How to wear a total look for a woman?
The total look is an inspiration that we find everywhere. Whether on the street, in magazines, or on the catwalks, we love the total look... especially when it's perfectly put together. Trying this trend is a good idea, but it's best to avoid fashion faux pas, because with the total look, it's easy to slip into an outfit that's outdated and too revealing. If you're interested in wearing the total look, read on.
The total look, a fashion that is not new
The total look, sometimes called the co-ords look by fashion enthusiasts, is the expression used to evoke a matching outfit where each piece has an element in common: it is often a material or a color present on all the clothes that make up the look.
Sometimes, it's possible to use the same pattern on all clothing and accessories, for example, opting for a total leopard look. From shoes to hair, no detail is left to chance to create a coordinated outfit.
Although this style is now a staple in every fashionista's wardrobe, it's worth noting that these inspirations originated decades ago. The total look reached its peak in the 1970s and 1980s. It was then abandoned in the 1990s and 2000s, being considered outdated.
But, for the past few years, we've been seeing it everywhere! Fashion designers and many public figures have brought the total look back into fashion in all its forms and colors. It's the trend not to be missed, and you'll find it in our collection with total-look ensembles !
What are the trendy “total looks”?
As you can see, the co-ord look is all about diverse inspiration. This way, everyone can find what they're looking for among all the possible styles:
- the total denim look;
- the total leather look;
- the total white, black or other colors like red look;
- the total leopard look;
- the total checkered look…
There are no limits, as all materials, colors, and patterns can be showcased with this style. The denim co-ord look, very fashionable in the 80s, is back in the spotlight. We play with the cuts of denim pieces, but also with colors to create an outfit using only denim. It's a timeless fashion staple.
The all-white, black, or brown look is perfect for women who enjoy chic, understated outfits. These are the colors to choose to avoid taking any risks when experimenting with this trend.
Women who want to assert their personality through their clothing will opt for a patterned head-to-toe look. From shoes to jackets, the predominant pattern will be present on every piece.
Pieces to combine to create a total look for a woman
There are some trendy clothes that often work in a co-ord look:
- the combination;
- the dress;
- the denim skirt for the total denim look;
- the patchwork denim jacket...
The jumpsuit allows you to avoid stress when getting dressed while avoiding fashion faux pas. Indeed, with this choice, there's no need to match the top and bottom to create your outfit.
To choose the perfect clothes to complement a monochrome look, for example, choose several shades of the same color. A contrast between a dark brown and a light brown would be perfect.
Fashion faux pas to avoid in a total women's look
Co-ord looks mean being careful of making mistakes if you're just starting out! With a total denim look, for example, you should avoid overdoing the cowboy style by focusing on accessories like a hat, a bandana, or a fringed bag. To create an outfit with only denim, you should also be careful to choose shades of blue that match each other or to opt for an outfit in raw denim.
New to this type of outfit? Skip the matching look unless you've found a pair of pants and jacket in the exact same pattern and fabric.