There is no wrong or right in wanting to dress any style you like. As long as you are comfortable in what you wear, it’s all that matters. However, each style has their own guidelines as well, as to the best clothing for that certain style, what colors to wear, or what accessories to put on. There is no difference for if you want to dress more minimal as well. As the minimalist style is getting more common nowadays, here are just some tips on how you can start out with the style if you're a beginner, or you just want to adopt a more minimalist style to your current personal style.

1, Choose neutral colors that are easy to pair.

一，选简单的服装颜色来容易搭配。

When you enter any clothing store, there seems to always be an endless amount of colors of clothing you can choose from, but they don’t always work out for you. Don’t deny it, in your closet there must be a certain top that only looks good with a certain bottom, which can be difficult to pair them. This is why if you want to go with the minimal style, try to go for only neutral colors, those that can be paired with almost everything. These colors include black, white, grey, brown, nudes, and try to avoid colors that are too bright, such as orange or pink and so on.

2, Stick to classic pieces.

二，选择经典的服装。

There is no doubt that wearing a classic style makes you halfway there to look minimal. So if you want to corporate a minimal style into your life, ditch all the fancy off-shoulder tops, or tennis skirt, and wear only pieces that are classic and versatile, such as denim jeans, plain T-shirts, and sneakers for a casual look, whereas for work, try going for neutral colour blouses, black slacks or pencil skirt, and a good pair of pumps. When in doubt, these are the best pieces to go.

3, Only buy pieces that you would wear.

三，只买你会穿的衣服。

We all make mistakes of buying a certain clothing that we ended up regretting, just because they look good in the mirror when we tried them on in the fitting room. These clothing ended up in the back of your closet and never see daylight because they might be “too fancy” or they just aren’t exactly “your style.” This is why we should train ourselves to not buy any clothing just because they look good in the store, resist the urge to get those fancy clothing, and instead, think of things in the long term, picture yourself if you would actually wear them out in the future.

4, Keep accessories as simple as possible.

四，把装饰保持简单。

Long gone were the days where huge statement necklaces were a thing. Nowadays people do prefer going for accessories that are simple and elegant looking, which is great for the whole minimal look. If you love huge statement pieces, by all means, go with it, but make sure the color does not stand out too much. Stick with things like silver and gold, even rose gold works fine. Keep yourself looking classy and you have already achieved the minimal look.

5, Choose quality instead of quantity.

五，选品质过数量。

Having a minimal style doesn’t just limit to wearing clothing that stands out less, or keeping accessories simple, or keeping the color plain. The number of clothing you actually own matters as well. After all, minimalism is a lifestyle, not just an appearance. Try not to clog up your closet with all the minimal looking pieces. Instead, try to look for quality in the clothing. Buy those that are slightly pricey and better in quality, so that they can last you longer, instead of buying several of a piece that is less expensive but doesn’t have a quality as good.

6, Choose pieces that are versatile.

六，选择容易搭配的服装。

The minimal style is not just about looking simpler, but also going for a look that is versatile. If all your clothing pieces are able to match each other when you lay them all out, that defines how minimal your style is. Versatility for clothing isn’t actually all that difficult to achieve. You just need to choose pieces and colors that go along with other pieces, such as T-shirt and jeans, or any top with a black skirt. Plan things in the long run instead of just focusing on the current moment.

7, Don’t choose patterns that stand out too much.

七，不要选太过复杂的样式。

Sure, you can go for patterns if you’re trying for the minimal style, but remember to stick with patterns that don’t make you look like a ball of colors. Black and white stripes is a great pattern for a minimal style, although blue and white or any other colors work just as fine. Checkered is great as well, but make sure they are not comprised of bright colors, say black and white, or red and black. 

These are some of the ways you can rock the minimal style without looking like you tried too hard. Sure, it is not necessary to follow all the tips, just wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Don’t just view dressing like a minimalist as a style, but think of it as a lifestyle, and all the benefits you will get when you start to corporate minimalism into your life. 

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