Unfamiliar can be anything you don’t wear frequently. Jackson Yanetti 2024 T-shirt It can be patterns, colours, styles of clothing, outfit combinations, accessories, jewellery, shoes … really anything that’s not in your usual outfit rotation. But if you enjoy wearing florals (familiar) and then decide to wear paisley (a stylised floral) this is likely to be unfamiliar, whilst still authentic as they are related prints, versus if you’d decided to wear a large check pattern this may be inauthentic as it’s a very different style of print and may not be a good expression of your personality. Anything unfamiliar can become familiar with time and frequent wearing. One of the reasons you get into a style rut is because you’ve gone all for things that are too similar and too familiar and you become bored with your style (which is why I developed my Evolve Your Style 31 day style challenge, as it helps you to try out unfamiliar items (garments and accessories) and see if they are something you want to try including in your regular wardrobe and style – making them feel more familiar as you work through the month. You will also discover as you do this challenge that some items will be authentic, and others inauthentic. The more you try things outside your current style the larger your comfort zone becomes and so what was unfamiliar can become familiar quite quickly. When I first learned about the power of a large scale necklace to make my large bust look smaller, I was keen to try it out, and what was once unfamiliar, has become something completely familiar and an integral part of my authentic style.

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We love jeans. Jeans are our friends. Jackson Yanetti 2024 T-shirt They give us endless outfit ideas when our inspiration is running dry, and they even translate to our wardrobes year-round. They’re a true-blue closet staple. However, there are certain trends that jeans just don’t jive with as well as others. Chalk it up to its laid-back associations, but sometimes denim just doesn’t do the trick, which is why it’s helpful to consider the full range of options in front of you. This spring, you may have a trend or two (or seven) that you’re eyeballing. However, investing in a trend is only the first step because as we all know, the hardest part is tackling the styling aspect. This is where today’s denim focus comes into play. While reaching for the closest pair of crop-flare jeans might feel like the best option when test-driving your trend of choice, sometimes it’s worth brainstorming a bit further. Ahead, we’ve highlighted a small pool of pieces that look wonderful paired with non-denim accouterments. Scroll down to find out what they are and to shop the trends. If you’ve yet to try the belt-bag (aka fancy-fanny-pack) trend, rest assured because it’s not too late. Unfortunately, fastening the strap inside of your jean loops might prove too fussy. Instead, layer it over an easy spring dress for a cool look that also happens to be hands-free.