I’m a fashion pro and here’s why your outfits look wrong – my ‘2 x 2 rule’ means you’ll end up looking fab every time
A FASHION pro has revealed the outfit formula she wears by which helps her nail the smart-casual look every time – and it works with ANYTHING in your wardrobe.
Tiffany Alexandria explained that the trick was pairing two casual pieces with two smarter ones to balance out the look – otherwise known as her ‘2 x 2’ rule.
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She revealed it works with every item in your wardrobe, and claimed that it helps add tension or interest to any outfit.
Tiffany said: “Let’s talk about the 2 x 2 outfit formula and how to make it work for you.
“The 2 x 2 outfit formula is when you take two casual clothing pieces and mix them with two more formal, dressier pieces to add tension and interest to your outfit.
“It’s basically how to dress smart-casual.
“Sylvie Mus is a great example of how to do this.”
Sharing a shot from the fashion stylist and influencer’s Instagram, Tiffany continues: “In this photo, she’s wearing a white t-shirt and jean shorts, and those are her two casual pieces.
“She’s paired them with an oversized blazer and pointed-toe pumps, and those are her dressy pieces.”
Explaining how to make the formula work with what you might already have in your wardrobe, she added: “If you want to tweak the outfit slightly but still keep it smart-casual, you can switch out the denim shorts for a pair of pleated tailored shorts, or get rid of the heels and wear sneakers instead.
“If you don’t want to wear a blazer, you could wear an oversized linen shirt, or get rid of the t-shirt and wear a camisole or blouse.
“Outfits like this are great because you can really play with the pieces and make them fit your personal style.”
Fans loved the formula, with Tiffany’s quick tips gaining more than 650 likes and 10,400 views.
Known online as @tiffycrawfy, the content creator regularly shares fashion and styling tips with her 200 followers.
In the comments, TikTokkers shared their reactions, with one writing: “Love this idea!”
“I realized that I had unconsciously done this,” another commented.
A third added: “This is a fantastic tip!”
