How to Channel Your Inner Runway Model with Casual Outfits

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Runway models have a look. It’s almost like confidence in their outfits is part of their appearance on and off the runway. That striking look is achievable. The look that says you love what you wear, no matter what you’re wearing. Whether you’re going to the coffee shop or casually hanging out with friends, it’s totally possible for you to work it. Harnessing the runway model vibe when you wear casual dresses for juniors and other everyday outfits just requires a few simple techniques.

Find Pieces You Like to Wear

Obviously, to feel like you’re owning your outfit the way a model does, you have to actually like the pieces you wear on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter if you’re spending the day on the couch or going on a date—loving what you’re wearing makes a difference. You need to look for and actually invest in stuff you’ll enjoy wearing instead of putting it off. Don’t settle for an outfit you won’t love just because it fits.

Get Your Tried and True

You may have certain styles you turn to for different occasions, and there is no reason to neglect your go-tos when you want to look and feel like you own the room. Your tried-and-true favorites are great pieces to help you practice your look without feeling out of your element. If you love loungewear outfits, keep wearing stylish women’s loungewear outfits. If you adore casual dresses for juniors, you can continue to sport the most on-trend ones in your closet.

Then Widen Your Horizons

Once you feel like you have your look down and really enjoy your clothes, don’t be afraid to widen your horizons a bit. There are so many different styles to choose from, even among casual dresses. There are also ways for you to get creative with pieces like date night dresses and jumpsuits, so you can make your outfit look dressier or more casual and adjust them to any season as well.

Be Strategic About Your Casual Dresses for Juniors

Whether you already have your favorites or you’re looking to explore a new area of fashion, every girl should have casual dresses for juniors in their closet. They’re easy to throw on, very on-trend, and come in a variety of flattering silhouettes and charming designs. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you go to pick up some casual dresses for juniors.

Look for Flattering Designs

You’ll almost immediately realize that there are many designs for casual dresses. From the cut to the fabric to the pattern, you’ll want to find options that not only appeal to you but also look good on you. That’s a pretty relative statement, so let’s break it down. First of all, as we’ve covered, how you feel in your clothing is a big part of how you look in it. But there are more tangible factors one can consider. Do you have a favorite feature? With different dresses you can highlight your shoulders, arms, or legs, for example. Do you have a preferred neckline? Whether you love a good halter top dress or prefer something with a higher neckline, knowing this detail, among others, can help you pick out your next best dress.

Consider Colors

Another thing to consider is the color of the dress. We’ve all put on clothing that just didn’t quite work, whether we were just not a fan of the color or it simply wasn’t flattering. For example: If you have fair skin, you don’t want to wear a color that washes you out, like a really light peach. Look for a piece with a color like red or blue with a floral pattern to help you feel like you can stand out and work that runway look. Imagine walking down the street when a slight gust of wind just gently tosses your hair over your shoulders to reveal a lovely square neckline on top of the already exciting color and pattern. Now that’s a moment you’ll wish was captured by the fashion magazines.

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Think About How to Restyle Your Look

Another critical part of choosing a casual dress you feel ready to walk the runway in is restyling. It’s exciting to have clothing you can wear differently every time. Even changing your hairstyle can completely revamp your look. Restyling casual dresses may seem a little more straightforward than restyling dressier pieces, only because they’re designed to be worn for day-to-to activities like hanging out with the family, going to class, or enjoying a coffee date.

Walk the Walk Everywhere You Go

You might remember that the word practice was mentioned earlier. Now that you’ve considered (and hopefully gathered) a collection of clothing you’d like to wear, you can practice holding your head high and really working your look. It might sound a little silly, but it seriously works!

Put Confidence Into Your Walk

The way you carry yourself from one place to another can say a lot about how you feel regarding your appearance. When you own pieces you love wearing, it shows and significantly impacts how you carry yourself. Compare going to the grocery store in a pair of your old sweatpants with going in the women’s loungewear outfits you love and feel cute in. It’s the difference between slinking around aisles hoping you don’t run into someone you know and walking confidently through a space. All you needed to walk the walk was a skip in your step, inspired by a stylish outfit.

Wear Your Favorite Pieces Everywhere

If you feel runway-ready and comfortable in your old sweatpants, more power to you—do your thing, girl. Being able to walk the walk definitely has more to do with how you feel in the clothes you wear, which is why you should wear your favorite clothes all the time. And all the clothes you own should be your favorite because that’s why you got them, right?

