By PAGE Editor

It seems that everywhere you look these days, folks are heading out in their sweatsuits and other forms of highly casual attire. There is no real issue with this, and if that sounds like you, then more power to you, but when you make a bit more of an effort to dress up, you instantly feel amazing and ready to take on the world.

However, what tends to hold people back from glamming up is not knowing where to start or how to turn a standard outfit into something extraordinary. In this post, we will provide you with the tips you need to elevate most outfits and get yourself looking and feeling like a million bucks.

Casual Can Also Be Stylish

Although we admittedly denigrated the casual look ever so slightly in the intro, the truth is that with the right clothing and accessories, you can turn casual into something a tad more unique and stylish. This might be graphic t-shirts paired with various accessories that match that aesthetic, or perhaps pairing up the aforementioned sweatsuit with jewelry and other accruements that offer the standard look a bit more zhuzh that helps you to stand apart from your sweatsuit-wearing brethren! The idea is to keep things simple and comfortable but also make an effort to elevate the look with whatever you deem to be stylish for your peer group.

Mix And Match Your Existing Pieces

If you already have lots of outfits in your wardrobe but have a propensity to play it safe and only pair the usual suspects together, it might be time to rethink your approach and start mixing things up. The best part is that you don't really need too many items to make this tip hit hard, but you will need a little imagination. Don't be afraid to pair things together that you might not think are compatible, and however you go about things, always be prepared to fully own the look and be confident in your choices.

Now, let's be real here: there will be times when your concoctions fall flat, and you walk out of your house looking like you've just been shoplifting, but with a bit of trial and error, you will soon become an accomplished mixer and matcher and be able to generate a considerable number of outfits with little effort.

Choose Comfortable Yet Chic Footwear

Stylish doesn't always mean uncomfortable, and if you're merely looking to boost your overall look for everyday occasions, then you ought to stick with comfort when it comes to your feet. Nevertheless, just as stylish doesn't mean uncomfortable, comfortable also doesn't mean ugly Crocs that you wear everywhere you go (sorry, Crocs, but also not sorry). Instead, search for great-looking sneakers that have a poop of style to them while keeping your feet well-ventilated and comfy.

The shoes you select for this purpose will again depend on who you're trying to impress (if anyone) and what fashion means to you. However, when you get things right, you'll be amazed at how amazing you look, all without needing to stick a bandaid on your heel after you get back home!

You have plenty of options when it comes to creating a look that is a step above your average outfit. The ideas here are only the tip of the iceberg, and with a bit of research and experimentation, you will achieve a look that matches who you are without being overly casual.

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