Everyday Clothing Tricks That We Can Learn From High-Fashion Runways

Sometimes, high-fashion events and styles can seem inaccessible. The clothing seems more like art than wearable fabric. We all wish we could pull off those high-fashion looks, but it seems difficult to incorporate bold, avant-garde pieces into our everyday lives.

But there are actually a lot of tips and tricks we can learn from high-fashion runways, though. Keep reading to learn how to use clothes to cinch in your waist, make your legs look longer, and define your best features.

Add A Belt

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This model is wearing an oversized shirt dress, but she's chosen to cinch it in at the waist with a thick black belt. Without the belt, this look would be rather shapeless.

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Fanny Packs Are In

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Who says a fanny pack can't be fashion? If they're doing it on the runway, we can do it on the streets. Fanny packs are super convenient, and we think they deserve a moment in the spotlight. Instead of investing in a new bag, try out a fanny pack instead.

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Socks And Sandals

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Digital influencer and Creative director Jeanette Friis Madsen wears all Miu Miu on March 03, 2020 in Paris, France.
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They say that you're never supposed to wear socks and sandals together, but this model is making it work. We think that it's okay to break this rule as long as you do it tastefully.

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Oversized Clothes

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A guest wears a Romance Was Born dress ahead of Runway 1 at Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 11, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia
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Sometimes, oversized clothing can make you look frumpy, but this woman looks like the picture of class. She's wearing an oversized dress, but it has a bit of stitching or elastic just above her natural waist. Choose oversized clothes that have some kind of definition built in.

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Accessorize With Clips

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A guest wears pearl hair slides and clips
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You can add a lot of visual interest to a rather bland outfit with accessories. This woman chose to wear a bunch of different clips in her hair, and we think it looks amazing. The clips are all the same color, so it looks cohesive.

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Play With Texture

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Ana Bonamico, wearing a white fur jumper, white Chanel decorated maxi skirt, red hat and pink and red Chanel bag, is seen outside Chanel, during Paris Fashion Week
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You don't have to go crazy with color to get a visually interesting look. Texture is another great way to mix fabrics and elevate your outfits. Check out all the different textures this woman is sporting.

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Make Your Legs Look Longer

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A model walks the runway in a design by Jason Grech during Runway 3 at Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
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This dress has a high slit that makes this model's legs look super long. This dress also has a high neckline, which helps to offset the slit, so the whole look leans more elegant than trashy.

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Go Monochrome

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A model walks during the Larome & DIANA KWAN collection show by Chinese designers Yifan Chen & Yue Guan during the China Fashion Week 2020/2021
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Jumpsuits are a great clothing option because they're so easy and simple to wear. You don't really have to think about putting together an outfit when it's already done for you with a jumpsuit.

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Asymmetry Makes The Eye Wander

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A model walks the runway at the DEJIN collection show by Chinese designer Zhou Li during the China Fashion Week 2020/2021 A/W Collection on May 3, 2020 in Beijing, China.
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This outfit is asymmetrical, so our eyes end up dancing all the way down the outfit calling attention to the height of the model. Choose an asymmetrical pattern that moves vertically instead of horizontally.

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Try A Bold Pattern

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Models walk the runway in a design by GINGER & SMART during Runway 3 at Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Big, bold prints can actually make a person with a larger frame appear smaller. A a general rule, you should choose a print that's proportional to your body size. This tall model can really pull off this big print.

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Waist-Defining Features

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A model walks the runway in a design by JASONGRECH during Runway 3 at Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
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You don't have to use a belt or a tie to define your waist. This coat has a waist-defining feature built right into its design. That color-blocking also looks amazing.

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Off The Shoulder

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A model walks the runway in a design by GINGER & SMART during Runway 3 at Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
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This is another way to incorporate asymmetry into your outfits. This dress has a lot of visual interest because our eyes aren't used to seeing this kind of asymmetry. Also, the vibrant red color is super bold.

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Outerwear Over Outerwear

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Models walk the runway in designs by Bianca Spender during Runway 2 at Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 11, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Who says you only have to wear one jacket? This woman is wearing a coat over her coat and it looks amazing. Try layering coats for a more fashionable look.

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Shiny Fabrics Make You Shine

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: A model walks the runway in designs by CAMILLA AND MARC during Runway 1 at Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 11, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia
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To us, this dress seems extra special, and that might be because the fabric has a slight sheen to it. It catches the light as this model moves down the runway. Try experimenting with shiny materials.

