How To Be a Standout Participant
It’s that time of the year again!. Lagos, the center of African Fashion is in full swing as it’s set to host the 13th edition of the Lagos Fashion Week, the GTCO Fashion Weekend as well as a lineup of other Fashion shows in the season.
The runways are about to be buzzing with creative designers, the street style game is about to be upped, fashionistas and stylistas are getting ready to stay on top of their game style wise.
In all of this frenzy, how does one ensure they are “the standout swift” whilst staying true to their original style regardless, what are the tips on standing out amongst the many participants during fashion week?
Dive into this article to get more insights!
Personal Touch – Embrace Originality: As the city of Lagos pulses with the excitement of fashion, it is very easy to get lost in the mix But blending in is not an option.
One point to make when looking to stand out from the crowd is to be original!. Originality wins everytime and even more so in fashion.
Do not pursue trends, it’s fashion season so you’re allowed to experiment and if possible, create your own trend.
Note that personal style is more than just the clothes you put on, it’s your signature, it’s what people associate your brand with, so by all means, to be a standout stylista during fashion week, it’s best you set the trends yourself by sticking to your style.
Dress Code Tips – Following the theme: The theme for this year’s Lagos Fashion Week is “Commune”, and while a lot of people don’t like to, or don’t see the need to follow the theme during fashion week, standing out amongst those people will definitely entail you following the theme.
What does commune mean to you, how does the word “Commune” apply to your personal style and how can you communicate that? These and many more are the questions you should ask yourself when deliberating on outfit choices.You could also do well with a personal stylist to help curate your looks properly. Pinterest should also be your go-to pillar this period as it serves as a guide to styling your fits properly.
Accessorizing Boldly – The power of detailing: Once you’ve nailed your outfit, the next point to take note of is your accessorizing!
Accessories have always proven overtime to have the power to uplift an outfit from a zero to a ten. Styling your outfits properly with accessories gives an extra touch of flair and elegance. Make sure to shop for statement jewelries, rings, necklaces, bangles to really bolden your fit.
One other thing you can explore or play around is DIY, you can get your outfits and style them uniquely in your own way to add that personal flair and touch like it was stated in the first point.
Social Media Strategy: One of the many ways you could stand out during fashion week especially in the present day, is to leverage the power of social media.
Social media, when used right can serve as a great catalyst for influence and stardom during fashion week.
There are so many strategies to selling yourself during fashion week online; document your daily fits all through the week, do a couple of GRWM series, record your meeting with your fav influencers to gain traction, any content valuable, just make sure you utilize the power of social media to the best that you can.
Above all the point listed, you must remember that to successfully pull off a fit, confidence in that fit is required, so make sure to go all out not just style-wise, but confidence-wise as well, this will give the right amount of edge and uplift your style.
So with all this listed, I implore you to go ahead and shine all through the month of this fashion season. Be bold, be confident, be edgy and be You!