(Fashion)

How To Rock An Outré Look (Like A Boss)

by Nicky Deam

So maybe you don’t have a personal stylist pushing your sartorial boundaries, but you’ve likely purchased—or seriously considered purchasing—an ensemble equal parts outrageous and awesome (it might have also involved wine and a late night eBay spree, but we digress). The point is, having “a lot of look” on your hands is a good thing, as long as you use your fashion powers wisely. First: Confidence is key—you have to own it. Secondly, keep your accessories and hair and makeup to a minimum. You want to look daring, not delusional. Using Charlize Theron’s bold Valentino look at Cannes as inspiration, we curated a few pieces sure to give your girls’ night out style one serious upgrade.

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