5 Free Styling Tricks I Learned From Following Elsa Hosk

I’m not even going to try to play it cool here: I’m a full-blown
Elsa Hosk fanatic.
Her Instagram account is one of my absolute favorites to
follow, and I find myself in lurking her feed more often than I
care to admit. I can’t help it, though—she has curated so many
beautiful outfits, and offered up so many genius styling tips.

Some of the tricks I’ve learned are unattainable (e.g., adding a
chic designer
bag upgrades even the most simple of outfits), but there are
actually quite a few virtually free tips I’ve picked up from the
supermodel, most of which involve taking pieces you already own
(like your oversize blazer or
favorite sneakers) and
styling them in ways you may not have considered previously.

Below, I’m sharing the five free styling tips I’ve learned from
Elsa Hosk, as well as the key pieces you’ll need if you do feel
like doing some shopping.

Whether it’s over high-waisted jeans, a slip dress, or a denim
skirt, Elsa proves an oversize blazer not only goes with everything
but makes every outfit look infinitely cooler. It lends an
effortless vibe to a look without ever feeling too contrived. It
also just happens to be the perfect third piece for fall…

The
button detailing on this one makes it really stand out.

A
checkered blazer is perfect for fall.

Leather separates are trending huge for fall, but Elsa has been
incorporating them into her outfits for years. She always manages
to work a leather piece into her look—whether that’s a blazer,
shirt, or pants—and it makes everything feel cooler. This fall,
my rule is going to be whenever I find myself reaching for denim,
replace it with leather.

ICYMI: Leather
separates are huge this season.

This
looks significantly more expensive than it is.

Pairing chunky sneakers with a feminine dress or leopard pants
is guaranteed to attract compliments. The juxtaposition of the two
unexpected pieces gives off that effortless cool-girl vibe Elsa has
perfected.

These
have a cult following for a reason.

This
color combo is so pretty.

Defining your waist is a styling tip that’s been used forever,
but Elsa makes it a point to define hers with a belt with every
kind of outfit. From coats to sundresses, you’ll never see her
without a chic belt wrapped around her midsection. This creates a
feminine shape with even the most boxy of silhouettes.

If
you’re looking for an everyday belt.

This
color!

Elsa makes it a point to recycle graphic tees of all different
colors and prints, and always manages to pair them with something
unexpected. From animal prints to oversize blazers, she’s made me
think twice about tossing another tee for fear of the future outfit
possibilities I’d be tossing along with it.

Pair
this with vintage denim and a blazer.