Style 101: The Completer Piece - Putting Me Together

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Since the weather’s right for layering, it’s the perfect time to talk about one section of a wardrobe that makes it super easy to look put together: completer pieces! I mentioned them in Part 4 of the Building a Remixable wardrobe Series (HERE) and since then have only mentioned them here and there through out the blog. It’s been a while since I’ve explicitly posted about them and I’ve been getting asked about them by some new faces around here. So, here is all you need to know about completer pieces! What They Are and Why They’re Awesome Completer pieces are things like blazers, cardigans, vests, and other jackets like denim, bomber, moto, or utility jackets that you can layer over a top or sweater. Besides keeping you warmer thanks to the extra layer, completer pieces do what their name says–they complete an outfit! I find they do so for a couple of different reasons. First, the extra layer provides more visual interest. Second, often a piece like a blazer, vest, or jacket will provide structure to an outfit which helps pull everything together. They Define Your Outfit Completer pieces can also define your overall outfit, taking two basic […]