I Tried TikTok's 2x2 Outfit Formula For a Week - 7 Early Spring Outfits

[@szvetlana1000]

Thank you for being sustainable and not promoting overspending ❤

[@tanyabooysen3958]

I'm always amazed at the way you pair clothing for different looks,you make me want to dress up all the time,I'll just pretend I'm going somewhere😂,thanks for a wonderful episode.

[@wendyraye]

I agree. I wish I had a quarter of her ability to “see” things and ad lib. And the ability to know what vintage pieces are worth getting (if you’re lucky enough to find them thrifting) yet incorporate new pieces.

[@suann9790]

I really appreciate that you're doing a brand collab with pieces you already own 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lillugful]

Wow, she owns all of those Sezane pieces?

[@schwingyshwoo]

I love this concept! I saw so many women practicing this 2 x 2 outfit formula in Paris last summer. I just didn’t realize that’s what it was or how to copy the look. Now that I know, I will definitely be implementing it with my wardrobe. Thanks!😊

[@CynthiaAva]

I was going to say when I saw her outfits...this is how the women were dressing in Paris.

[@heidimeigs5192]

I’ve basically done this for yrs….didn’t know it would have a name one day. I just called it mixing and matching. I’d funk up/boho a pretty classic look. It’s always worked for me because I’m a little boho, but also traditionally classic for certain occasions. I guess I’ve always just been ME.

[@robinholbrook6576]

Ha! I’m 77 and been doing this all my life!

[@robinholbrook6576]

Don’t like the 2 blues. Too close!

[@amydillardGypsySoul]

I appreciate that you added those new pieces to your wardrobe with the intention of using them for a long time. Very true to your stated mission on this channel- cheers!

[@melindaferreira9879]

All look fantastic! Classy without trying too hard.

[@we-need-to-talk-about-it]

So funny how I was doing the exact same thing this week, pairing smarter looking clothes with more casual ones and loved the effect. At one time I put on a flowery, flowy maxi dress with boots and a trench coat then changed the shoes to pink sneakers and the coat into a short puffy vest and it looked so modern and chic at the same time I got so many compliments on the outfit. Since watching your videos I have created so many amazing outfits from just my regular old clothes, it really helps me not shop at all only from my closet. Thank you so much, you are such an inspiration!

[@cyndratownley8742]

I used to do this in my 20's when I was into a lot of sports... Casual from the waist down (kayaking, biking, running, dog walking) and ready for dinner from the waist up (sitting)!! I just now have to mix it up a bit, but I was always drawn to wearing a bit of both as I am still very active. Who knew that's what I was doing? Now I can do it more consciously. Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@janelleespinosa6247]

You had me at Sezane! I just love everything you wore and how you wore it, please keep partnering with them, I love them and YOU are helping me with styling!

[@judithjohnsonnigh5757]

Wide leg flair trousers remind me of the young years when I grew so fast and was always leaving clothes behind. LOL. I always think "highwaters"

[@joywhitley3141]

I feel like you have really upgraded your wardrobe by adding the more feminine vib. Just beautiful!!❤

[@33Jenesis]

I think I am subtly influenced by your dressing philosophy. Shop my closet, polished/posh, and mix/match are what I have been doing since I found your channel:)

[@madamogee9041]

Your last outfit was my favorite! That style is my go to!

[@inspireme8695]

Wooow! I haven't heard of the 2x2 and I realise I've kind of been doing this already, only unconsiously! I love how you can get more wear out of the dressier pieces with this rule. And it keeps things fun! Thank you for another inspiring video!

[@acminkus]

Wow, I love all of these looks. I often take screen grabs to help me remember your ideas and then I imagine what’s in my closet that I can cobble together to re-create the look. Focussing on elements of style rather than specific pieces or even specific colors. You are so helpful! ❤

[@acminkus]

oops. i meant "looks" - fixed my typo

[@violetgreen121]

Brilliant! And the beauty of it is I could do this without shopping. Thanks for helping us all reduce consumption!