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Embroidered Tights

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PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 03: A guest wears black leather thigh high boots, outside Gauchere, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 on March 03, 2020 in Paris, France.
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Who says that tights and stockings have to be boring? This woman is wearing tights that are embroidered with tiny polka dots. They add a little something extra to her outfit.

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Suspenders Are Fashion

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Yoyo Cao wears a white shirt with ruffled collar, Chanel straps, navy blue pants, outside Chanel, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021
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These Chanel suspenders look so cool! We may not be able to get our hands on Chanel suspenders, but we can definitely find some kind of similar (more affordable) accessory.

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Baseball Caps On The Runway

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A model walks the runway in designs by OROTON during Runway 2 at Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 11, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Well, it turns out that you can make a baseball cap look high-fashion. All you have to do is pair it with a sleek suit and a saddlebag. We're loving this preppy look.

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Bold Jewelry

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Tiffany Hsu wears a bejeweled earring and a golden necklace, outside Miu Miu, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021
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A few bold jewelry items can really elevate an otherwise simple look. Without the bold earrings and necklace, this outfit would be rather bland. Invest in some jewelry (or even costume jewelry) to take your look to the next level.

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Tennis Chic

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Sophia Roe wears sunglasses, a white polo shirt, a green pullover from Lacoste, a white pleated mini skirt, white socks, sneakers, outside Lacoste, during Paris Fashion Week
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It looks like this woman is on her way to the tennis court, but she made it fashion. This preppy look seems like it's super comfortable and wearable. We could definitely pull this off.

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Add Some Fuzz

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Emma wears long bejeweled earrings, a cream-color long sleeveless coat with white fluffy parts, outside Miu Miu, during Paris Fashion Week
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Fluffy clothes don't have to be over the top. This fluffy sleeveless shirt is the perfect combination of fashion and function. All that fluff looks like it might really keep you warm.

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Mismatched Earrings

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Julia Haghjoo wears a blue cap, a long black leather coat, a navy blue pullover, earrings, outside Lacoste, during Paris Fashion Week
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Wearing two different earrings is an interesting way to make your outfit more visually appealing. This woman is wearing all black, so her earring choice looks super intentional and bold.

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Accentuate Your Shoulders

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Mary Leest wears a white top with shoulder pads, a brown leather clutch, a brown leather belt, outside Lacoste, during Paris Fashion Week
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If you have a flatter or smaller chest, you can add volume to your upper body in other ways. Clothing items with large shoulder details can help balance out your frame.

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Deep V Necks

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Clara Berry wears a blue black and white striped v-neck Lacoste pullover with colored cuffs, a white pleated skirt, outside Lacoste, during Paris Fashion Week
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V-shaped necklines automatically make you look taller and thinner. If you don't want to wear something that's low-cut, you can opt for something like this instead to get that V effect.

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Add Some Sleeves

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A guest is seen wearing a Miu Miu dress outside the Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week: AW20 on March 03, 2020 in Paris, France.
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It turns out, your sleeves don't have to be made out of the same fabric as the rest of your outfit. This means that if you have a dress or a top that you wish had sleeves on it, you can just get some fabric you like and add them on yourself.

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A Pop Of Color

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Models walk the runway during the Lidija Kolovrat fashion show at the Modalisboa Awake - Lisbon Fashion Week.
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These models are wearing all black, except for their shoes which are a loud yellow color. We can all achieve and pull off this look in our own lives. We can all do a pop of color.

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Try Some Bright Colors

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: A guest poses with a Bottega Veneta bag after the Gauchère show at the Palais de Tokyo during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021
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Don't be afraid of wearing bright colors or mixing pinks and purples. This woman looks like a very chic and elevated Barbie doll. We kind of love this pink look.

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Layer Your Necklaces

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Bianca Brandolini d'Adda attends the Miu Miu show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 on March 03, 2020 in Paris, France
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Layering jewelry is a super-easy way to make an outfit look like it was well thought out. These necklaces look like they were put on so purposefully. Layering jewelry is also a great way to add texture to your look.

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Scrunchies Are Back In Style

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Jessica Kahawaty attends the Miu Miu show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 on March 03, 2020 in Paris, France.
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A scrunchie can definitely be high-fashion. This woman chose to wear a contrasting orange scrunchie with a more blue-toned outfit. She also went for a half up half down hair look.

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Black And White

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Janelle Monae attends the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 on March 03, 2020 in Paris, France.
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You don't have to wear bright colors to make a statement. Sometimes a completely black and white look can be more impactful than anything else. We love this two-toned jacket!