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How To Be Stylish, Not Basic

3 Rules of Style as told by me. Hint: There are no rules.

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Ashley Alt
Jul 01, 2020
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These are the unconventional rules of style made up by myself, whilst heeding inspiration from Pinterest, fashion magazines and people I see on the street.

If you’re looking to shake up your style, try these 3 “rules” out for size.

Rule #1 Don’t Match

The more you don’t match, the better. How do you “not match?” By wearing things that clash in a cool way, …

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