Bonus: Enhance Your Outfit with Accessories

Great accessories are the final touch to the runway look. Whether it’s jewelry, a handbag, shoes, or a belt, you never see a model walking around without some kind of accessory that immediately enhances the vibe of their outfit and completes their look.

Choose Accessories to Dress Things Up

Casual dresses are excellent options for everyday occasions because of their versatility. That means you can do pretty much anything with them. Try pairing your trendiest casual dresses for juniors with a string of pearls, drop earrings, or glitzy bracelets. You can even keep on your white sneakers.

Try the Ultimate Model Move: Power Clashing

If you haven’t heard of power clashing, now is the time to try it. This bold move is perfect for harnessing that inner model look. If you’re wearing a dress with polka dots, pair it with a jacket with floral embroidery. If you go for some velour joggers, dress them up with a shimmery top and some heels. You’ve already practiced walking with confidence in the clothes you love, so why not try walking with confidence in the outfits you’ve only dreamed about wearing?

It might seem easy to envy the look of a runway model. Whether they’re wearing sweatpants and a tank top or the latest trend in fashion, there’s something about the way they carry themselves you might want to emulate. And you totally can—even if you’ve never aspired to be an actual model. You can flaunt your stylish casual outfits with an air of confidence and work that look.

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About Trixxi®

Trixxi® is a fashion-forward brand that is on a mission to help you get through every season while looking your best. Fresh and fun Trixxi outfits are perfect for a variety of different events and occasions. Choose from their huge selection of trendy clothing to find your perfect photo-ready fit. Whether it’s turning heads in class, hitting up brunch with your friends, enjoying a coffee date, or even just chilling with the family on game night, Trixxi will have you looking chic and on-trend. You can let your individuality flourish with any Trixxi dress or piece of loungewear and create a wardrobe that speaks to you. Keep your closet filled with the latest and most fashionable pieces from Trixxi, and keep evolving your unique style.

Build a collection of clothes to own life’s runway in with Trixxi at Trixxi.com

Rihanna Grabs Dinner at Giorgio Baldi for Date Night With A$AP Rocky, Wearing Gucci x Balenciaga Monogram Look

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are back again with another couple style moment. The pair hit the streets for date night at Rihanna’s favorite restaurant, Giorgio Baldi, with both wearing fashionable ensembles.

Rihanna wore a $2,500 Gucci x Balenciaga gilet and $550 maxi GG print silk shawl, worn as a head scarf, from the brands’ Hacker Project. Underneath her vest, it appeared the Fenty CEO was wearing a brown flowy dress. Rounding off the look, she completed the look with sold-out $1,290 Tom Ford Padlock snakeskin sandals and $870 Gucci oversize rectangular sunglasses.

A$AP Rocky wore Dior Spring/Summer 2015 artwork denim jacket and $689 Kapital Grandrelle sweat knit pants along with a checked shirt and graphic t-shirt. On foot, he rocked a pair of Dior x Air Jordan 1 sneakers, which are available for resale starting at $7,000. He finished the look off with a $165 Mimata Omon knit balaclava.

Thoughts?

Photos: Stan Potts

Dreezy Spied in Fashion Nova Grey NBA Bulls Graphic Cropped Sweatshirt

Dreezy was spotted striking a pose while on set, rocking a comfy look. The rapper’s ensemble featured a Fashion Nova NBA Bulls graphic cropped sweatshirt.

Dreezy wore Fashion Nova’s $49.99 NBA Off The Court Bulls Cropped Sweatshirt in heather grey. She paired the sweatshirt with red ruched pants and Nike red and grey sneakers.

The NBA Off The Court Bulls Cropped Sweatshirt features a front NBA Chicago Bulls graphic in a slightly cropped silhouette.

Thoughts? Shop the sweatshirt here.

Hennessy Carolina Rocks Fashion Nova Nude Mesh Dragon Print Bodysuit and Leggings Set

Hennessy Carolina headed out for a night on the town rocking an edgy-chic look. The influencer turned heads while wearing a nude mesh dragon print bodysuit and leggings set from Fashion Nova.

