11 Style Tips From Blair Waldorf
With the fashionably tragic television departure of Carrie Bradshaw and the ladies from “Sex And The City” in 2004, 20-something-year-olds were left with a fashion void and no style icon to consult in times of fashion ambiguity.
Luckily only three short years later, the small screen fashion scene was reappropriated with an equally chic New York City fashionista in the form of Blair Waldorf from the television series “Gossip Girl.”
The luxurious and perpetually polished Blair Waldorf, played by the stunning Leighton Meester, was notoriously chic and always one step ahead of the latest style trends. Meester’s classic beauty, royally bold disposition, and polished style translated into the masterful portrayal that captured the hearts of tastemakers around the globe.
Although fictional, Blair Waldorf’s signature prim and proper aesthetic is the perfect example of maturing and elegant collegiate girl style and has affected the millennial’s fashion choices in a very real way. Blair would never step outside with unwashed hair, wear an outfit that didn’t match, or buy anything “distressed” or “boho chic.”
Even if her look does not coincide with your personal tastes, don’t hesitate to take some style cues from the Queen Bee especially in the case of professional and formal attire. Her clean-cut sartorial slate exudes the ideal blend of femininity and sophistication, making for the ideal postgraduate aesthetic to adopt.
Start the spring season on a delicate and sophisticated note, inspired by the uber luxe Queen Bee herself.
1. Tweed Is Timeless
Although you may consider tweed as your mother’s favorite fabric, Blair Waldorf sees it as the ultimate fashion forward material for your go-to office ensemble. Be it a tweed blazer or tweed suit set, Blair knows the right way to take this retro fabric into new age glam.
2. Always Dress For The Occasion
Queen Bee loves a good situational ensemble. Never pass up a good excuse to coordinate your outfit with the occasion at hand.
3. Don’t Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve
Blair Waldorf is a strong believer in loving your fashion more than boys; this is why she opts for heart shaped accessories to add a dash of romance to many of her ensembles. Wearing your heart on your handbag rather than your sleeve will save you a lot of tears. Who has time for tears these days?
4. Coordinate Your Shoes With Your Handbag
Blair Waldorf proves that it is totally acceptable (if not necessary) to coordinate your two best accessories – your shoes and your handbag. Though there is a difference between pairing and having your shoes and handbag made from the same spool of fabric, be sure to use complementing shades and fabrics rather than exact matching.
5. Coordinate Ensembles With Your Bestie
What better way to take on a girls lunch date than by complementing your ensemble to that of your best gal pal?
6. A Good Headband Is The Perfect Hair Accessory
Blair’s signature hair accessory is a thick and polished headband to keep every single strand of hair in place. Although she usually chooses to wear the headband with loose, perfectly blow-dried locks, she occasionally pulls a headband over a sleek bun or ponytail to always keep her waves away from her face.
7. Pair Different Hues In The Same Color Palette
Blair is definitely the kind of girl that dresses according to her mood. When choosing to go all out with one specific color, be sure to mix and match various similar complimentary pieces in the same color family.
As Queen Bee would probably advise, “Don’t trust anyone who only wears monochrome ensembles. They’re most likely dead inside.”
8. Sweat Pants In Public Are Unacceptable
Blair would never be caught dead in public rocking a messy bun with unwashed hair and sweat pants. Even when Blair is rocking her sleep attire, she still looks incredibly stylish, so even if she’s lounging around the house, sweats are totally unacceptable.
Take a cue from Blair and if you absolutely must wear comfy attire to snag a morning latte, opt for a fab pair of sequin covered sweat pants or cozy knit leggings with an oversized cardigan.
9. Play Up Separates
Although Blair loves a good matching ensemble, playing up separate set pieces can offer an unexpected flair of style and spontaneity to any patterned outfit. Try mixing and matching a floral skirt with a contrasting print top for a spontaneous twist on an average spring get-up.
10. Red Is One Of The Best Accent Colors
No matter how subdued Blair’s outfit may be, she always incorporates a pop of color in some way. She especially loves to add a dose of her signature red hue whenever possible. Whether it’s a bright red trench coat over a navy dress, a technicolor bag, or red leggings under her school uniform, Blair keeps her preppy look fresh with vivid brights.
11. Always Look Like A Princess
This is one Blair-approved fashion tip that every girl should adhere to. Regardless of what you’re wearing, always own it like the princess that you are.