Is today the day you wear that statement dress you’ve been saving, or is it more of a sweatpants and stained T-shirt day? Sometimes it’s hard to tell, and that’s where we come in.
Answer these 12 quick style questions, and we’ll feed your answers into our high-tech 'Fit Finder to come up with the perfect look for you, no matter your taste.
Questions Overview
- I'm full of energy and ready to get things done!
- I'm feeling a little meh. I think I need a good outfit to get me through the day.
- I'm feeling like my best self, and I wanna show myself off.
- I'm ready to skip to tomorrow, honestly.
- Knit sweaters
- Huge jackets
- Vintage button-downs
- Yoga pants
- Sweatpants
- Cardigans
- Anything business-related
- Mom jeans
- Cottagecore, academia, or Hallmark movie marathon
- Corporate, clean, cutting edge
- Grunge, punk, DIY
- Boho, beachy, music-festival-ready
- I thrift most of them. I love a vintage deal.
- I shop boutiques and collections to stay on-trend.
- I'm a department store fan. Target, Macy's, places like that.
- None of these, or a mix of all of these.
- Not a single person, no. Today's about me.
- A close friend.
- A love interest.
- A boss, family member, or important acquaintance.
- Cool tones (blues, purples, greens)
- Warm tones (Reds, oranges, yellows)
- Neutral tones (Grays, blacks, whites, beiges)
- A mix of all of these, or I don't know.
- A trusty beanie or baseball cap.
- A statement purse or bag.
- Bespoke jewelry that I can't live without.
- Something functional, like a watch, fitness band, or that hair tie you've had on your wrist for weeks.
- I'd go barefoot everywhere if I could.
- Sneakers, tennis shoes, or skate shoes.
- Heels, heels, heels!
- Boots! Chelsea, winter boots, combat boots. Love boots.
- Not too hot, not too cold.
- It's super hot.
- It's pretty chilly.
- I don't know and I don't care. I'm staying home!
- I'm mostly running errands, maybe seeing some friends.
- I'm going somewhere fancy, like to a wedding or a nice restaurant.
- I've got something important going on, like a date or a job interview.
- I’m going to veg out on the couch, probably.
- Like none. No effort. Negative effort.
- A little effort, but I don't want to spend much time on it.
- A decent amount of effort, but I don't want to look like I'm trying too hard.
- I want to go all-out!
More Quizzes
- Outfit 1:<\/b> Black jeans, a crop top, a denim jacket, and high-top sneakers.<\/li>
- Outfit 2:<\/b> Mom jeans, a tucked-in long-sleeve button-down, and sneakers.<\/li>
- Outfit 3:<\/b> Short shorts, a T-shirt, a baseball cap, and optional hoodie.<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Cute-Outfits"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Find the Perfect Outfit","id":31080,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit-Step-13-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Find-the-Perfect-Outfit-Step-13-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Find the Perfect Outfit"},{"title":"How to Make Cute Outfits","id":654907,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Cute-Outfits","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/17\/Make-Cute-Outfits-Step-34-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Cute-Outfits-Step-34-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Make Cute Outfits"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Dress-Yourself-and-Look-Good-(for-Girls)-Step-14.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7b\/Dress-Yourself-and-Look-Good-%28for-Girls%29-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Dress-Yourself-and-Look-Good-%28for-Girls%29-Step-14.jpg"},{"number":3,"text":"You should dress in layers to stay warm.","meaning":"It's cold outside, so make sure to bundle up! Cool weather makes for some of our favorite outfits, since more layers means more opportunities to show off those pieces that have been hiding in your closet all year. And there's nothing better than looking stunning while staying cozy. Here are some outfit ideas to get you started (just be sure to add a big coat if it's frosty out there!):
- Outfit 1:<\/b> Jeans, a T-shirt, a big knit sweater, a beanie, and boots.<\/li>
- Outfit 2:<\/b> Cargo pants, a crop top, an open cardigan, and skate shoes.<\/li>
- Outfit 3:<\/b> Overalls, a long-sleeve shirt, and Chucks or Vans.<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Cute-Outfits"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Find the Perfect Outfit","id":31080,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit-Step-13-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Find-the-Perfect-Outfit-Step-13-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Find the Perfect Outfit"},{"title":"How to Make Cute Outfits","id":654907,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Cute-Outfits","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/17\/Make-Cute-Outfits-Step-34-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Cute-Outfits-Step-34-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Make Cute Outfits"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Dress-for-Fall-Step-14.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b6\/Dress-for-Fall-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Dress-for-Fall-Step-14.jpg"},{"number":4,"text":"Wear something stylish and elevated, but not too showy.","meaning":"It's an important day, but not like the most<\/i> important day. A first date, a job interview, dinner with a friend you haven't seen in a minute. You want to look good, but not like you're tripping over yourself to stunt on everyone. Restraint is key here, but also now's the time to show off that cool piece you haven't found an opportunity to wear. Here are some outfit ideas to get you started:
