3 Fashion Rules I Love To Break. (+outfit examples)

As fashion advances at a faster and faster pace, it’s good to know which rules to keep and which to break. Thank you for sending me your questions over IG. I answered the most common ones. I hope the answers help you break some rules :)
What fashion rules do you break? Let's discuss in the comments below!
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[@helenascribe210]

The fashion rule I break is that women my age (almost 60) should dress "their age." What does that even mean? I don't dress the same way I did when I was twenty, that would be boring, but I'm not going to dress like a granny either. I've learned what looks good on me and what doesn't. I do still experiment, I think you should stay open to new things, but not slavishly wear the latest trend....especially if it doesn't flatter you. Helena

[@TheRozylass]

Love your new hair color, Daria, so pretty for summer! I learned a very long time ago not to follow trends. When I was about 27 I fell in love with a dress at a second hand shop and purchased it. The dress was a periwinkle blue with different colored slubby yarn woven throughout in a windowpane pattern. The style was shirtwaist and it reached almost to my ankles. I loved the way the full skirt floated around my legs, swishing when I walked. But this was 1984 and the dress just wasn't on trend. My mother, bless her heart, recommended that I shorten the dress so I wouldn't look so odd. Against my gut feelings I did so. The dress was never fun to wear after that, it just didn't feel right to me. And to top it off, the next year hemlines dropped and everyone was wearing midi dresses! ARGGGHHH. Never again have I listened to anyone's recommendations that go counter to my own feelings. I don't care what's trendy, I wear what I like. You have reawakened my sense of style by reminding me of my younger days, and I'm looking for pieces that express my uniqueness. Keep up the good work!!

[@wonderwardrobe]

Nice! Listen to yourself only! No one knows better than you what makes you feel comfortable. Thanks for sharing!

[@ilovelucy123]

I love wearing midi skirts and dresses even though I'm short (160 cm). And I don't wear them with heels, usually flats or oxfords. I love retro.

[@wonderwardrobe]

I am 162, and Midi length is my favorite indeed! ;)

[@maryokeefe5351]

Sounds fabulous! I love a girl who rocks her own style and owns it.

[@Vasoulitsa72]

I have a friend who always dresses like that and she is also short. She looks so stylish!! I ve always admired her style! Great that you break this rule!😊♥️

[@polinaracheeva9163]

Your height is not important. Your proportions are. If you keep good propositions in a midi or maxi skirt, you are fine.

[@peachmint2228]

could you make a capsule for more practical uses, for example with bagpacks instead of bags, i hate wear bags because is so uncomfortable to have a lot of weight only in one shoulder. Maybe a wardrobe for non-office ladies

[@wonderwardrobe]

Good idea! I’ll try ;)

[@thechronicreative]

great idea as i am team backpack too ....🙂

[@dorab.842]

I also wear backpacks and ride the bike as well.

[@sarahsuero]

Yes, please. My business is yoga, so I’m mostly in workout clothes and dressing up for me is jeans/heels. Casual is my most used range of clothing. I don’t want to wear workout gear everywhere.

[@agnesbonavita3422]

I don't like skinny jeans, they just don't fit me, I refuse to use them even if they are trendy (for too many years) and I keep attached to my flares and oxford jeans, and people think I am original or stylish just because I am faithful to my personal style. I love your videos, you are so generous sharing with us your knowledge

[@bluegypsy71]

The fashion “rule” I break is that I show a lot of cleavage, because I want to be comfortable. As a big busted woman I find that most button up shirts and sweaters make me look dowdy and much older or pigeon breasted. I choose to wear scoop necks and light knit camisoles under cardigans even though it might too much skin for some, but the options for big busted women are few🤷🏻‍♀️ so we end up looking like librarians or strippers😅

[@wonderwardrobe]

Yes, it’s tricky to find the right fit for big busted ladies. When I have a client like that I also prefer choosing something more open. Button ups and small round neckline only make it look even bigger.

