Outfit Inspiration

sometimes i feel really uninspired by my closet... its that feeling where you're surrounded by clothes and you just dont have anything to wear. instead of shopping... which i do alot... i look online at art or fashion pictures to inspire creativity in my clothing. whether its a color or a pattern... or even copying someone else's outfit as best i can, it can totally reshape how i think about my wardrobe and what i can do with it.

so i'm going to put together three outfits inspired by images i found. wish me luck!!



1. Gustav Klimt



so this is me being totally art history nerdy... and i have been asked how my knowledge of art history ties into my love for fashion. so heres the deal. art is one way we have knowledge of what people wore throughout the centuries. if it weren't for art we would not have visual documentation. this painting by Gustav Klimt is one of my favorites... it has an interesting meaning and the colors are gorgeous! i'm also inspired by the shapes. this is only part of the painting, but its a close-up of the colors and patterns within the painting.

im inspired by the bit of blue floral print in the painting, so start of with a navy blue and brown floral dress.

next because of the gold in the painting i throw on a golden yellow knit cardigan.

cinch in your waist with a brown belt

then add a pair of riding boots with some knit socks.

i've kept this outfit somewhat simple because i want the pattern on the dress to be the main focus. but adding color and neutral accessories adds warmth to the outfit without getting overwhelming.


2. from high fashion to street fashion



this is an image from Dior couture. im inspired by this because of... the oxblood color... umm yes im obssessed!! dont hate

so for this outfit im going to start with an oxblood circle skirt



because im inspired by the photograph as a whole im going to go for a romantic and sophisticated top because of the grand foyer in the background. it reminds me of phantom of the opera.


pair a romantic crochet lace top over the circle skirt. cream goes really well with oxblood. i prefer it over a true white.

 next pair a olive green jacket over the lace top for an extra layer. the layering in the couture dior gown is gorgeous, so i want to go for a layered look in my outfit.

add a cream colored scarf and tights



this will help keep you warm during the cold winter season

and as for shoes... and to stick with my phantom of the opera/romantic theme go for a cute pair of black oxford flats.



notice i chose the main color as my inspiration, and the background. you dont need to necessarily copy the whole look of your inspiration but merely choose one thing as your main inspiration and feed off the small things next.


3. copycat



sometimes im totally unoriginal and just straight up copy someones outfit when im running low on time. websites like dailylook.com and chictopia are great places for fashion inspiration. i just find an outfit i like with pieces similar to what i know i already have in my closet and try to recreate a look.





sometimes for ill switch out a skirt for jeans of a same color so i dont feel like a total copycat, but sometimes is fun to get an outfit idea from someone else


so i hope next time you're stuck on what to wear you'll google image fashion inspiration and reinvent your whole wardrobe!

til next time

have fun <3!