38 Fashion Truths Straight From Victoria Beckham

By Hannah Weil McKinley

Updated on 11/23/2018 at 8:30 AM

If Victoria Beckham is doling out fashion advice, you'd better believe we're taking it. So when the fashion designer extolled the virtues of wearing sneakers, we were all ears; when she debuts her new collections, we're waiting excitedly in the wings; and when she shows off an outfit on the street or red carpet, we're taking notes. To which, we've curated something of a style bible in Victoria's honor. Read on for 38 style truths we've learned all from studying VB's best looks.

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Red is always the move. — Getty

Red is always the move.

02

A pink dress and blue heels are all one needs. — Getty

A pink dress and blue heels are all one needs.

03

Look sexy with a white on white combo. — Getty

Look sexy with a white on white combo.

04

A great t-shirt and jeans never go out of style. — Getty

A great t-shirt and jeans never go out of style.

05

You don't have to be a superhero to pull off a cape. — Getty

You don't have to be a superhero to pull off a cape.

06

Bright color is your friend. — Getty

Bright color is your friend.

07

It's always better to be overdressed than underdressed. — Getty

It's always better to be overdressed than underdressed.

08

A statement bag can make your whole outfit. — Getty

A statement bag can make your whole outfit.

09

White is a year-round staple. — Getty

White is a year-round staple.

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Sometimes a vest is all you need to add intrigue. — Getty

Sometimes a vest is all you need to add intrigue.

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Never underestimate how sleek a head-to-toe shade looks. — Getty

Never underestimate how sleek a head-to-toe shade looks.

12

Matching your shoes to your top is underrated. — Getty

Matching your shoes to your top is underrated.

13

Brogues are always a chic alternative to heels. — Getty

Brogues are always a chic alternative to heels.

14

A statement suit was made for turning heads in, but especially out of, the office. — Getty

A statement suit was made for turning heads in, but especially out of, the office.

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Black doesn't have to be basic. — Getty

Black doesn't have to be basic.

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A head-turning going-out top is always a good idea. — Getty

A head-turning going-out top is always a good idea.

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It's the little details that set your look apart. — Getty

It's the little details that set your look apart.

Like the draping of this chic day dress.

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Just a pop of print and color is sometimes all you need. — Getty

Just a pop of print and color is sometimes all you need.

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But a classic LBD will never let you down. — Getty

But a classic LBD will never let you down.

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You can reinvent your jeans every time you switch up your top. — Getty

You can reinvent your jeans every time you switch up your top.

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If your coat packs a punch, keep the rest simple. — Getty

If your coat packs a punch, keep the rest simple.

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A flirty party dress is practically an essential. — Getty

A flirty party dress is practically an essential.

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Know that it's totally OK to wear flats whenever you want to (even on the red carpet). — Getty

Know that it's totally OK to wear flats whenever you want to (even on the red carpet).

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Remember that a well-cut dress that flatters your figure is priceless. — Getty

Remember that a well-cut dress that flatters your figure is priceless.

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Don't be afraid to mix color and print. — Getty

Don't be afraid to mix color and print.

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But know that there's nothing wrong with all black either. — Getty

But know that there's nothing wrong with all black either.

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Coordinating with your SO is pretty sweet — and can be very chic. — Getty

Coordinating with your SO is pretty sweet — and can be very chic.

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Find your pose and master it. — Getty

Find your pose and master it.

Victoria struck her signature red carpet stance in November 2015.

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A trench coat is timeless and goes with everything. — Getty

A trench coat is timeless and goes with everything.

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Cropped pants were made for showing off cool boots. — Getty

Cropped pants were made for showing off cool boots.

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Monochromatic dressing is undeniably chic. — Getty

Monochromatic dressing is undeniably chic.

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If ever you have the opportunity to wear your clothes right off the runway, take it. — Getty

If ever you have the opportunity to wear your clothes right off the runway, take it.

Especially when they're your own — like this number Victoria showed off right after her Fall '16 collection debuted.

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You can be practical and stylish. — Getty

You can be practical and stylish.

Balancing a bomber jacket and high-heeled boots is easier than you think.

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A scarf is an all-occasion accessory. — Getty

A scarf is an all-occasion accessory.

Sometimes, it makes the whole outfit.

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A little texture goes a long way. — Getty

A little texture goes a long way.

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There's almost nothing you can't wear with a white t-shirt. — Getty

There's almost nothing you can't wear with a white t-shirt.

They look as good with full skirts as they do with your everyday denim.

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Borrow from the boys and make it your own. — Getty

Borrow from the boys and make it your own.

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Sneakers really do go with just about everything. — Getty

Sneakers really do go with just about everything.