3 Aesthetic Pairings to Try If Your Wardrobe’s Starting to Feel Stale

It happens to even the most creative dressers—your wardrobe just starts feeling stale. The pieces that once brought a sense of wonder to any and every outfit don’t sparkle, and no combination seems to have as strong an impact, both to others and yourself. There are ways out of the funk, though. And one such solution is to stray from your normal “aesthetic,” but rather than ditch it entirely, just combine it with an opposing style to add contrast and intrigue. It sounds complicated, but in reality, it’s quite simple. Opposites, as they say, attract.

When you think of romantic things in the world of fashion, your mind might wander to lace-trim skirts or shorts, silky slip dresses, or rosette details. Now, consider the stark contrast to that sartorial energy: grunge. Tossing on a leather bomber jacket or some heavy-duty motorcycle boots with any of the above pieces breaks up all the pretty and instantly makes your outfit more interesting. You could do the same with a sporty jacket and some tailored trousers or a sheer cover-up and a barn coat. The biggest names in fashion are already using this method of identifying foils and then forcing them together until something clicks.

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