The 2x2 method may be fashion’s most reliable styling formula

The rule to follow when composing your everyday looks
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What is the 2X2 method? We've all experienced it: standing in front of our closet in the morning, staring blankly with one question in mind "what should I wear?" on a loop. But it seems that this dilemma has found its solution. Regular users of social networks, especially Instagram, must have heard of this infallible tip for composing your looks thanks to a resolutely effective calculation.

What is the 2x2 method that has taken over social media?

Viral on social media platforms, this trend seems to be settling in for the long haul as a more concrete approach than the usual tips and tricks. The idea is to create a look using two timeless, easy-to-wear basics and two stronger pieces. This will provide the right balance of elegance and casualness, allowing you to cultivate a chic, effortless look while asserting your style through more impactful clothing or accessories.

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Irina Shayk

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Beyond its simplicity, the 2x2 method makes it possible to cultivate impeccable style on a daily basis, while thinking not in terms of quantity, but quality. Think something along the lines of a capsule wardrobe that is punctuated by strong pieces. When Irina Shayk sports a statement coat and Kelly bag by Hermès, she pairs them with a black sweater and a pair of sneakers that can be thrown on for everyday wear. The same goes for Hailey Bieber in the evening: while she opts for an oversized jacket and leather mini-shorts, she favours a white tee and a pair of minimalist mules.

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Hailey Bieber

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3 looks that illustrate the 2X2 method:

Look 1

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₹3,70,000

Magda Butrym - Veste en laine mélangée
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₹1,00,000

Chloé - Jean droit taille haute
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₹2,27,000

Alaïa - Sac porté épaule en nubuck Le Teckel Medium
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₹1,900

Arket - T-shirt ras du cou blanc
Look 2
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₹4,00,000

Gucci - Manteau long en laine à double boutonnage
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₹46,000

The Attico - Sweat à logo en caoutchouc
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₹35,000

Agolde - Jean droit 90's Pinch à taille haute
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₹3,36,000

Alaïa - cuissardes decollete 90 en cuir
Look 3
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₹3,00,000

Ferragamo - Manteau en laine et coton
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₹2,50,000

Givenchy - Sac Voyou Medium en cuir
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₹16,000

Levi's - Jean 501
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₹12,000

Mango - Bottes cowboy cuir

This article first appeared on Vogue.fr

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