[@krisap]

I thought of you many times when passing through the Sibenik area recently. With your help in these videos, I was able to pack lightly and enjoy my magical trip. You really take time to think things out and put a lot of 'behind the scenes' work into your presentations--thanks for another great one which will influence me greatly. Appreciate you!

[@alisonhendry2928]

I love how you pair these things with so much thought. I covet that aqua mint? Cardigan! Definitely going on my list for winter add ones to closet. Sadly living in Houston stops those of us NOT having to dress for the super too cold AC in buildings from dressing like this. Totally the way I love to dress, but will have to move back to Canada. 😂Counting down the days for that! I would love to see you style some clothes for our average summer heat. ( 34-38C, 90-100.4 F). Stylish and polished and sweating just is not an easy task… thank you for your videos. They are superb!

[@emmaforti4672]

Those indigo pants are STUNNING (I'm just crying over the price... but at least i know what kind of style i can look for haha)

[@reneemarais431]

The soft and feminine touches is just so lovely🎉

[@motherofslavs8761]

Thanks for the inspo! I just got this beautifull hand me down cardigan in mint green that doesnt really go with most if my closet and was struggling to wear it. Your "cardigan as a sweater" idea was just what I needed.

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

Perfect! Happy to help Klara! xx

[@rebeccab_bwlt]

So, I think the 2x2 does work, but really shines when the different elements are broken up: when the pieces were next to each other, it seemed you expressed more difficulty finding your desired vibe. Monday was my favorite, then Friday (THE COLOR OF THE SWEATER!), then Thursday. Also, I rarely get shopping itch re: bags, but that Milo bag… 😍

[@LisaThinksALot]

I love that this is officially a thing now. I've been calling this Colorado Business Casual for ... over a decade 😂

[@cindyboughen9933]

Love the 2 X 2 idea! Great outfits😍

[@thatgirlnetty3940]

Great job, I love the white blouse in the intro with the ruffled collar. Thank you for sharing.

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

Thank you!

[@seriouslyinsanediva]

Absolutely great outfits, Alyssa. I just brought out my summer wardrobe as we're starting to have warm weather. Now I need to play with my clothes to put fresh new looks together.

[@meganoneill4801]

Love this. Can you do another for summer hot weather wear? So interesting.

[@alexandersarah245]

Yes please @Alyssa

[@littletez85]

Very nicely put together outfits! Love that cardigan! Love the two jeans!

[@moniqueparent2816]

Such a mid-week treat! I loved the Saturday night outfit. I don't have dark denim that bridges the day parts. Great video!

[@hellohayleyjade]

Tried our this formula today. Got to wear a yellow linen blazer which hardly EVER gets worn ❤ Teamed it with a structured bag. Then loose summer trousers and flat sandals for a bit of casual... Felt great!

[@katem3961]

This video was very inspiring to me. I suddenly realised it is how I have been dressing for quite sometime now! Not into tiktok at all though 😅 Beautiful clothing pieces that show just how versatile well chosen items can be. Loving the evolution of your wardrobe Alyssa 😍 Those clogs are so good! Thank you, excellent video 😊 🩵

[@GreenGrl2023]

This is such a cool video! After 16 years of wearing scrubs to work every day, I am transitioning to office work and have to learn to wear clothes again. :) So, I am hitting up KZbin for inspiration on how to find my style and how to put outfits together. I'm looking forward to trying this formula; it looks like fun. I love that you talked us through your though process with these outfits; very helpful in my learning process. :)

[@Jessxo13]

Been eyeing the Milo bag for a while and I appreciate your observations on the structure and how it can dress up an outfit - perfect for jeans outfits! I think my favourite outfit is the Friday outfit with the Milo bag.