[@masha7377]

I love breaking up colour tones, combining cool with warm tones. Some of my fave combos are sunny orange and fluorescent pink, navy blue and sunshine yellow, or a crisp snow white shirt with any colour bottom. I think colour theory and matching it to your own complexion are good guidelines for someome who is totally lost, but I feel confident enough to determine what goes together myself. 😊

[@yairmoreno9091]

I wear 70's flares and elephant wide leg jeans even tho im a short guy. Most of the time i do wear cuban heels and platforms (also a kinda no for men but whatever), but I have some pairs for sneakers and regular oxford shoes, i think it looks neat on me and the wide flare makes me feel taller somehow. I DIY cut my shirts into a wide deep V shaped collar that shows a lot of chest but I love it and most the time I Leave it rather raw hem and same goes for very short shorts (again 70's inspire) i think it adds a cool touch to my outfit and i like showing skin because I look tremendously boxy in regular man silhouette :P On the opposite side, I also wear vintage dresses as tunics or kurtas 60s style with my flares (so much fabric cool), so yeah my style is fun but very crazy for the average person, most important thing I feel so confident and nice with my own style and skin!

[@wonderwardrobe]

Omg your style sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@janno781]

I love your "fashion rule" of BREAKING THE FASHION RULE. You have made so much efforts on playing with colors and it inspires me a lot ;)

[@anamariafloreaharrison3336]

Efortless is in fact: i wear my clothes, they don't wear me. It's not overdoing it. Not giving the impression that you actually make an effort to be up to the clothes. I totally get it in fact... to be cool, confident and not stiff. Even when one is very elegant it can look effortless. The French are like that... first it's my personality standing out. You see immediately who i am no matter what i wear. And everything i wear will be perfect on me that... it flows. Think of women who wear so much makeup, the hair is so much worked on, the eyebrows are lined etc...

[@wonderwardrobe]

But the woman you described in the end seems like she just has a bad sense of style 🤷‍♀️

[@anamariafloreaharrison3336]

Daria Andronescu yes and no. I know people who have a good taste but just look stiff. And it shows... it takes away the beauty of the dress. For me the effortless is cool and confident, the opposite of too polished. I'll think of a better way to explain it... my blood is romanian but my culture is french. Little makeup, natural looking hair, clean haircut, short red nails, classic cuts in what clothing is concerned. I like to joke with a friend and say the perfect dress for me is the one i can wear to the office, cocktail, shopping, wedding and why not funeral:-) if it's black and not too short. I put passion in my closet. I call it passion not effort. It takes time but it is time that i love spending.

[@Tamily001]

I think the term "effortless¨is more about ¨style¨ and ¨taste¨ rather than attitude...maybe I am not expressing what I think, but here´s an example: I was going out for an errand with my husband, so I put on a black linen pencil skirt, a black polo, tan slippers and grab a straw bag (I did spent some time ahead and already know that this outfit is comfortable, suits me and looks put together)....My husband glances at me and says: Why are you all dressed up?....when in fact I literally put no effort in pulling it together... Another thought: if I were to wear this outfit in New York I would probably just blend in...in Washington - give out I am a tourist, not a local and in Miami - just look ridiculous...so it all really depends on where we are and how people see us... (Think Jackie O - effortless is about stylish comfort...)

[@masha7377]

Effortless, not careless 😊😊

[@Mkr7942]

You look amazing in yellow. I've never seen anyone suit it so well. So envious!

[@civantina]

The most I hear and read you, the most rules I break! I only think of my own style and how I want to introduce myself to the world. Efortless is not my thing: I look really slovenly. I really need to put some effort!!!!

[@ajlaw2583]

Effortless style I think really is just to describe someone who doesn’t have to think about what she does too much to look good. Like everything she owns just makes her look good because she’s got a good style.

[@valeniricibar6644]

I absolutely love combining navy and black, two powerful colours that make me feel great! 🥰 I don’t know if it’s a fashion rule, but I shop in both male and female sections (and buy exclusively vintage). Beyond my own gender identity, which is non binary, I always felt that it was silly to have them so separate: as a result, I find that the quality can differ hugely depending on the item. So I find the best in both 😉✨

[@wonderwardrobe]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@emmeviene]

I love how you shot this video! So creative. Hope you do some of your video in this format. Thank you 😊😊😊

[@TheZeyre]

Great video! I wear pink and red. Love it together. Thanks for the excitement!🎀👓👛👚👖👜

[@noname-wd2lq]

Hello Daria I love your videos and I have learned so much from you. By far this video is my favorite you were very frank and honest on your opinions about fashion rules. I totally agree with what you said on being effortless because that's a totally hypocritical statement. To look good in clothes is to really make an effort to choose what you wear. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in fashion and looking forward to your next one.

