Go BIG or go home – The Maximalist

Clothes you’d normally wear in the spring or summer don’t have to be overlooked when scanning your closet in the morning. For a maximalist look with summer pieces, McMullen suggests “bibs… under a wrap dress that is a bit more open.” With this lavish aesthetic, more is more, and continuously adding on your warm weather favorites can result in a chic, winter-ready ensemble you never would have put together otherwise. Excessive layering in winter is the inevitable truth of the season. Temperatures drop, the chance of freezing precipitation is a constant in the back of our heads, and the sun seemingly hibernates until the beginning of April. It’s only expected that you’ll be shrouded in clothes until the first signs of spring show themselves. The silver lining? Maximalism is in, and it’s arguably the best aesthetic for these bone-chilling months.

If this sounds like a lot, that’s because it is, but don’t let the fear of frumpiness stop you from adding on piece after piece. Choosing to withstand the cold for the sake of fashion because you’re worried your heavily layered outfit will be all bulk and no shape is your decision to make, but I promise it doesn’t have to be that way. It all comes down to the individual pieces with which you begin your look. pairing lightweight, mesh tops “under jackets or crop sweaters” can help you keep a contoured silhouette as you layer.

See some examples of maximalism below. Happy Scrolling!!

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The Trend –

The Color Blocking –

Embrace all parts of maximalist dressing by forming an outfit solely out of statement pieces. Your look doesn’t have to be complex to stand out from the snow white everything, it can simply be a patterned scarf as a top under a vibrant suit set under an equally as bright patterned coat. Each individual piece could rule an outfit but bring them all together and you’ve got something unforgettable.

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Tulle –

Adopting a maximalist aesthetic doesn’t mean you suddenly have to wear bright colors and bold patterns; you can still stay on trend with a neutral color palette. This look is walking the line between maximalism and minimalism, but the tulle skirt worn over the split-hem trousers pulls it over to the side of indulgence so beautifully. Plus, the light tulle could use some help in keeping your legs warm.

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Over The Top –

Combine preppy and maximalism with triple the tops for a chic look that will keep you ultra-toasty. A sweater tied around your shoulders is the posh signature, so pare back with a striped button-up and a vibrant vest to make it more casual. You’ll appear elevated and stylish with a relatively simple outfit, but it’ll make them think that you tried more than you (probably) actually did.

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Heavy Bottom –

Though the idea of wearing pants under a skirt brings me back to Ashley Tisdale’s red carpet looks in the early 2000s, a more refined version of the trend has begun popping up. Start with a basic outfit of jeans, a bodysuit or tank, and a jacket, then add on a statement mini for something sophisticated and fun.

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And that’s the end:)