[@emeraldwaters8028]

The brand collab using the same pieces!!Thank you so much Alyssa for staying true to your brand and continuing to encourage us away from overconsumption - still making a fun and fresh great new video.🥰

[@LyraDavis]

My formula Step 1; 2x2 formula Plus Step 2; Acquire slim figure and lose my bust and bum which make everything I wear stick out like a tent. Next, grow a couple of inches taller. I’m 5’2 and have a natural BBL and 32F chest which makes nice clothing hard to find. Step 3; Acquire larger disposable income to invest in a wardrobe full of clothes I can shop from to compile such outfits. ( I have like 5 dresses. 1 skirt, and a couple of kimono cover up things. Can’t wear jeans or trousers as none on the highstreet were made that fit my difficult shape everything is in black/neutral so I can mix and match without it showing how little I have and how often I’m rewearing items. I also dress very conservative to keep everything covered up.) I’d love to find a style that suits me but have no idea where to begin. I have no idea how to dress my shape. I see all these tall, slim, straight bodies everywhere and to me they look so, good and so much more comfortable and I can only imagine how much simpler getting dressed would be and how much more confident I’d feel if I didn’t have so much ‘baggage’. Often, I think about the possibility of having reduction surgery for my ‘assets.’ Think a Kim k figure, but natural so I also have the chunky thighs to support it and my chest is stretch marked and floppy as opposed to sticking out like perfect balloons 😩 and it all wobbles without support. It literally blows my mind how people paid money and chose that for themselves while I’m over here desperate to shed them so I can find clothes that fit and feel good. I guess we all want what we can’t have but man, I need some help. Girls think I’m short and fat, and if I’m not with my husband guys just think it’s something they can grab. I just want to style some cool outfits. Maybe I should just get a doll… haha

[@maryfitzpatrick3252]

Best ever tutorial yet. Heading 4 my closet !

[@marianaschooping9172]

Love the 2x2. It feels like what I do normally, though probably not well. Thank you for this video. Please do another one and more sezane please!!!❤

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

Thank you Mariana glad you liked it! xx

[@camillea7697]

Love your little simple ideas/additions. Makes all the difference and so tasteful and understated. LOVE THAT.!

[@TheZeyre]

Hi Alyssa, Clever! Your Saturday night outfit reads like a (black) jumpsuit! It is a beautiful look on you with those wedge sandals! I would like to try this 2*2. The look with the boots also stands out for me! Sezanne has beautiful items! Xo Joanne

[@najat4727]

I think you're great. I'm a minimalist but I like to look elegant and chic. You've taught me a lot about putting together outfits that suit my style, blazer and jeans/trousers outfits in particular. Thank you for your help and the really useful and practical advice.😊

[@robinwest7529]

This is great! Thanks for demonstrating it and sharing with us. I love the formula, it’s easy to be creative with some pointers and guidelines. 👍🏼

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

I thought so too!

[@TrusellaLouise-ng3pl]

Inspiring. Boy/girl. Ballet/lumberjack. Hair up or slicked back as a polished piece

[@LandoftheIn-Between]

Uhhhh 😍 that first outfit. I have wanted that bag so bad for a while now. So gorgeous.

[@susanswanson5487]

Really inspiring! First time I’m hearing about this formula but I love the way it works to balance a look.

[@rosabald5]

This was such a wonderful video. Thank you so much for the brilliant ideas. I got the mini Farrow a few weeks back and have hardly worn another bag 😊

[@mrcream9749]

Oh, I love this. This is really my style - laid-back casual chic. It works for every occasion when you're unsure if it is dressy or not. I usually get it wrong. :) Most of my friends love a dress for a fancy party, but I've always loved the idea of a smoking suit, for example, with a sequined cami and pointed-toe shoe. I hated these cropped flared jeans when they hit the market, but I see now it is because I don't know how to style them! Thank you for your channel in general and your supportive messaging. We all deserve to be stylish.

[@patriziabertacco8084]

Love all the looks you put together. I may just have to try this formula. Thanks xx

[@amylolois]

I absolutely loved this video! It is so in line with my personal style and I love the way you paired everything together. brilliant and fun and relaxed. Thank you.

[@amandajohnson2332]

I love the Sunday outfit👍🏽Thank you for being honest/realistic that it wouldn’t work for the type of day you knew you would have😊

[@tereclemmer7923]

Loved the video! I will be using it for reference when I try this 2+2 technique. Thank you!