[@nissokaser8673]

Hello Daria! Thank you so much for being on youtube and talking about sustainability and countering the overconsumerism that we see too much on this platform!! I saw a comment asking you to incorporate some backpacks, maybe a student wonder wardrobe would speak to your younger audience (me included😅)? Спасибо💛

[@cubanadecorazon]

I like wearing white after Labor Day (in the U.S.)

[@wonderwardrobe]

Rebel! 😂

[@ktkitty1903]

Great video. Thank you!

[@velvet_kiss]

I like very much your style, the colours you wear and how you match them! 🙂❤

[@krisnaaaaaa]

Thank you!!

[@carolmelancon]

I agree that "effortless" is an oxymoron when discussing fashion. I feel that it's meant to convey the opposite of "trying too hard"; which I worry about doing myself sometimes, but find so hard to define. I'm searching for a better term for "just enough", something between excessive and insufficient.

[@JJJettplane]

I don't mind black and brown together. In fact, I love a great purse that has those two colors in it. To me it goes with just about everything. I also don't mind wearing jackets a little shorter than the shirt underneath.

[@xenasslight]

You look good in curly hair!

[@CoraMaria]

Which rules do I break? All of the ones you mentioned and more. 3 colours max? How about 10 instead? No pattern mixing? Whoops I got five different patterns in one outfit. The idea of having a statement piece is also something I ignore because I'd rather make EVERYTHING a statement. I don't neglect basics, but even my basics can be a little extra. I include so many elements in my outfits and it's taken me about 4 years to get good at it, but practice has paid off. I like stuff that is colourful, over the top, and fun. A few people have said that my style looks ridiculous but most people think it's great!

[@joyful8072]

I enjoyed hearing the rules and your thoughts about them. I love your yellow jumpsuit and the earrings are perfect. I see the shape of your earrings picks up on your belt buckle. The rule I beak most often is not giving way to fashion trends. I think it's just a way to get people to needlessly spend money. Some of the things they put out there as fashion trends is simply hideous because they have to come up with new things each season. Maybe I never fall for trends too because I tend to like classic and natural styles.

[@alicesoundso7243]

These rules reminded me of the canditades from the german TV Show Shopping Queen. They are so petty with the "fashion rules". And instagramers spend half of the day prepairing a perfect Outfit and making pictures which will be photoshopped the other half of the day and at the end we think it looks effortless. 😄

[@wonderwardrobe]

Haha yes I know many ’effortless’ fashionistas like that! 🤦‍♀️

[@mariaflores4804]

Beautiful 😍 video I enjoyed all your outfits l wear print on print all the time after watching your video on how to wear print Your content is so valuable Thanks!

[@erowyne11]

Does it say something about me that I didn't know half of these rules 😅? I think following or breaking fashion rules can be very much part of your style. I've personally always loved the 'your belt should match your shoes' rule because it helps my otherwise colorful and creative outfits look put together and even classy if needed. The rule about jewelry being made from the same metal is one that I've always broken, the necklace I wore every day since I was 5 actually had both silver and gold in it. Now my glasses are rose gold, and my jewelry sure as hell isn't all rose gold so I still break it all the time. The lesson here is I think once again 'Wear what you like and looks good to you' and don't worry so much about rules or what others think!

[@wonderwardrobe]

YES! ❤️

[@foundx8426]

Orange looks nice on you

[@plainfrei]

Hi Daria! I have a pink floral maxi skirt and I always match it with white tank top, I need your expertise on what other colours that I can wear to my floral maxi skirt. Thank you 😊😘

[@tofujelly]

Daria, thank you so much for your channel!!! Very educational! My issue is I love boho clothes but the lack of structure loose/flowing fabric near my face is very unflattering on me (I look sloppy).... i do get compliments on structured pieces...kinda trying to figure it out....

[@wonderwardrobe]

Oh I think this video might help you figure out what fits better to your body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4LWq59qZ99neqc

[@scholargrrl]

Being on trend comes around every few years. Choose the clothing you love and it will always be on trend... some of the time.

[@andib3017]

My mom always told me that blue and green clash, but I love them together. I also like black and navy together, I don't dress for the trends, and I don't "dress my age".

