5 Style Tips to Ensure You Stand Out in a Crowd, From the Costume Master of The Voice
Costume designer Erin Hirsh knows a thing or two about making a style statement while also staying true to your roots. After all, she worked with Kanye West and NASA engineers for his elaborate “light-up jacket,” as well as the glasses worn during Kanye’s Grammy performance of “Stronger.” In addition to her Emmy-nominated work as costume designer on The Voice, Hirsh also designed the costumes for Rihanna’s Last Girl on Earth world tour. Obviously, when you’re working with two of the most powerful artists on the planet, you have to intertwine their authentic style with new and exciting twists. Ambitious, certainly, but not impossible. Now Hirsh is offering her style tips to Glamour readers, thanks to these five rules that she swears by—whether you’re spending an evening out with girlfriends, or hoping to amp up your fall fashion game. 1. Don’t be afraid of an over-the-knee boot. Thigh-high boots can turn a simple everyday look into a bold stylish outfit. Throw them on over a pair of skinny jeans with a cozy fall sweater or a simple t-shirt and you instantly look pulled together. 2. Always have five black items always in your closet. These include: A simple LBD you.
Costume designer Erin Hirsh knows a thing or two about making a style statement while also staying true to your roots. After all, she worked with Kanye West and NASA engineers for his elaborate “light-up jacket,” as well as the glasses worn during Kanye’s Grammy performance of “Stronger.” In addition to her Emmy-nominated work as costume designer on The Voice, Hirsh also designed the costumes for Rihanna’s Last Girl on Earth world tour. Obviously, when you’re working with two of the most powerful artists on the planet, you have to intertwine their authentic style with new and exciting twists. Ambitious, certainly, but not impossible.
Now Hirsh is offering her style tips to Glamour readers, thanks to these five rules that she swears by—whether you’re spending an evening out with girlfriends, or hoping to amp up your fall fashion game.
1. Don’t be afraid of an over-the-knee boot.
Thigh-high boots can turn a simple everyday look into a bold stylish outfit. Throw them on over a pair of skinny jeans with a cozy fall sweater or a simple t-shirt and you instantly look pulled together.
2. Always have five black items always in your closet.
These include: A simple LBD you can dress up or down by way of accessories; a pair of pumps (preferably pointy) to pair with jeans, skirts, dresses or shorts; a structured blazer to pair with leather leggings, most jeans, or short flirty skirt with tights; over-dyed black denim jeans, which are perfect for day or night; and a black clutch for events, date night, or dinner with the girls.
3. Make statement with a bold necklace.
Throw on a jeweled necklace over a plain crew neck T-shirt or a dress with a high neckline and instantly transform your look from average to eye-catching. Statement necklaces are also great for adding a splash of color to your outfit.
4. You can never go wrong with a tone-on-tone outfit.
Don’t be afraid to wear a top and bottom that are either the same color or varying shades of the same color. It always makes a statement and looks super chic.
5. Leather. Leather. Leather.
Leather pencil skirts are one of my favorite go to pieces. Surprisingly, a leather pencil works well with most women’s shapes. They look great paired with a camisole, sweater, or peplum top.
The Voice airs Monday and Tuesday nights on NBC.
Now, are you ready to stand out on Halloween? This costume is bound to do the trick!
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