3 Ways To Create An Edgy Summer Outfit

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Hi friends!

Spending the week going to and from the office in your work clothes, do you often reach the end of the week craving a bit of a different look? I do, and I hope I’m not alone! My answer to that is to opt for an edgy outfit! Who doesn’t love putting on an outfit that makes them feel like a badass?? So, today I’m going to share three ways to create a look that we could all deem as edgy! Let’s edge it up, ladies!

ONEOPT FOR DISTRESSED DENIM: Now, there are so many distressed denim options out there right now so let me clarify how to wear the two most popular options. I personally think I feel the edgiest in distressed denim jeans, such as the ones I’m wearing, that hug you tight and show off your curves. If you pair them with a cute, summery, loose-fitting top … you’ll certainly be gold! If you feel a little more comfortable in the baggier distressed denim jeans, like THESE, I think you can definitely edge those up but I would say wear more of a fitted, simple top [not tight], like THIS.

Here are some distressed denim options I love:

twoWEAR HEELS, NOT WEDGES: We LOVE to wear wedges as our heel of choice during the summer, don’t we? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with them. Girl, you sport those wedges! I will, too, but if we’re going for an edgier look, I would opt for a high heel. Don’t go so high that you feel uncomfortable or look like a walking baby T-Rex but, certainly go high enough to wear you feel confident! I’ve had these black sandals for the longest time because I’m comfortable wearing them and I like how the height of the heel elongates my short legs. They’re sold out now but THESE are the most similar that are currently available and have great reviews!

Here are a few pairs of heels that I own or have my eye on:

THREEGO DARK: I personally think there is just something sexy about wearing the color black. Paired with the other two tips I’ve mentioned, it’s incorporation into your outfit really does add that extra edge. You don’t necessarily have to be wearing distressed black denim like I did, either! Get creative! You can wear distressed white denim with a black top & heels. You can wear distressed blue denim with a white top and black heels and sunnies! I personally love to add THIS clutch to my outfits because it adds a fun print into the mix!

Here are some black options for you to incorporate into your outfit:

I hope these tips were helpful for y’all! I know sometimes it’s a little scary to embrace a new style that you might not on a regular basis due to your job. Let me know if you have any questions about how to create an edgy outfit in the comments below!


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9 Comments

  1. Edgy looks are my favorite so I absolutely love this! The color of that top is perfect with black and the pop of leopard is perfection!

    xoxo, Kacie
    RegallySoled.com

    Published 7.12.16 · Reply
  2. Monika wrote:

    Such a nice clutch!
    Love,
    http://www.thestyleventure.com

    Published 7.12.16 · Reply
  3. stylemelauren2014 wrote:

    Love your look and guide for wear from work out!! great tips!!

    @stylemelauren
    http://www.stylemelauren.com

    Published 7.12.16 · Reply
  4. Kathryn wrote:

    Ah yes! So cute. Love the black skinnies.

    xx Kathryn
    http://www.chicandshimmer.com

    Published 7.12.16 · Reply
  5. How 2 Wear It wrote:

    Black always makes me feel confident and sexy too 🙂 Pretty much my whole ‘”going out” wardrobe is black!

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

    Published 7.12.16 · Reply
  6. Nicole wrote:

    I got an error when completing the survey. 502 bad gateway

    Published 7.12.16 · Reply
    • AlysonHaley wrote:

      Try it one more time! Should work!

      Published 7.12.16 ·
  7. Amy Michelle wrote:

    I’m with ya, girl! Sometimes after a week full of work, I just want to branch out a little bit with my outfit! Love this edgy look!

    xoxo,
    Amy

    http://www.styleandsequins.com

    Published 7.12.16 · Reply
  8. Rachel wrote:

    Love your mustard top and black ripped jeans together, so pretty!

    Rachel http://www.seashellsandsparkles.com

    Published 7.13.16 · Reply