It’s a fact that most couples tend to dress alike after being together for some time. Who can forget Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s iconic matching denim moment back in 2001? It was perhaps the start of the best couple dressing of all time. More recently, power couple Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have been seen in coordinating glam looks. Also, millennials Chloe Grace Moretz and Brooklyn Beckham are making a fashion statement by donning matching cool and casual looks.
However, perhaps, the most famous celebrity duo who has nailed couple dressing is none other than Brooklyn’s parents, Victoria and David Beckham. The pair have often been spotted looking fabulous in coordinating casual wear and even formal attire. If you have an upcoming event to attend with your partner, take a cue from the Beckhams and coordinate your clothing with your partner’s outfit.
How to Take Couple Dressing to the Next Level for Any Occasion
Sporty events or everyday wear
Coordinating outfits for a sporty event is the easiest way to dress as a couple. There are lots of athleisure clothes out there that are made for both sexes. Some couples even prefer to dress in athleisure every day as it’s comfortable and easy to style. If you’re not keen on wearing the exact same thing from head-to-toe, you can easily match your partner by picking the same type of simple accessories. Consider wearing the same colour sneakers or baseball cap as your significant other. Then, finish off the look with a pair of cool shades. You can also wear the same type of sweatshirt but in different colours.
Casual events
For casual events such as a date night or a party, both of you can dress up a bit nicer and look like a couple without being too matchy. For instance, you can wear a printed sundress with heels, while your partner can sport slim or straight cut chinos or khakis with a button-down shirt that mimics one of the colours of your dress. Accessorize with a small quilted bag with a chain link strap, heels, and a watch. Your man can match your choice of wrist wear by choosing a gold or silver watch, depending on what you’re wearing.
Cocktails or festive events
Most special occasions, such as a wedding or anything that calls for cocktail attire, means that you and your partner can wear dressy outfits with a fun twist. Basically, cocktail attire means wearing a knee length or mini dress—the classic little black dress will do nicely in this case. Accessorize with strappy heels and a jewelled evening bag. And make sure to do your hair and makeup! Your partner can wear a dark suit with a tie to coordinate with your outfit and finish off the look with loafers or lace-up brogues.
Formal nights out
To attain Beckham levels of couple dressing for a formal event, it’s imperative to buy the dress first before your partner selects his outfit. Once you’ve decided on your formal wear, your partner can then coordinate his bow tie with the shade of your gown. He can also choose to match his pocket square to your gown if he opts to wear a classic black bow tie with his tux.
Looking great as a couple is easy once you’ve mastered how to coordinate outfits. Follow these tips to look fantastic for any occasion and slay the fashion game as a duo.
This post was written by Jennie Ogden for The Lady-like Leopard.