Hennessy Carolina wore Fashion Nova’s $39.99 Time To Slay Mesh Legging Set. The set includes a sleeveless high neck bodysuit and high waisted leggings in a nude mesh material with an allover dragon print design.

To go along with the set, Hennessy wore a black leather jacket, Prada combat boots and tote bag, and sunglasses.

What do you think? Shop the set here.

Steve Harvey Appears on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Wearing Dunhill Black Wrap Cardigan Paired With Gucci Black Monogram Leather Pants and Bottega Veneta Boots

Steve Harvey recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live where the 2021 Faby’s Most Fashionable Man kept it fresh and fly in an all-black ensemble.

Steve Harvey wore a $1,295 Dunhill cotton texture wrap cardigan paired with $4,600 Gucci GG leather pants and what appears to be $1,100 Bottega Veneta “Swell” boots. His look was styled by Elly Karamoh, our 2021 Faby’s Stylist of the Year.

Thoughts?

Chris Brown Spotted in Gucci x The North Face Monogram Jacket and Overalls Paired With Air Jordan 3 Sneakers

Chris Brown took to the ‘gram to remind us that he knows how to “put it on” when it comes to style and looks. The music artist was spotted rocking a full designer collaboration and we got deets on his ensemble.

Chris Brown wore a Gucci x The North Face $2,500 monogram puffer jacket and $2,900 overalls (sold out). While both are sold out for retail, you can catch the jacket on resale platform StockX for $4,000+.

He finished the look with a white t-shirt, tan beanie hat and Air Jordan 3 “Animal Instinct” sneakers.

Would you rock his look?

Jodie Woods Grabbed Dinner at Craig’s in LA Wearing Poster Girl Pink Polka Dot Lace Dress and Bottega Veneta Black Bag

Jodie Woods continued celebrate her birthday, grabbing dinner at Craig’s in Los Angeles following her recent celebration at Nobu Malibu. For this dinner, she stunned in an eye-catching pink lace mini dress.

Jodie Woods wore a $356 Poster Girl “Cassia” dress paired with black heels and her $2,900 Bottega Veneta Teen Jodie bag. She also rocked an icy necklace and heart-shaped earrings to go along with the look.

It is no denying that her Poster Girl “Cassia” dress is the star piece of the look. The mini dress steals the show with its sheer nature complete with a polka dot logo lace and cutout embellished sleeves.

Bomb!

Keyshia Ka’oir Celebrated Her Birthday Wearing Area Black Embellished Corset Top and Pants Paired with Crystalized Hermès Birkin Bag

Keyshia Ka’oir Davis recently celebrated her birthday with a get-together surrounded by friends and family including Gucci Mane and baby boy Ice Davis. For her special day, she donned an embellished designer look.

Keyshia Ka’oir wore a $780 Area embellished cutout crepe corset top paired with black trousers by the brand as well. Rounding off the look, she opted for a chunky lock chain necklace, crystal-adorned Hermès Birkin bag and $1,050 Mach & Mach black double bow crystal-embellished satin pumps.

We hope Keyshia Ka’oir enjoyed her birthday!

Who Wore It Better: Lil Kim and Tracee Ellis Ross Spotted in Bottega Veneta Blue Feather Look

Lil Kim and Tracee Ellis Ross were both spied in the same feathery Bottega Veneta look recently and we must ask: Who wore it better?

The featured Bottega Veneta blue feathered look hails from the brand’s Pre-Fall 2021 collection. The ensemble includes the $14,000 feather-embroidered viscose blend top and $18,000 high-waisted denim jeans. With such a statement piece, it is no wonder it has attracted fashionistas like Tracee Ellis Ross and Lil Kim.

Let’s get into how the ladies styled the look:

Lil Kim wore the $14,000 Bottega Veneta feather-embroidered viscose blend top and $18,000 high-waisted denim jeans paired with a white belt and $4,500 Chain Cassette bag from the brand.

Tracee Ellis Ross wore the Bottega Veneta feather look with the brand’s $990 Dot Sock patent leather mules in jam, styled by Karla Welch.

Which look is your fave?

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Kim from Maryland

Our Fashion Bombshell of the Day is Kim from Baltimore, Maryland. Check her out.

When asked to describe her style she says, ” I would describe my style as classic with a twist of modern.” She added, “I aim to inspire women over 40 to look good so they can feel good!”

What do you think of her style?

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