So what makes an outfit “classic”, apart from the clothing being a style that has stood the test of time? In order for a ensemble to be classic, it need to have these five aspects:
Discretion: The outfit doesn’t show off too much skin; it leaves something to the imagination
Flattering: It accentuates the wearer’s best aspects and hides the problem areas
Effortless: The person wears the outfit, the outfit doesn’t wear the person.
Tailored: This can also be called the “Goldilocks rule”; the clothing cant be too tight, nor too loose. It must fit just right.
Cultivated: The outfit must be accessorized in a way that compliments and doesn’t detract from the wearer.