Don't you hate it when you see someone who's wearing a baggy sweater/shirt that they look super cute in? But when you wear something similar you don't look half as good. In fact you kinda look like a hobo who has been living on the streets for the past month.......Not realllyy the look you were going for. Why do some girls get to be comfortable AND cute? Well for them it may just come naturally, sigh. However, even the *blessed* ones have their tricks and lucky for us, I know them! These tips will help you look fabulous while still being comfortable and warm, a necessity during these winter months.
First things first, you must have balance in your outfit. Please, please don't wear a baggy sweater with baggy jeans. Just...no. It looks off because everything is wide and ballooning out. The absolute best thing to pair with a baggy sweatshirt/t-shirt is skinny jeans. These jeans provide balance to the big top and keep you from looking frumpy. If you don't have skinny jeans, try for some tight, straight leg jeans; they're pretty similar to skinny jeans and are a better option than baggy or flared jeans.
Another key component of looking good in these tops is color. Trust me, this is not something you want to forget. It's important to get a sweater/shirt in a color that makes you look good. Why? because the right color changes everything! For example, I know that stark white washes me out, makes me look like I just came back from the dead, and highlights my facial problems (like my uneven skin tone). By contrast, a more cream white makes my skin look healthy, alive, and evens my skin tone. Which means I instantly look better and all without a stitch of makeup! So choose a top in the right shade because it can make a world of difference. In the picture below, see how shiny and healthy her hair looks not to mention her skin? Of course, the difference between your right colors and your bad ones will be more obvious in real life.
When purchasing baggy shirts and sweaters, you want to make sure that the style is still relatively flattering and cute. You don't want it to look like you just grabbed you grandpa's ancient shirt and threw it on. Make sure the print is cute (if it has one) and that it isn't outrageously large. (Note: for baggy shirts, having it a little tighter around the arms would add some interest)
Makeup is essential to pretty much anything, but especially with this look. you want to keep it along the more neutral color side of things, it fits with the comfy, earthy feel. Black and browns are your best bet. Because you're going for a comfy, casual look, I would stick with eyeliner, mascara, foundation, chap stick or light lip gloss, and maybe some (light) eyeshadow. Whatever you do keep it simple and light and make sure you don't over do it. The more makeup, the more likely you are to ruin the look.
Last but not least, hair. Hair is the crowning jewel: it can make or break an outfit. It didn't take me long to pin the best hairstyles for this look (although almost any hairstyle will work). My top faves are: the high (messy) bun and waves or at least some texture. These hairstyles add to the overall look of comfortably chic. They go with the earthy and casual, but stylish, look that these shirts give.
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