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5 outdated fashion rules you gotta break


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Trends come and go with the seasons, but the ironclad laws of style stay the same, right? Wrong! We’ve already OK’ed wearing white after Labor Day (twice), and resolved the highly contentious leggings as pants debate. But the list of defunct laws doesn’t end there. We’ve added five more out-of-date fashion rules that style sticklers need to get over, stat.
 

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    Mixed prints

    By now everyone from your li’l sis to your grandma has mastered colorblocking. Mixing prints, on the other hand, is a tad trickier. Thankfully the secret is surprisingly simple: find different sized patterns in the same color scheme. Finish it off with bold kicks for a put-together, not dressed-in-the-dark, look.

     

    Rock Legend Top in White, $50, modcloth.com

    Trousers, $23, hm.com

    Ostile Flats in Mustard, $45, aldo.com
    Pretty Sparkle Heart Necklace, $14, dorothyperkins.com
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    All over color

    On the flipside, the monochromatic look works wonders, so long as you break up it up with different textures. For timid trendsetter, try pairing slightly different shades. For the fearless fashionista, wear the same hue from head-to-almost-toe with a punch of contrasting shoes.

     

    Mint Melt Away Lace Blouse, $43, shopruche.com

    Dream Skinny Jeans in Mint, $48, nastygal.com

    Gimlet Flats, $35, piperlime.com

    Blu Bjioux Gold Green Yellow and Blue Chandelier Earrings, $15, maxandchloe.com

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    Mismatched purse + shoes

    Enough with the matchy-matchy, you say? We couldn’t agree more—especially when it comes to pumps and purses. Despite what old-school fashionistas proclaim, your shoes do not need to match your clutch in the slightest bit. Same goes for belts. Really, any color or print pairing goes, so long as it’s fab and fun.

     

    Full Tilt Chambray Womens Shirt, $27, tillys.com

    Accordion to You Skirt, $33, modcloth.com

    Gabriella Rocha Sammy, $39, zappos.com

    Flat Leopard Print Clutch, $20, charoletterusse.com

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    Black + brown

    Chocolate? Yup. Chestnut? Uh huh. Nude? You bet. Believe it or not, they all go with black. To make it work, pick a brown that’s noticeably different from black. Highlight the contrasting shades by mixing up the materials, like leather and knits. Too easy not to try.

     

    Jacket, $46, hm.com

    AE Cabled Sweater, $20, ae.com

    Light Brown Suedette Buckle Ankle Boots, $43, newlook.com

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    Navy + black

    Gasp, not navy and black! Oh yes, we went there. Take a deep breath and repeat after us: Navy and black do go together. Just like with brown and black, the key is combining non-identical shades in distinct textures or patterns. Black lace tights with suede navy Mary-Janes? Don’t mind if we do!

     

    Navy Ottoman Scoop Neck Dress, $21, dorothyperkins.com

    AIntarsia Spot Cardigan in Black, $46, johnlewis.com

    New Look Tar Navy Bow Front MaryJane Platform shoes, $44, asos.com

    Full Tilt Daisy Tights, $18, tillys.com

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Since when does black and navy not go? Guess Im out of fashion trends... even though I have cute clothes!

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by hmeyer on 2/20/2013 11:49:10 PM

 
 

Tights. Are. Not. Pants. Just, no. They're supposed to go OVER things. Not alone

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by linabearforever on 2/20/2013 8:47:34 PM

 
 

I love the first outfit the pants are soooo cute!

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by ToxicCrayon on 2/20/2013 7:52:52 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD !!!
Ok so I am in 8th grade and we have a Semi-Formal Dance at the end of the year and some people take dates and some dont. Well i want to go with a group of friends like we all kinda have it planned out and everything. SO my mom and I were talking about it and she goes your taking a date and I said ummm no im going with a group of friends and she is like well i guess you wont go and I reallly want to go but with my friends !!! How do I convince my mom into letting me go with friends like she has no problem with me going she just wants me to go with a date please help and sorry this is so long (:

 

Hey girlie, maybe she's afraid that everyone else will have a date and you'll feel left out. Assure her that none of your friends are taking dates and a lot of kids will be going solo. If she knows that it's the norm and not the exception, she'll probably be more likely to let you go. And you can also explain to her that hanging out with your friends all night will be a lot more fun than being glued to a boy. 


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by nazirah817 on 2/20/2013 6:51:35 PM

 
 

Hey GL chicas! Check out my club, "It's all about Fashion and Beauty!!!" We have advice for any fashion/beauty sitch. Please check it out girlies! <3 Fashion and Beauty Crew

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