MINISTRY OF STYLE AND HOW TO ACHIEVE A HIGH-LOW FASHION LOOK FOR A UNIQUE PERSONAL STYLE
The art mixing high fashion with low fashion (high street, chain store, fast fashion). I have been dressing this way for many years and it’s a great way to get a stylish, personal look without breaking the bank. Ministry of Style offers a few tips on how to get the look
Firstly build up the key pieces in your wardrobe: search for designer, vintage or other that you know you will ultimately love for years. Look for a few core pieces maybe from some of New Zealand’s leading fashion designers or if you have the cash International designers. The in-fashion items of the season you can source from chain stores & the high street.
Core pieces to look at investing in would be: classic boots, great denim, a beautiful handbag, well-cut blazer, great fitting trousers. The rest of the look can be honed with less expensive accessories, tops, skirts, dresses and other on-point pieces. You could try a cheaper chain store catwalk copy dress with blazer, boots and accessories. The art is in the mixing.
Neutral colours are the best for investments pieces that you want to wear season after season look for black, grey, navy and beiges/creams also pay attention to great quality fabrics and cuts.
Going from work to a night is easy with accessories, swap court heels for something higher and depending on the weather maybe add a pair of black noir hose for an updated. Keep a slick handbag and a great pair of earrings or necklace at work for these occasions.
But most of all own the look high-low dressing is all about piecing together different looks for an outfit that is unique to you. Especially in this world of chain store fashion, rocking your own personal style is fun and individual.