[@susanalsembach6026]

This is an amazing concept and I love the simplicity of it ! Thanks for sharing this with us 😊

[@kristinabathory8870]

I love that eyelit ruffle collar blouse. It's the reason I clicked on the video!

[@sandrad9695]

Super cute! I especially like and am surprised by the Sunday outfit. One thought I had is that a different sneaker would give a completely different vibe, like a pair of Converse or lace-up Vans would be even more polished but still casual. Maybe even smarter. Just a thought. Nice job!

[@Amy-601]

Jeans 👖 + hoodie + blazer = Mark Zuckerberg!! Lol 😂 But, seriously, I do love ❤️ the outfits you’ve put together, incorporating 2 elements of surprise ( casual vs serious) in each one! Love ❤️ the color of the cardigan ! hugs 🤗, Amy

[@sigriddjernaes]

Loved the concept and definitely want to try it! 😊 I noticed that you combined quite a lot of cool and warm colours in this video. What are your thoughts on combining the two and making it work?

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

I don't pay attention to it too much - i'll put it on and if it looks good, i'll go with it, and if something is off i'll see if the cool/warm tones are the issue! I think they work well together if they are in the same or similar hues like blue/turquoise if that makes sense!

[@sigriddjernaes]

@@AlyssaBeltempo Thank you so much!

[@JBUHJBUH]

​@@sigriddjernaes Is it possible that her contrast levels & mix of personal colouring helps her get away with it? I imagine a low contrast Soft Spring would find it more difficult to pull off, for example?

[@sigriddjernaes]

@@JBUHJBUH might be. I think very much it depends on your own colouring and which warm and cool colours you mix. I could imagine that a soft summer or soft autumn could get away with borrowing each other's colours and mixing muted warm and cool colours.

[@petrastubakow3299]

Amazing to see, how the different purses change the looks. That was an eye opener for me! Thank you!❤

[@56freckles]

Really lovely looks, Alyssa! I'm feeling SO inspired to go into my closet and play. Here's to hoping Sezane expands their size range to include plus sizes in the future!

[@melanieolaechea9123]

I love those indigo jeans!

[@glorylfeliciano]

Such a great way to create outfits with things you own. Thank you

[@sanhere1]

I love your new jeans in the first outfit. So cute!

[@lckendel1079]

I love the style of Sezane. I looked them up on the good on you website and was surprised by the results. I’m really trying to buy ethically, but it’s hard to find good information. I like your focus on ethical fashion. Could you do an update video on ethical brands and what we should be looking for? Thanks!

[@camillelemmens1745]

Honestly, their designs are great, but the quality of the clothes is so bad. I remember the first time I went into one of their real life stores and was appalled! It is fast fashion on a boutique budget. Really crazy!

[@bastelkiste2242]

The Chloe shirt is so iconic, I noticed it immediately when I clicked on the video.

[@omhomelin]

Great video! Such a simple formula and great examples! I’m going to try this for a week too!

[@AgaWozniak8]

Alyssa, I love Sezane and find it inspiring how you combine their items with other clothes from your closet. I’m looking forward to more Sezane videos. All the best 😊

[@carriehodges6566]

Another idea came from this video -instead of words, I pictured style icons. I realized my interesting tension comes from a Stevie Nicks Jackie O contrast. It was so much fun to imagine that closet mash up and play with my own clothes!

[@she_likes_her_style]

Love this! And love the idea of 2 x 2, but I would be probably wanting to work with more pieces, I love to accessorise ❤

[@dianecyment1715]

I purchased the Sezane Mini Farrow Raffia bag in NYC in march. I love it! I will try using the formula in the near future.

[@bringitdanielle]

Thank you for this!! You are actually helpful in how you explain why something looks good.