- Outfit 1:<\/b> A long skirt, ankle-high boots, a knit sweater, and chunky bangles.<\/li>
- Outfit 2:<\/b> Slim high-waisted jeans, a tucked-in blouse, a Chelsea boot, and a slim watch.<\/li>
- Outfit 3:<\/b> That cute dress you've been meaning to wear, strappy sandals, a bandana in your hair, and dangly earrings.<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Cute-Outfits"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Find the Perfect Outfit","id":31080,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit-Step-13-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Find-the-Perfect-Outfit-Step-13-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Find the Perfect Outfit"},{"title":"How to Make Cute Outfits","id":654907,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Cute-Outfits","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/17\/Make-Cute-Outfits-Step-34-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Cute-Outfits-Step-34-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Make Cute Outfits"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Dress-As-a-Winter-Wedding-Guest-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4c\/Dress-As-a-Winter-Wedding-Guest-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Dress-As-a-Winter-Wedding-Guest-Step-6-Version-2.jpg"},{"number":5,"text":"We think today's a full-glam day.","meaning":"Now's the time to go big or go home. You're attending a wedding later, or an anniversary dinner, or even prom. Or, maybe you're just feeling yourself and want everyone else to know it. Whatever the occasion, today's the day to look your absolute best, just to remind everyone of what you're capable of. Here are some outfit ideas to get you started:
- Outfit 1:<\/b> A backless dress, heels, and gold jewelry.<\/li>
- Outfit 2:<\/b> Business slacks, black heels, a white button-down, and a draped suit jacket, with your hair pulled back.<\/li>
- Outfit 3:<\/b> High boots, tights, a long white button-down, and a suit jacket.<\/li>
- Outfit 4:<\/b> That too-much summer dress you've been meaning to wear, sandals, and hoop earrings.<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Cute-Outfits"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Find the Perfect Outfit","id":31080,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Find-the-Perfect-Outfit-Step-13-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Find-the-Perfect-Outfit-Step-13-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Find the Perfect Outfit"},{"title":"How to Make Cute Outfits","id":654907,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Cute-Outfits","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/17\/Make-Cute-Outfits-Step-34-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-Cute-Outfits-Step-34-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Make Cute Outfits"}],"minimum":0,"image":"Wear-a-Black-Dress-to-a-Wedding-Step-4.jpg","image_url":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3a\/Wear-a-Black-Dress-to-a-Wedding-Step-4.jpg\/-crop-460-329-439px-Wear-a-Black-Dress-to-a-Wedding-Step-4.jpg"}]" class="quiz_results_data"/>
- Outfit 2:<\/b> Business slacks, black heels, a white button-down, and a draped suit jacket, with your hair pulled back.<\/li>
- Outfit 2:<\/b> Slim high-waisted jeans, a tucked-in blouse, a Chelsea boot, and a slim watch.<\/li>
- Outfit 2:<\/b> Cargo pants, a crop top, an open cardigan, and skate shoes.<\/li>
- Outfit 2:<\/b> Mom jeans, a tucked-in long-sleeve button-down, and sneakers.<\/li>
Building a Stylish Wardrobe
Putting together the outfit of your dreams can be an absolute blast, or an absolute nightmare. Either you’re touched by inspiration and one piece flows perfectly into the next and you’ve got the ensemble ready to go in five minutes flat, or you’re sitting on your floor and pulling your hair out as you wonder why nothing in your closet seems to match.
What gives?
Well, the secret to building the perfect outfit is building the perfect wardrobe. That way, you’ve got a cohesive and versatile closet of clothing to mix and match, rather than a hodge-podge mountain of clothing chaos (but then again, some of us like it that way—more power to ya). Having a good wardrobe with which to build outfits is like having a well-stocked pantry with which to bake a cake: if you don’t have the right ingredients, you won’t get very far.
So, where do you start? Glad you asked.
Find your colors.
There are lots of ways to do this. The easiest way is to just think of your favorite color, one that you love to wear, and buy clothing in all shades, maybe including some complementary colors for variety. Some people like to go with color seasons
, or swatches of color that flatter their skin
or hair tone. However you do it, getting a few consistent, dominant colors into your closet is a great way to make an automatically cohesive wardrobe.
Get some staples.
Staples are basic clothing items around which you can build an outfit. They might be a versatile pair of pants that goes well with practically any top, or a set of T-shirts that’ll match plenty of different bottoms. Usually, staples are neutral colors like blacks, whites, or grays, and lay a good foundation for adding bursts of color on top.
Look at your style inspos. There’s a saying in the art world: Every good artist steals from other good artists. There’s no shame in stealing someone’s look! It’s how you develop your own sense of style and taste. Think of someone whose sense of style really impresses you, then think about why that is. Are they totally modern? Adorably retro? Entirely unique? Try to cop some pieces that fit their vibe, and work from there!
Want to learn more?
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