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31 Ways To Up Your Style Game

by Nicky Deam

There is a palpable shift happening in the world of fashion. One that encourages the celebration of individual style and sartorial rule breaking—and we couldn’t be happier about it. Feel like wearing a metallic skirt with a printed shirt? Go for it! Want to team your jacquard coat with embroidered boots? There’s no time like the present! Here, 31 outfits to inspire you to get creative this month, because life is short and fashion should be fun!

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Pair rich purple with cherry red.

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Ditch dull denim and opt for styles with patches and doodles.

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Try a multicolored dress.

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Punctuate feminine separates with a smattering of sequins.

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Trade your typical black boots for an unexpected ochre instead.

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Shake up your workwear with a pink suit.

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Invest in a loud bag.

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Top your basics with a printed coat.

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Mix two different shades of the same color family.

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Style an exaggerated silhouette with flat brogues.

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Dial up a playful print with a sunny bag.

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Wear fuschia and red. Together.

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Break out the polka dots.

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Keep the summer vibe alive with turquoise accessories.

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Opt for a tiered tulle dress in lieu of a simple slip.

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Team a wasp-waist blazer with jeans.

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Trade boyfriend jeans for boyfriend cords.

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Embrace printed boots.

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Juxtapose mint green and mustard yellow.

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Give your concert tees a break and try a bright graphic style instead.

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Breathe new life into your off-the-shoulder tops by wearing them under a cocktail dress.

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Celebrate your inner Dolly Parton with festive fringe.

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Go bold with teal velvet.

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Wear red with a coordinated pout.

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Pair rugged camo with crisp whites.

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Pair a frothy dress with vintage denim.

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A sumptuous robe makes a whisper-thin dress fall-ready.

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Try the pajama trend with a matching silk blouse and pants.

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Edge up a bohemian top with leather trousers, extra points if they're red.

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A leather miniskirt fashioned over a shirtdress is an inventive way to layer.

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Pastel piping is a pretty way to break up fall's predictably moody color palette.