Stepping out of your comfort zone isn't always easy — unless, of course, you've found the proper inspiration [1]. Olivia Palermo, for instance, always rocks daring looks [2] we're dying to try ourselves, and her latest outfits are no different.
Attending Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring '16, the style star's already mixed prints like a pro, amped up tailored pants, and effortlessly rocked a caped gown. So how does she manage to look so elevated and flawless no matter what she's wearing? Easy. It all comes down to styling [3].
Read on for a few tips we've gathered from Olivia's latest looks, then try her hacks for yourself by shopping similar items.
How to Wear an Oversize Dress
If you're going with something a bit baggy, do as Olivia did at Valentino. Pulling her hair back, showing off some leg, and opting for a heel, the star elongated her body and ensured the piece wouldn't weigh her down.
How to Amp Up Tailored Pants
Olivia rocked a strucutred pair of pants with a yellow stripe down the side for the Elie Saab show. But rather than look too polished, she made her look more fun with the help of a furry vest.
She still kept things fairly feminine though, toting around a small top-handle bag.
How to Rock a Statement Gown
If you're going to go all out with the gown, don't overdo it with jewelry. Olivia skipped earrings and a necklace for her dinner for Lina Hamed of Analeena, accessorizing with simple stacked bracelets and cuffs. The minimalist approach let her dress do the talking.
As for her bag, Olivia went with something dark and solid: a deep green that paired perfectly with her marsala-colored gown.
How to Mix Prints
The key takeaway here? Stick to simple prints of similar sizes — in Olivia's case, something small and checkered — then, top things off with a solid layer. The star nailed it at the Schiaparelli show.
This furry vest really pulled the look together, making it seem elevated and chic.
How to Make a Printed Dress More Elevated
Again, she balanced her look with those trusty dark solids, pairing her dress with a turtleneck and over-the-knee boots.
This turtleneck trick also works for when you want to wear a Summer dress in the Winter!