Whether to keep a style minimal or go a bit overboard depends on various factors, The event or occasion, the place you're going to, the culture, your mood and obviously something as simple as the weather affect what we wear, how we style it and also how much we wear.
So lets have a look at a few examples where 'more is more'- more is required and is enough and where 'less is more'- less of it completes the look perfectly.
More is More:
So lets have a look at a few examples where 'more is more'- more is required and is enough and where 'less is more'- less of it completes the look perfectly.
More is More:
Marie Antoinette costume, 18 ce
18 ce and the Medieval times was all about showing ones power, royalty and extravagance, hence the full blown gown with a range of accessories.
Punk/Grunge looks
Black, biker jackets, boots, bling, high makeup and layering are the few important aspects that make up a perfect punk look; most of the times less cant be enough.
Winter looks
Although the F/W shows may include minimalism too, but we know for certain that winter means layers of clothes. Fur, knits, sweaters, jackets, scarves; you name it and you'll find it (all of it) in one look.
Masquerade Ball
Parties as lavish and extravagant as these require a lot going into one's look. You need to fit the mood and theme of a formal ball or event, don't you?
Chinese Culture and traditional dressing
A lot goes into Chinese traditional makeup and hairdo. They have one of the most unique hair (as well as body) accessories and hairstyles. Not to forget their outfits, which have layers and bold colours and are quite spread lout and long in length.
Less is More:
Business Formals; Suits
Key: Minimalism to maintain professionalism.
Professional formal event looks
Minimalism becomes an etiquette in such situations, like business cocktails, being on a fashion show panel, sometimes even attending one etc.. One needs to maintain their image.
Leisure wear
One always likes to feel light and free in their leisure time, be it going for a stroll or lounging on your couch binge watching your favorite shows.
Christian Wedding decor and looks
Christian weddings, as lavish as they may be, always have a great deal of simplicity in it. From the wedding dress to the flowers used in decor, the colors used and the way everything is put together, projects out minimalism and at the same time, the seriousness and importance of a wedding.
Antique/Vintage interiors and Modern interiors.
The colors, the design and the styling of each requires more of everything and less of everything respectively, to bring out the essence of each spacial look.
Sources of all images: pinterest.com
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