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San Diego EDITION 2023

Find that statement piece and have fun on the hunt! Pants, long skirts, or jumpsuits would fit this look. 

This would be a great style to shop for at the thrift store -- for real. This style consists of color and patterns, structure and silhouette. 

To keep the emphasis on the pants, look for an understated top. For the ladies, a crop, fitted, corseted, bell- or puffed-sleeved tops in solid colors or minimal patterns. For the guys, a fitted button-down or v-neck tucked t-shirt.

Accessorize with colored sunglasses, a retro hat, designer belt.

For jewelry, it really depends on the top - if it is more minimal or tailored, pair it with a more bold earring or necklace, and bracelets.

For shoes, make sure you can walk in it. Heels are great, but don’t make them so high or stiletto that you cannot walk in them. Boots with a chunky sole or heel would be appropriate as well.

Statement Pants Style Board

Design a layered outfit in a single color based on our specific color palette.

The colors, from Pantone Fall & Winter 2022-2023, consist of

• Lava falls red
• Samoan sun yellow
• Orange tiger
• Rose violet pink
• Amazon green

As a group, the reps will coordinate with each other to create an in-person color palette, perfect for a unique fashion collection.

Individually, each rep selects a different color, but within the color palette to design a head-to-toe outfit in that color. 

The style of clothing is up to you.

Think in layers.

Layers in monochrome color with unique necklines and articles that stand out. Textures and fitted pieces always photograph well. As always, remember accessories that match your color!

Color Blocking Style Board

Lunch at the infamous In and Out Burger?

A  bright, bubbly, retro all-American diner outfit. And, of course, roller skates will take this look to the next level, but it is not only about the skates.

One way to achieve this look is to pair colorful shorts with a halter top or strapped crop top. Another way is with a sensational one piece or a two-piece terry cloth shorts and top set! Wide leg flared pants of overalls and a striped or primary colored top. 

Add some funky fun shades, knee-high tube socks and maybe a retro Walkman or boom box and get ready to smell the french fries!

Retro All-American Style Board

The idea behind this look is a nod to the naval and military history of San Diego - but with a trending flair of 2023.

Blending a military aesthetic and streetwear influences, cargo pants are staying true to their signature pockets but are now available in a variety of styles. 

In terms of street style, cargo pants can be worn oversized with a masculine or feminine spin.

Street style is about local culture and attitude: how people in your area wear cargo pants. Perhaps oversized Y2K parachute cargo pants are a thing that you find cool. Or denim cargo pants with a corset top and wide-sole skater shoes. Whatever the local style, find a look you like and jazz it up.

Think Bratz doll-attitude. A leopard or zebra print cropped corset top and cuffed cargo pants with platform combat boots. Accessorize with oversized rhinestone sunglasses and large silver hoop earrings.

Wearing cargo pants with a dressy style is all about how you would wear cargo pants when going out on a date or to a sophisticated party. Choose a pair of cuffed cargo pants or cargo pants tied at the ankle and pair them with high-heeled sandals and a fitted vest or knotted handkerchief top.

When styling, avoid baggy pants and a baggy hoodie sweatshirt. Whether you choose a pair of large oversized cargo pants or a more fitted pair, balance the outfit with a top that has overall less fabric.

An additional post for inspiration from Vogue.

Military Cargo Style Board

This style is all about rich textures: fringe, tassel, ruching, ruffles.

Ruffles and fringe are back in a huge way in 2023, and the trend of fringed sleeves, full-blown ruffled dresses, and fringed leather pants and coats is more powerful than ever.

Ruffles give off a cute and innocent vibe but at the same time can make even a simple t-shirt look totally elegant and fashionable.

Once just a playful hemline favorite, fringe has now become longer and more plentiful on a single item of clothing.

Ruffles and fringe offer movement to your outfit so pair your outfit with footwear you can kick off or move in!!

Ruffles & Fringe Style Board