How to Look Polished: Quiet Luxury Vs Loud Luxury

Quiet luxury

Quiet luxury is a fashion movement that emphasizes investment in high-quality, timeless pieces.

It’s almost an anti-bling; a more sophisticated understanding of style that, to the untrained eye, can go under the radar.

Think neutral palettes and sharp tailoring.

It also incorporates minimalist styles and elite craftsmanship that, at first glance, appears like mere basics that you can find at any store.

In reality, these items have premium price points due to their quality and luxurious feel.

Quiet luxury is all about quality over quantity and creating outfits by mixing and matching neutral items.

This mindset of buying less but better is totally in line with those who promote less consumerism. It’s not just a trend but a way of living.

So, what are the pieces that evoke a quiet luxury vibe that should be the foundation of your closet?

Think of tailored trousers impeccably cut together with well-cut blazers in classic styles.

It also includes sharp minimalist accessories without logos.

In terms of palette, think of neutral colors in gray, black, off-white, and navy.

Luxurious fabrics include cashmere and silk.

And last but definitely not least, an impeccably tailored coat.

I would also consider a very nice watch because a watch is the finishing touch of any outfit.

If it's a cheap watch, it will drag the whole outfit down, whereas if you're wearing something very basic and minimalist but you pair it with a nice watch, that's all you need.

Loud luxury

Loud luxury is the other end of the spectrum and includes avant-garde designers who experiment with bold patterns, colors, and ostentatious designs. 

Pieces such as these are ones to spark a conversation and not fade into the background.

Instead of neutral palettes, bold colors, and playful prints are the order of the day.

Pieces that characterize loud luxury are those with flamboyant styles, bold colors, flashy logos, and large prints.

How to look polished: quiet luxury vs loud luxury

For me, personal style is all about combining these two trends. You first need a solid, high-quality foundation in neutral colors, but if you stop there, then I think something is missing - your personality and your creativity.

Therefore, I like to inhabit the middle ground between quiet luxury and loud luxury.

I like to have a timeless, effortlessly chic foundation but give it my own spin and have a small dose of statement items to insert my personality into the outfit.

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