What do 25 year olds wear

Retire: Worn-once fads Replace With: Polished staples. I had a moment in time when I was still figuring out my style, which led me to some, well, questionable purchases. I'm replacing all those random items that made their way into my closet for ones I know I'll want to wear for a long time. My mom always taught me to keep a blazer in my closet. And she approves of this one. My underwear drawer has quite a few pairs in there that just need to go.

You know the ones with silly designs or sayings that seemed so cute at the time, but now you look at them and just think why? Yeah, those are going in the garbage along with those bras that should have been retired ages ago. Princess Maxi Dress : Maxi dresses have gotten a major update since you splurged on one fit for a fairytale. Privacy Policy Terms of Service. Looking for sweet cookie recipes , the latest fashion trends and inspo , or a way to up your calligraphy game?

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In the middle of the park, Harrington jackets and woollen styles span the vast and confusing smart-casual spectrum. This is the first suit you handpick yourself, and that matters. Certain staples are able to tie entire wardrobes together, perhaps none more so than the simple white trainer. The same pair can work with everything from denim to suiting to tracksuits — just keep them pared back and clean.

In your 20s, what you really need on your wrist is a watch that can withstand a few scrapes and pair with a range of outfits. Depending on your style, something steel is your safest bet. A flex too far? But by sticking to minimalist Scandinavian principles, he can rock a down-with-the-kids longline bomber without looking like a joker. It hurts me to admit it as an Arsenal fan, but the Tottenham midfielder is earning his Spurs in the style arena. Maybe he only wears made-to-measure, but the more likely explanation is that he completely understands his sizes.

His go-to look is a single-button blazer over a plain tee, which he keeps from looking boring by using a broader colour palette than most of us are brave enough to try. Certain colours or degrees of contrasts will complement your complexion and eye colouring; certain cuts will flatter or offset your proportions; certain styles will reflect your personality.

In the genetic card game of life, you can only stick, not twist. Any gaps in your rotation should have been plugged. Working out what suits you is one thing; coming to terms with it is another.

The right ones will do a lot, but ultimately they can only help you be the best version of yourself — not Zayn Malik, Justin Timberlake or anybody else.