If you haven’t noticed, you now will. The tribal look is it. While it’s not a style trend I would wear more than once every ten days, I love, LOVE, the concept in matte golds, java browns, sunset oranges, and blocks of black. See my style inspiration sheet here.
Tips?
But of course.
If You Have a Small Framed Silhouette
Geometric shapes of tribal designs can overwhelm your silhouette, so if you have a small frame, less is more. Try a solid colored tee—I like the toughness of sleeveless one—and pair it with an orange or gold skirt that hits above your knee in your skinniest thigh point (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, see me directly). Now accessorize to your heart’s content…think scarf, chunky cuff, bold earrings, feathered gladiators.
If You Prefer Jewel Tones over Earth Tones
If you’re not a warm colored creature, you can substitute ethnic for tribal. Think traditional Indian saris…ooh, that just gave me goose bumps…and you immediately feel the need to break that old don’t-mix-gold-and-silver rule, right? Indian jewelry is one of my top five faves when it comes to accessories…and yes, both eastern AND western Indian. Whether it’s a chunky silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace or an intricately beaded panja, I am ALL about it. Makes me swoon.
If You Have a Medium-Large Framed Silhouette
Go sister. Unless you’re a super curvy type, you can easily do this look in just about any want you want. Consult with me if you need any help at all. The only thing I’d avoid doing is animal print as it feels a little cliché. Don’t get me wrong, I adore cheetah, zebra, and tigers, but not when effecting a tribal look (see future post on How to Rock the Wild Cats…and the hooved, striped, horse-looking creature).
If You Have Chic and Dangerous Curves
You can easily pull off this look, just use caution with the angular edges of some of the prints. In general, you look best in rounded and flowing forms but, girlfriend, have at it with chunky statement accessories and shoes. This concept is one of your best looks. You get to play canvas with an endless flow of creative expressions.