[@tovahgoldfine5146]

Hello Daria! I love your videos. I was wondering if you could do an example wardrobe that could be worn for more than one season? I live in a climate that is very similar all year round, and I don't necessarily want to change my wardrobe out throughout the months. How many pieces would be needed to wear everything comfortably all year round?

[@hebertdeoliveira9200]

I loooved this subject! :D

[@wonderwardrobe]

Great! I am glad! What else should we discuss?

[@hebertdeoliveira9200]

@@wonderwardrobe Personally, I have a hard time separating my work wardrobe from weekend wardrobe. Sometimes, I feel the same way, because I work in a casual environment.

[@gyla3667]

I really liked the video but I personally I find the last "not trendy" outfit to actually be quite trendy ;) (1:12). Animal print, cropped wide leg trousers, neutrals, mules - all these things have been "in" recently so I just didn't feel like this outfit is the best illustration of breaking the rules. Apart from that - very informative video and I liked the idea of putting q&a in between the fashion rules, made the clip more varied and I found it easier to "absorb" all the details. ;)

[@aleka..]

but... it doesn't mean you never wear anything trendy, if you "follow your heart" it will correspond with some trends a lot, some not at all, and all variations in between...

[@wonderwardrobe]

Oh but I didn’t try too. If it happens to be on trend, great! I don’t mind :)

[@sussie9895]

I agree, Daria looks really trendy in the jumpsuit (even though it’s vintage?) and the cropped pant is also quite current albeit has been in a few years. So then how does one reconcile having a wardrobe which should last years with being up to date? Glad if you can answer this in a future video Daria!

[@darrenchappell3380]

When it comes to mixing metal one trick I learned was that you can do so if the metals match something in your natural coloring. For example if you have copper skin and you are wearing a copper zipper it becomes and extention of your personal coloring so its only a repetion of whats already present. Then you can add another harmonious metal. If you have silver hair or blue eyes that lean towards silver then wearing that metal is also just and extention. A person with rose gold skin and golden highlights in the hair can possibly combine the two metals an look interesting. Does that make sense? Try it.

[@adambailey8592]

Dear Daria ,thanks loved this video rules are made to be broken.Who makes them Anyway?.Kind Regards.

[@alaaaaa4132]

I am trying nowadays to break the “classic” box, I used to put myself in & people appreciating it. Now I wanna be wild and try to be uncomfortable!

[@alaaaaa4132]

It’s funny I am wearing orange short sleeves with brown pants!

[@gittevandevelde2208]

Your hair looks very nice in this video. Also, I really like this new style of videos. I only follow trends when they fit me, in that case, I try to take advantage of their abundance. Unfortunately, this is trickier with ethical brands and they often follow their own set of trends so it's easy to predict what they will release.

[@wonderwardrobe]

Thanks Gitte! Yes, I agree that ethical fashion has its own trends but not as many as old-fashioned fashion ;)

[@annettehinchliffe4198]

Yes exactly. I hate the term "effortless". It's obvious when someone looks well put together, that thought went into it. I also don't care for the term "dress your age". For me there are certain things I wouldn't wear as a woman of 60. That being said however, wear what makes you feel fabulous and confident no matter what your age.

[@wonderwardrobe]

Yes, well said! I hate that “dress your age” thing as well! It’s so outdated.

[@miamiriahlee]

Hello! First of all thank you for all those inspiring videos. I have a question about the app you recommend few years ago. It is about Parcel (thisisparcel). It does not work since some weeks and since I have constantly used this app, I am desperate to find why that is not functioning. Are you still using that app? Does it work? Otherwise do you know any other app like that? Thank you in advance! :)

[@polinaracheeva9163]

2:34 never heard that one. Ok, not my favorite combination, but it doesn't look tasteless at all

[@lopsupopsu]

A fashion rule I've been thinking about recently is dressing for your skintone. As someone with a warm skintone who loves purple and dark blue, I don't like the thought of never wearing those colors (if I want to look unstylish). Is breaking this rule 'acceptable'? I mean, can I look wearing these outfits? I don't want to look unstylish or tacky, but I really like these colors.

[@lopsupopsu]

Correction : can I look good wearing those colors, not outfits.

