only option. Well, don't you worry, throw that age-old rule aside because its only making you look unflattering and tearing down your confidence. Wear outfits that are well-fitted not tight and in whatever shade you'd like, empower yourself against haters with sky-rocketing body positiveness and as always a smile. Confidently choose attire in a variety of hues, skinny jeans, whites, and even horizontal stripes because although we love monochrome hues, an all-black wardrobe does put you in a slump.

3. Denim=Less Is More

You can honestly never have too much denim either on your person or taking up most of the room in your closet. Whilst you don't need to go full-on and invest in a head to toe denim look, accessories included. Turn up the heat with either different shades of this delightful jean fabric or play around with textures, embroidery beads, etc and disrupt the monotony of an all-denim outfit. From boyfriend jeans to denim kurtis and even a cute denim range of bags, Denim is definitely your go-to casual chic look. For a desi twist on denim, pair slim-fit denim with a short denim kurti, a bright tasseled scarf, and strappy stilettos with sparkly, metallic hoops for a funky everyday look. What's more is that you can also explore the world of denim adorned with a variety of patterns, textures, and embellishments that are a raging trend these days.  

4. Black, White Or Grey: Blurry Lines

Today's generation refuses to bat even an eye-lid at women wearing say boyfriend jeans or a complete suit with bow-tie ensemble as we embrace a world of comfortable fashion. The most influential fashion icon of the twenties, Coco Chanel paved the way to menswear-inspired clothing that included trousers, chunky sweaters, and even t-shirts. Today this fashion has indeed come a long way and lost all its feminine touches and welcomed a tomboy style that is usually not too focused on fitting but more on functionality. Even in the Indian fashion scene, Kurtis and dhotis were commonly associated only to men however they too have modified themselves to become a quintessential component of every woman's ethnic trousseau. Starting small, we urge you to pair a breezy white men's formal shirt with a pencil skirt to rock a no-nonsense business formal look.

5. Horizontal Stripes Are Uncomplimentary 

It is a truth universally acknowledged that horizontal stripes are the stuff of nightmares in every fashionista's wardrobe. Fashion editors have kept it at bay, Beauty bloggers have not once mentioned its name and at the bottom of the clothes pile lies proof that every woman wants to prove this rule wrong. Follow our ultimate guide to stripes religiously and we are certain slaying a striped outfit is only a breath away.

• Hourglass silhouette: Accentuate your narrow waistline with a sash or wideband tied at your midsection. A break in pattern, ruffles or frills also work to the same effect.

• Petite pixie: Whilst a range of stripes works for you. Our favorite is definitely a fitted garment featuring vertical stripes to lengthen your outline. Loose or flowy styles are also very flattering. Go crazy with colors and patterns!

• Pear-shaped beauty: A melting pot of styles works in your favor as the concept of less is more ceases to exist for you. Match horizontal stripes on the upper torso with vertical stripes below the midsection to balance your curves perfectly.

• Athletic and sporty: Play it up with textures and styles in horizontal stripe patterns to provide an illusion of curves. Metallics, tassels, and pleats work wonderfully.

• Adorable apple: To balance your bust with your hip, pair a basic top portion with a horizontally striped portion on the bottom. Bellowing skirts and bright colors are the way to go!

We hope you're set to break our go-to list of deal-breakers and set new trends in the world of fashion. Tell us which rule are you breaking first!

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