InStyle's Executive Editor Amy Synnott Shares Her Style Secrets
1. Invest in Wardrobe Staples, Splurge on Trendier Pieces
"My strategy is all about mixing high and low pieces. I usually invest in shoes and bags, then add trendy extras from places like Zara. It's funny because I often get the most compliments on the pieces from Zara!
Since my shoes tend to be where I invest more heavily, I often start there in terms of building an outfit. When I buy new clothes, I always mentally go through my shoe wardrobe to think about what would work with it."
2. When Shopping for Low-End Pieces, Go for Solids
"In general, when I shop at lower end places, I try to avoid buying prints (unless they are classics like stripes). I think the prints are too identifiable and, to me, they usually look a little bit more cheap than the solids. In general, I find myself buying less prints as a whole because I always seem to tire of them after a season or two (and sometimes, if it's a really recognizable print, they look dated after one season)."
3. Streamline Your Color Scheme
"I also tend to stick with a few different color schemes: lots of winter white, burgundy, navy, and camel. I know that sounds boring but I used to be all over the place and would buy a random green shirt here or a pair of hot pink pants there. But, then, I would never wear them because the only thing I had to go with them was black pants (yawn).
I've found that by focusing on a few colors that look good on me, I'm never stuck not having anything to wear with a new item. I do a lot of head-to-toe monochromatic looks. Obviously, I do wear black sometimes, but I think I wear it a lot less than most people in fashion. I am extremely pale so I find shades like winter white and navy to be more flattering for me. Black can look a bit severe against light complexions, especially as you get older."
Photos courtesy of Synnott. Follow her on Instagram @AmySynnott
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