Bring your outfits to life by using the third piece rule. PHPT Contributor, Lauren McBride, shares one of her best fashion tips: how to put an outfit together with items you probably already have in your closet. Read on to find out more about the third piece rule!
Hey ya’ll! (I can say that because I’m in Texas territory now, right?!?!?!) I’m Lauren from Lauren McBride Blog and today I’m going to share with you lovelies one of my biggest fashion tips EVER for putting an outfit together! It’s super simple and involves things you most likely already have in your closet!
It’s called….the “Third Piece Rule!”
Basically this involves adding a “third” piece to your outfit. If your bottom and top are piece one and two, you would add piece three to pull the entire look together. This can be done in a few ways!
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1. A Cardigan.
This is probably the easiest third piece to add to an outfit, but it really does make all the difference! Imagine if I wasn’t wearing it in this photo below? It just adds more to the look and makes it more stylish!
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2. A Jacket.
Probably the second easiest piece to add, as we all have them! Throwing a jacket or a blazer over an outfit makes it look more polished!
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3. A Vest.
I love vests because they’re like a step up from a jacket. Jackets and cardigans are more expected than a vest. I like adding a bit of unexpectedness to any outfit. This fur vest below has become a staple in my closet and goes with EVERYTHING.
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4. A Scarf.
Scarves are really great because they’re versatile. You can add a pop of color to an outfit, or add some texture! My scarf collection is endless. You can see how this plaid one really pops against my neutral outfit below, and finishes off the fall-inspired look! The same thing can be done with a necklace!
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5. A Shirt.
This is a little 90s inspired, but I love how a chambray shirt looks tied around the waist. It just gives the outfit a little something extra!
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The “Third Piece Rule” makes any outfit look more polished and put together. It’s not necessary, but it really does make all of the difference! Try this the next time you’re throwing an outfit together, I guarantee you will love the results!
I hope you’ll join me on my blog, Lauren McBride, for more style inspiration!
great rule, and it does make everything just a bit better
I like the outfit with the fur vest, I just gt one and sometimes I don’t know how to use it
x,Abril
I use this rule with almost all of my outfits. However, this is the first time I’ve run across the official name for the technique. LoL. Thanks for sharing.
xxHugz
KaSonndra
Good rule to keep in mind!
Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, you look fab in all of these!
Love these tips! The scarf really is my favorite. It does so much to add more pizzaz to a simple outfit 🙂
By the way, I am giving away $25 gift card to The Mint Julep Boutique! I’d love if you can send your entries!
Abby
Some fabulous ideas- I especially like the vest outfit! We are still in summer here in New Zealand, but these layering tips will come in handy when the weather gets colder.
Great fashion advice! Love all your looks ;o) Thanks for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop sponsored by Katherine’s Corner. I’ll be watching for your blog next week at the hop! See you then, Nina @ Vintage Mama’s Cottage
I love all of these looks. I never thought of it before but the third piece really does make all outfits look more put together.
as for the 90’s chambray shirt, I don’t mind a resurgence, it is one of the most comfortable hardworking items I ever had. Those leopard shoes make the outfit very not 90’s!
Great rule to have. That extra piece does pull it all together.
Love the purse you have in the first photo. Where is it from?
I love this advice! I just made a collection revolving around this advice, let me know what you think!
I love this advice! I just made a collection revolving around this advice, let me know what you think!!!
Love some of the 3rd pieces you selected!
Love this tip! So many great and SIMPLE looks 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Sarah Bell
Cute idea and a great rule!
I love the bag! Thanks for sharing at #OverTheMoon!
I love this, and all the products you linked are too cute!
Love the tips! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.