10 fashion rules that need to be broken now

I'm going to let you in on a little secret: Not every fashion rule should be followed. Honestly, a lot of them need to be forgotten completely. Don't be afraid to push the boundaries with you style, these rules were just asking to be demolished. 

10 fashion rules you should be breaking right now:

1. Don't wear white after Labor day. 

      This kills me every time I hear it. Who even made up the dumb rule and why do they have the power to tell me I can't wear white after September 7th? Well, whoever they were, they were way wrong. White can TOTALLY be worn after labor day. White pants were a huge trend last winter, and I'm gonna go ahead and take a guess that they will still be on trend this winter as well, maybe just styled a little differently. So go ahead and wear that white maxi dress, hey, add a blazer if it's a bit chilly, and go live your life in your white clothes.  Don't listen to the kind of people that tell you that you can't wear white after labor day, you don't need that kind of negativity in your life. 

2. Don't wear white shoes after Labor Day. 

     For Pete's sake, DON'T LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE PEOPLE WHO GIVE YOU THIS UNWANTED ADVICE. I don't even know who Pete is, but for his sake, please, if you want to wear your white shoes on September 8th, then go ahead, wear those white shoes and don't let anybody tell you differently. 

       

3. You can't mix prints. 

     Okay, so this I guess I can understand. You could say that mixing prints is a fashion don't because it can be difficult to figure out which patterns can mix without making you look like a clown. Lately though, mixing prints is a major trend. My personal favorite is a horizontal stripped shirt with a floral skirt. Totally in love with that look. There are a lot of others ways to mix prints that look good together. My favorite place to get ideas of prints that go with each other is Pinterest. Seriously, so many pictures and ideas that your bound to find some sort of print matching that you like. Try it. 

4. Brown and Black don't match.

  Wrong. So totally wrong. I LOVE brown and black together. I wear the two colors together almost on a daily basis. Brown and black not matching is a thing of the past, it matches, you can wear the two together. Black is a neural color so it goes with ANY color. Black and brown can also be considered earth tones, which means that they can go together. I love wearing my black maxi dress with my brown leather braided belt and a cute pair of brown wedges. The fashion police aren't going to come after you with guns blazing because you wore black and brown together. So next time you skip over your brown belt because you're black pants, think again and remember that it works.

5. Denim on Denim is a no-no.

  This one's actually pretty funny because I wore a denim shirt with denim shorts this past weekend. Denim on denim is a pretty big trend as of late. Denim shirts with dark denim jeans, or a jean jacket with a pair of jean shorts, its happening, and it actually looks really good. I am a huge fan of this trend. Of course, it has to be done right, so keep it classy and simple. Add a cute wedge, or a fun jacket to break up the look a little. Remember, Pinterest is your best friend in this situations. 

6. Your handbag has to match your shoes or belt. 

   Your handbag absolutely does not have to match your shoes and belts.. If I tried to match my purse to my shoes and belts with every outfit I would need to go shopping for some new bags. In all honesty, I think it looks overdone and tacky when everything matches like that. Throw some variety in there! Wear those red shoes and rock that pink purse at the same time! You'll look fabulous instead of looking like you're trying a bit too hard.

7. Sequins and Metallic are only for night or holidays. 

   I love sparkles and sequins and anything that shines. If we were limited to wearing sparkly shirts and skirts to the holiday season, or a club, the world would be a very sad place! Sequins can be rocked in a pencil skirt with a neutral top , or a metallic pant with a pointy-toe heel would look so fabulous, even in the office. Just remember to make the sparkles more casual, and bring balance to the outfit with a neutral piece! 

8. Shorts are only for the summer. 

    Believe it or not, shorts can be worn in the fall and winter, and look absolutely awesome. Throw on a pair of tights, patterned or plain, a great sweater with a jacket, and a pair of boots, and you have got yourself one heck of an outfit. I love the look of tights under a pair of shorts, its edgy but still approachable and fun. Tights under a romper are totally incredible too, just so you know.

9. You can't combine silver and gold jewelry. 

  Who said? Silver and gold look phenomenal together. I think that the two metals compliment each other and give added depth to the outfit. Life would be boring if we always stuck with one choice and never mixed any colors or accessories. Don't be afraid to play around with your jewelry, silver and gold look awesome together. If you don't believe me, check out Pinterest, it has plenty of examples. 

10. When it comes to jewelry, less is more. 

      I love lots of jewelry. Multiples rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings all one at once look fabulous to me. I love bling, so lots of it is super exciting. Layered necklaces are a big thing right now, as well as layered rings, earrings, and pretty much any other type of jewelry you can think of. The more jewelry there is, the more on trend you are. Again, don't be afraid to try new things and layer some necklaces or rings, they won't make you look ugly, you'll actually look pretty great.

So go ahead and be a rebel. I encourage you to actually, just because someone once said it was a rule doesn't mean you have to follow it. You just have to remember, that sometimes, rules were made to be broken.