00:17We have all been there before. You open your closet, stay at your wardrobe full of clothes
00:23and feel like you don't have anything to wear. But according to celebrity stylist and owner of
00:28Kez Styles, Kezia Lindor, the problem may not be the clothes but simply how we put them together.
00:34The stylist with 14 years of experience has worked with some of the biggest names in Soka
00:40like Marshall Montano, Destra Garcia, Nyla Blackman and Young Brother. She has helped many create looks
00:47that not only stand out but reflect their personality and image. Styling the everyday
00:53person begins with understanding what works best for you. Naturally their body type. It's very
00:59important for me to understand the different body types so that I could understand what works on
01:04somebody or what suits somebody's body type best so that they look their ultimate best. The other
01:09thing that I consider is their complexion. It helps with what types of color palettes that I should
01:15go with on them or which color palettes will naturally illuminate more on their skin.
01:20Naturally, body shape is only one part of the equation. Kezia says building a visatile wardrobe
01:26starts with the basics. The secret however, is knowing how to elevate those pieces with the right
01:32accessories. So if you're casually going out with friends, you might just have on a simple chain,
01:38probably a hoop earrings and some denim jeans with a vest. But that same vest could be elevated into
01:44almost a formal wear with like a ball skirt, a very grandiose statement necklace, a diamond T or blingy
01:52statement necklace with blingy jewelry in terms of bracelets and an airing. And then you could actually
01:58have a clutch with that, some heels and you could walk into a cocktail dinner or cocktail corporate event and
02:06wow the room.
02:13Color is another powerful styling tool.
02:17Colors really help you to translate different moods. You know, obviously the vibrant colors will
02:24help you be a bit more loud in the room, kind of say hey I'm here. If you want to
02:31still be somebody
02:33who's seen in the room but be a bit more on the sophisticated side of things, you might tone
02:38it down with some more jewel tones, you know, some deeper hues of like purples and greens.
02:43And if you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, patterns can add another dimension to your
02:48wardrobe. While mixing prints may seem intimidating, Kezia says that some unexpected combinations can work
02:55surprisingly well together.
02:58Patterns could be tricky just based on what you're going for.
03:01One combination that kind of always works, even though you have no idea it's going to work,
03:08is probably like a floral shirt on top with a striped pants below.
03:13I think playing with patterns is a fun way to make your outfit bolder.
03:19But while experimenting can be fun, Kezia warns against choosing clothes simply because they are fashionable.
03:25Common mistakes, fashion mistakes people make is just not understanding what works on their body type.
03:33Pencil jeans doesn't always work for everybody or everybody type.
03:37Flair jeans doesn't always work for everybody on their body type. Baggy jeans doesn't work for everybody on their body
03:42type.
03:43And ladies, you're not alone. Men are embracing more adventurous styles, from sneakers and loafers to
03:50dress shoes and blazers. She says the key is knowing how to style each piece to suit your personal taste.
03:56A lot of the fashion trends that are out now is very unisex. So for instance,
04:03barrel pants is something that both men and women are wearing now. It looks great on both of us.
04:09Men are wearing barrel pants with crop tops. Women are wearing barrel pants with crop tops.
04:14And it's funky and it's their own type of styling of it as well because women will wear it with
04:21heels.
04:21The guys would wear it with either cool sneakers or their loafers or they'll dress it up with
04:26dressy shoes and then slap on a really nice blazer with it. And it looks very chic. It looks very,
04:34very chic on them. Now, ultimately, making the most of your wardrobe means looking beyond
04:39the obvious and recognizing the different ways a simple piece can be worn.
04:44I think the beauty of clothes and style in general is being able to see the endless possibilities
04:51in one particular piece in your outfit. Tops could be worn in so many different ways.
04:56You could wear top as is. You could turn it back to front. You could turn it front to back.
05:02You could shift it over to the side and create a different silhouette.
05:07So before you say I don't have anything to wear, take another look in your closet.
05:12With a few accessories, a little creativity, you can enhance your styling.
05:16Until next time, I am Charlotte Custer reminding you to be your best self.
05:22I'm super dope, I'm super, baby, I'm super dope, I'm super, baby, I'm super dope.
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