[@reneebrody5877]

Thank you for the great video. I always look forward to watching your videos ❤

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

Thank you for watching Renee xx

[@reneebrody5877]

​@@AlyssaBeltempoYou're welcome 😊 I look forward to more videos. xx

[@carolspears8339]

Another great video! Love how you apologized to the door - did that too just the other day.

[@megananderson3891]

I love when you work through the outfit with us, it helps me to understand the thought processes

[@svccschnauzers]

Love this video! Thank you for the inspiration. I love your focus on using what we have and being sustainable and understanding where our garments are coming from.

[@tjp7342]

Love this approach. I have been coveting the Milo bag (the blue one, specifically!) for months now….

[@yvonneschermerhorn866]

Such fun mixing ot up! ❤

[@suzetteterry1497]

What a great tool to use to be more creative with your outfits...I'm going to give it a try!! Always inspiring! Thankyou Alyssa!

[@annecharleston1396]

Loved this demonstration of 2x2! Thanks!

[@justinebarton2931]

Hi Alyssa, I loved most of the oufits. I especially like those Sezanne smart denim trousers. I don't think that the skirt outfit quite worked. With a green jumper, black skirt, navy bag and light tan boots I think it was just too many colours with nothing to pull them together. But loved the other outfits.

[@shalona1974sweden]

This was crazy inspirational, can't wait to dive into my wardrobe armed with this formula. You're amazing btw, your energy always makes me smile 😊

[@manuellapinto2354]

Merci! Vous êtes une belle source d’inspiration ❤

[@luciebradley7150]

I have learned something new! Thank you! Will be trying some of these pretty soon 😍

[@artteachernc9119]

Fun! But I can never relate to the bags. I use a cute backpack but it gets stored as soon as I get to work, thus no longer adding cuteness to the outfit. Same with hat and sunglasses.I’m crazy about your Thursday! Before glasses and bag, lol.

[@deniseoates7147]

So applying a formula to getting dress, how interesting. Thanks for sharing and blessings to you and all in the days to come.

[@celiathirlwall3329]

Great video, Alyssa! I too love Sezane!!

[@marjorieallardice6960]

Unexpectedly, this is a really helpful approach. Thank you.

[@JanieGolden]

I am very thankful for your wonderful video! You are such a thoughtful person in presenting this 7 Day Outfits show 😊

[@sharonbrinders1224]

Brilliant video thank you Alyssa. .

[@ruslana2720]

Who remembers the 2000' Latin telenovela "Floricienta"? that's what this 2x2 style reminds me of

[@MC-pu6ff]

Love all the outfits and your detailed explanations...as always!❤

[@kerryp8250]

Another great video. Really enjoyed this one. Will be thinking about rhe formula. Just returned the mini farrow as I couldn't wear it cross body

[@lornamarie5544]

I don’t use TikTok but what I can say is this is standard how I always dress. It’s called counterpoints. I may wear a suit but with trainers or I’ll wear a tracksuit but with heels. I’ve been doing it for years. It just keeps your look a bit centered.

[@whk3120]

This was pioneered by Karenbritchick about 4-5 years ago, she’s brilliant. She started it because she hated the cookie cutter clothing capsules that said you had to have ballet slippers even when you’re not a ballet slipper girl. She has since done many YT vids on clothing capsules, but they all have the same ethos. Don’t do anyone else, you do you boo :)

[@oliviachowdhury3672]

Love love love this exercise!! And boy your ensembles 👌🏼👌🏼

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

ah thanks Olivia ! xx

[@veronicadowney6604]

Definitely giving this formula a try!

[@adrisgypsygarden]

Been following for a long time. Love your style. A lot more polished than my artist closet but great ideas on how I can wear my clothes

[@joanmatchett8100]

I love the cream trousers and the light blue jacket.

[@bernicephilaretou7458]

Love Sezane, and the looks you have put together!

[@starlingmom]

I tried it today! Jeans and sneakers with a nice shirt and a blazer.

[@Nini51963]

This may help my problem , I got to try . thank you !

[@lauraloveslakecountyillinois]

Love all of these looks! I can't wait to try the formula! Thank you!