[@wonderwardrobe]

There is this very common mistake when women that have tanned skin tone thinking they have a warm undertone. I see it all the time among my students. Your skin colour and undertone are 2 very different things. Besides the undertone is just one element out of 8 that you need to analyse to be able to understand what colours suit you. The right colour makers your skin more even, less red, eye colour brighter, eye bags lighter, chin narrower and more defined. The colour that doesn't suit you does the opposite. So you choose :)

[@annarehbinder7540]

I often use actual military gear and also wear things diffrently from original intention as well as wear really a lot if color since im swedish this is a bit scandalous

[@tulpenballerina]

I think "effortless" means what´s trendy at the moment: Wearing - at first sight - mismatching prints or colours, leather-accessoiries in different colourthemes or even nailpolish or lipstick that clashes with the colours of the outfit. I don´t know why it´s so on trend to look a bit messy but it makes it even more difficult. I like the look, but maybe because we see it all the time. But what I never like is mixing metals like gold and silver.

[@gittevandevelde2208]

It doesn't fit me at all, personally (also, loose and oversized fits are also considered 'effortless') and I find it annoyign to see the word so often I get throw up tendencies when I see a new video with EffOrTleSS sTYlE in it. But if someone likes it, they liek it...It's easy, I suppose, just act like you're blind for a second.

[@oanapaska1728]

I don't follow any of these rules :)) and as a plus: wearing long romantic dresses with (heavy) boots, even if I am petite.

[@anamariafloreaharrison3336]

They say long dresses are good for small girls. I hate them:-) i don't feel elongated in them. I feel i swim in long dresses. The maximum length for me is midi.

[@wonderwardrobe]

Yeah... I am also short and not crazy about maxi length. High waisted midi is the best! 👌

[@anamariafloreaharrison3336]

Daria Andronescu i can't wear high waist... i can't breath in them therefore i wear normal waist. On the belly button. Max a cm above. Otherwise as i said, i can't breath. I don't really have a waist either. I am a rectangle with a pinch of a belly. No matter how skinny i might be, that belly shows.. especially in high waisted stiff. I like to see it on girls but i look like a sausage :-)

[@alinasdream777]

In my oppinion, the "look effortless" fasion trend is reffering to another saying "less is more"! When you try to hard, is easy to over do it. Instead to look chic and elegant, you look more like circus...busy and not appealing at all! What other opinions are there?

[@wonderwardrobe]

I don’t know, I think it relates more to your taste level.

[@SaadetOZTRK]

you should watch aly arts channel 💙♥

[@wonderwardrobe]

I prefer makeup tutorials with eco friendly and vegan products! If you know any, let me know! I love discovering new things ;)

[@vanessakountul7639]

I sometimes dress too young or my age.....

[@wonderwardrobe]

Why do you think so? :)

[@vanessakountul7639]

I don’t really know what is right for me. So I sometimes end up putting on clothes that looked good years ago but now make me feel like mutton dressed as lamb. So today I am having someone help me find out what looks good on me and work from there.

[@VanCrane]

You wear trends, even if you say you don’t wear it. Maybe you not follow blind everything. But T-Shirts, cropped pants, jumpsuits (boiler pockets) are new in the last years. And it’s okay, this items are modern. When you, as example, dress like a woman in the 1930s, then you can say you don’t follow trends. Trends are not bad at all, it’s natural to dress like other people in your epoch 😉

[@wonderwardrobe]

I wear cropped pants because I am a petite, not because of trends :) I don’t see anything trendy about t-shirts, it’s just an essential of every summer wardrobe. My jumpsuit is vintage from 1950s, it’s just a timeless design. If you want to learn more about trends and what they are, check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmTKoGqQntRgnbs 😉

[@VanCrane]

Daria Andronescu Thank you for the recommendation. Maybe I can explain it in German better, what I mean, but your follower don’t speak all German 🙈 I try it: I mean the change of fashion and style in the last century. My Grandma was born in 1922, she wear blouses, skirts and dresses, but never t-shirts and trousers till the 1970s, these things was not there, not in trend before. I don’t mean the trends, that change every year or season, I mean the change in silhouettes, different rules and rights of women and way of dressing with things, that was not available or thinkable in past times. And this is how I think about trends, I’m thankful for modern clothes, I’m wear trendy but timeless fashion and don’t follow every trend even if I dress like a lot of people in my century, but I’m not a fashion victim and out of style with these items. Your jumpsuit is by the way awesome 😎

[@tubeyou89119]

Trend has only one goal: to make money for trend advocates. That's it.