5 Style Tips to Add Elegance and Class to Your Outfits

Posted by Ella Hopfeldt on February 18th, 2021

Would you like to add some elegance and sophistication to your everyday outfits? Here are a few style tips to give you a head start, so you can start working on your new chic and classy image. 

The good thing about classy style is that it’s timeless and will not change with the seasons. Having an elegant and sophisticated style means that you can wear your outfits to work, Sunday brunch, a shopping trip, or a yacht cruise. Having created a wardrobe that suits your body and lifestyle, dressing to impress will be truly effortless. 

#1 FIT IS KEY

Elegant style is about impeccable fit, wherein the clothes showcase the person, not the body parts. Classy clothing is typically form-fitting: it flatters, it enhances, and it instantly makes a woman more stylish. Clothing that is too loose can come off as a bit sloppy, while clothing that’s too tight can look inappropriate. Nail the fit and half the battle to timeless style is already won.

No matter the size and shape of your body, by understanding your body type and knowing your individual measurements, you can find clothes that make you happy. Sizing is nothing more than a number that changes widely by brand and style. That is why you should ditch your preconceived sizing notions and get proper measurements of yourself. 

Once you have your measurements, size charts will be your best friend. You won’t ever need to trust the sizes – you can just look at the sizing chart, find yourself on it, and go from there. 

The investment in properly fitting clothes is well worth it when you look and feel your best. All it takes is a little prep and foresight to get there. 

#2 WEAR ITEMS THAT ARE MADE OF QUALITY FABRICS

Fabric is another important component when assessing the quality of clothing. By mastering the basics of discerning high quality from low-quality fabric, you can shop with confidence, select exceptional wardrobe pieces, and never be fooled into buying substandard clothes again.  

The high-end, natural materials like silk, cotton, linen, and suede are the holy grail of elegance and class. They typically come with a price tag, but when building a solid, timelessly elegant wardrobe, the quality fabrics are worth the investment. Not only do these materials look expensive, but they also feel luxurious, and will stand the test of time. 

#3 CREATE A CAPSULE WARDROBE

To be truly stylish does not take a huge wardrobe full of designer clothes – you don’t need a lot to look good. What you do need, though, is a good selection of staples (or basics) that make up your capsule wardrobe. 

A capsule wardrobe is a thoughtfully assembled collection of timeless pieces that work seamlessly together. It consists of your most essential clothing items, which serve as the building blocks of your closet. With a cohesive collection of pieces, you can have more style and more outfits with fewer pieces.  

Investing in a capsule collection that works for you will make you feel confident when getting ready in the morning and allow you to find your look with really simple styling. You can mix and match each item with many other pieces within your closet and feel like you have something completely fresh every day. 

#4 DETAILS MATTER

Devil is in the details and dressing classy is no exception. It’s the details that make the difference between a bland outfit and one that turns heads. They help set you apart and are the essence of true personal style. 

The little things matter and they make a garment (or even an entire outfit) much more special. Take the white button-up: sure, you could wear it to work, but no one would bat an eye. But add in the French cuffs and cufflinks and you have something special and certainly different than most other women out there. 

Ella Hopfeldt's shirt with French cuffs

Another great detail to take advantage of is the fabric. Materials have different textures and appearances and choosing something extraordinary will help you stand out and further your elegant style. Opting for suede for a blazer instead of regular wool makes a world of difference and is a choice that others will definitely notice. 

Little touches like these not only make your style more interesting and chic but also spark joy in your clothing. 

#5 NEUTRALS ARE ALWAYS A CLASSY BET

Neutral colors are the secret to a versatile, workable, and co-ordinated wardrobe. If you have the right items in a neutral color, they become the building blocks of your capsule wardrobe. 

The most common neutrals include black, white, and grey. By adding a hint of hue of colors to white, you get other neutrals like ivory, beige, tan, brown, and camel. Navy is also considered to be a neutral base and is an alternative to black. The art of mixing and matching neutral colors is all part of creating an elegant wardrobe.