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In the fashion world, trends come and go at the speed of light. It seems like as soon as a new style is born, a couple of months after it already is history. We keep on moving on to bigger and better things, and there is always something new to try.
When we move slightly away from the great designers, though, we find an abundace of fashion-related content in many forms – the most notorious one being shows.
One of the most famous series regarding this topic is, of course, Project Runway. In this show, aspiring fashion designers competed creating stunning runway looks. The final two will have a chance to be part of New York Fashion Week.
Besides Heidi Klum, the actual presenter of the show, one other figure had the chance to emerge and quickly become a fan favorite: Tim Gunn.
The fashion consultant made his way into fans’ hearts with his witty and effortelessly funny attitude, and for his innate elegance. Tim truly seemed a refreshing image in the fashion industry, and he became an indispensable asset not only to Project Runway, but to Heidi Klum’s newest show ‘The Cut’.
Tim Gunn and his fashion sense are definitely something you want to keep an eye out for, especially if you want to build your own style. His vibe is a much more elegant and even professional one, which is something you may want to keep in mind before diving in deep into the article.
So, are you ready to find out Tim Gunn’s essential items to build your wardrobe?
Let’s get started!
The best feature about this item is that it is one of the most versatile pieces you could possibly own. As Tim Gunn often quotes, ‘you can wear it to the grocery and to the opera‘.
Trench coats are absolutely one of the best pieces you could possibly invest in, especially a neutral-colored one. It will pair up well with every outfit, and make you look elegant without looking like you did too much.
I would recommend picking a camel-colored one, just because it is one of the most classic colors that goes well with everything. Plus, camel-colored trench coats are the best!
Trench coats are amazing, and are definitely a must in your wardrobe, but they’re not the only alternative. Having a second jacket is a great idea.
You can find so many jackets nowadays, you will most certainly have a hard time picking one. However, we can talk about a few top picks.
Firstly, let’s talk about leather jackets. They are a classic choice, and they can give that fun spin to your look. They can make you look classy and yet add a edgy vibe, and they look great with (virtually) everything.
Another incredibly popular alternative is a jeans jacket. It provides a much more informal vibe to the outfit, as well as complementing it well. There are many alternatives, from lighter to thicker ones, which makes them great for every season.
When it comes to blazers, the reasoning is quite similar. You are more than free to pick whichever color and cut you’re comfortable with, and patterns are more than appreciated.
This is one piece of clothing that just seems to be a must for everybody, not just people who are trying to be ‘stylish’. It has become a staple for many, and you can find it in so many cuts and lengths.
When it comes to picking your perfect black dress, your personal likings and comfort should be the priority. The length of the dress should be comfortable for you, although I feel that the most popular ones are mid-thigh and knee-length.
Another thing you should completely feel comfortable with is how simple or elaborated you want your dress to be. Long or short sleeves, or maybe no sleeves at all: feel free to pick something you feel like you would personally wear often. There are no rules to follow here, just your own preferences!
Like we just said, your preferences are the only thing you need to consider when picking your dress. This time, however, the whole principle is that you should wear this dress quite often – especially for work.
You should pick a dress in your favorite color, or maybe even a printed one; bottom line: pick something you like and feel comfortable wearing. Feel free to mix and match colors and pints, and even patterns!
This particular dress (or dresses) is supposed to become a go-to choice for many of your daily occasions, like going to the office and then grocery shopping, possibly. It should be something that pairs well with almost everything, and should be the perfect middle-point between comfy and classy.
This item is something that should never be missing from your wardrobe.
A white shirt pairs well with literally everything, and can give that ‘classy’ and ‘formal’ spin to your look without changing other items. Moreover, it is one of the cheapest pieces around! It has become a basic item in the last years, and you will be able to find it everywhere.
The best thing about shirts is that you can wear them all year, regardless of the season. The only thing you’ll need to keep warm is a simple sweater or cardigan. A simple camel-colored trench coat could complete the look, too!
Once again, you will need to rely on your personal preferences to pick this item out.
I feel like one of the most common choices for office and work looks in general is a good, old-fashioned turtleneck. We have seen its role extensively in Chapter 3 of The Fashion Journal, where we talked about Dark Academia (check it out here).
Turtlenecks are usually quite comfortable yet classy, which makes for the perfect daytime look. They can also come in thicker fabrics, becoming perfect as sweaters for fall and winter. On the other hand, if they aren’t really your jam, they can easily be substituted by simple T-shirts.
Once again, you should feel free to go for an item you feel comfortable wearing; pick your favorite prints and colors, as long as you feel great wearing them.
They’re one of the most common choices, and are present in almost every single one of our wardrobes. You can find them in so many cuts and colors, and are probably one of the most famous clothing items ever. Even a classy icon like Tim Gunn loves them!
Jeans can be comfortable and classy at the same time, and are the perfect transition if you aren’t too used to wearing more formal clothes. There are so many interesting cuts to choose from, and I definitely encourage you to go for the one that feels the best for you.
The only tip I have for you is to look for jeans that have back pockets placed as close to each other as possible. This will make your butt look infinitely better!
These are definitely one of my favorite items ever, and I do believe they should be an essential piece if you were to build a formal-wear wardrobe.
Dress pants are such an incredible choice if you wanted to look classy and put together, and they are unexpectedly comfortable to wear. They come in quite a few different colors, although I have to admit my favorite ones are black and grey.
The best pairing is definitely with a classic white shirt, and a camel-colored trench coat. They also come in different patterns, but I would recommend picking a solid color if you aren’t too comfortable with dress pants.
Once again, this is an incredibly popular choice for office looks, and you can find one pretty much everywhere.
Dress skirts almost always come in a knee-length cut, which is perfect for people who aren’t really comfortable showing too much skin. Moreover, the cut usually is a pretty comfy one. Of course, you’re more than welcome to pick a tighter one if you’re comfortable with it!
Longer skirts are becoming quite popular as well, and I feel like they are perfect for every season. Moreover, they are the perfect classy item.
Skirts in general are an incredibly famous item, and you can find the perfect one for you at a more than convenient price. If I may give you a simple suggestion, it would be to pick solid colors over prints. However, if you really wanted prints and patterns, I would recommend picking classic ones – like plaid and such.
I really didn’t know how to approach this section at first. I wasn’t too sure what Tim Gunn meant here, and therefore I didn’t really know what to write.
As you probably have already guessed, Tim Gunn isn’t exactly too keen on more comfortable pieces of clothing. However, he definitely realizes that we need them!
A ‘sweatsuit alternative’ is still a combination that’s perfect for working out or just doing your favorite activity. It’s just quite more fashionable. Don’t worry, though: it still has an incredibly comfortable fit.
An incredibly common and popular pairing are leggins and a simple top. However, you could also add a sweater if you really wanted to.
And these are all of the essentials you should own, according to Tim Gunn!
I sincerely hope you have enjoyed this article, hope to see you soon!
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