Minimalism continues to rise in the fashion industry partly because of its sleek, no-fuss look that plays on subdued colors and mild prints. But even though it looks simple, it’s not that easy to pull off. The wearer must master the craft of subtlety to give off an elegant and uncomplicated style.
Lots of celebrities and fashion bloggers have adopted minimalism as their signature look. They often share insights for people who want to level up their style. In a previous post, So Catchy! curated awesome Instagram accounts people should follow for the latest fashion trends. Today, the spotlight is on minimalist fashion, and here are five notable women to follow on IG for a good dose of inspiration.
1. Victoria Beckham
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Former Spice Girl and fashion entrepreneur Victoria Beckham is one of the most popular celebs who have a minimalist fashion sense. She launched her eponymous label in 2008, further bolstering her status as a household name in fashion.
The Guardian points out that Beckham’s style is very sleek and she usually appears in a harmonious color palette with her signature dark sunglasses. Even when she incorporates prints, texture, and subtle splashes of color in her daily wear, Beckham still pulls off a classy look.
You can follow Victoria Beckham’s Instagram account here.
2. Figtny
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(Source: Figtny Instagram page)Figtny, a fashion blogger and social media personality, shows how prints can be incorporated in a minimalist look without overdoing it. She often rocks patterns ranging from bold stripes to polka dots. Her chosen color palette plays around varying shades of black, white, brown, and gray. Even with limited color options, Figtny shows that minimalist can still be lively. In fact, her creativity is seen with all the interesting looks she can pull off even when working with a constricted palette.
You can follow Figtny’s Instagram account here.
3. Kate Winslet
(Source: Kate Winslet Instagram Fan Page)Whether it’s a red carpet event or a photo shoot, trust Kate Winslet to always dress in an effortlessly minimalist manner. Her choice of color for high profile events is black, usually with body-hugging form factor. Her signature look even shows up in her movies like Divergent and The Dressmaker. Although, Winslet is perhaps most known for her role as Rose DeWitt Bukater in Titanic, where she caught her big break.
Even though Titanic was set in the early 1900s, Winslet’s wardrobe in the movie exuded a conservative and minimalist quality than most upper class passengers in the set. Her style as Rose was admired by a lot of women, as seen in different fashion and beauty tutorials, and it even made its way to pop culture spinoffs influenced by the movie. The Titanic game on Foxy Casino highlights the character’s elegance, even though the game has simple mechanics, it’s a quality that shines through, and is associated with Winslet even after two decades since the film’s release. Her fashion sense and the movie have both reached a timeless status, so expect more classy minimalist ensembles from the actress in the future.
You can follow Kate Winslet’s Instagram page here.
4. Caroline Joy Rector
Caroline Joy Rector is another fashion blogger with a sizable following on Instagram. Her style is more down to earth, incorporating minimalism into every day casual wear – think sneakers, jeans, and sleeveless tops. Check out Rector’s feed when looking for minimalist combinations of items that already exist in most closets.
You can follow Caroline Joy Rector’s Instagram feed here.
5. Mary Lawless Lee
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(Source: Mary Lawless Lee Instagram page)Lee’s social media brand, Happily Grey, is an application of minimalism on fashion, lifestyle, travel, and even fitness. She gives minimalism a twist by throwing in pieces that are edgy and daring, yet still exudes an overall minimalist vibe. This kind of style is for women who are more adventurous in fashion, as the outfits Lee presents rarely look the same. From sweet darling jumpers to rocking knee high boots, her fashion sense is never off the mark.
You can follow Mary Lawless Lee’s Instagram account here.
These ladies show different wonderful possibilities when it comes to minimalist fashion. Sticking to one color is not required, and you can still feature prints and textures – All of which prove that minimalist style is a versatile, sharp look.
