Style Hack: Master Dressing Up Like Son Ye-Jin With These Really Easy Steps!
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Son Ye-jin is ahead of our times and she has already unlocked full independence from today’s trending cluttered maximalism. The South Korean actress is best known for her minimalist aesthetic outside her extravagant roles on the big screens. Ye-jin’s sense of style is refined and in all ways uncomplicated. Her wardrobe is filled with sustainable pieces she can use daily and forever. From crisp, stark white pieces she can wear all year-round, neutral ensembles she can mix and match with, to timeless black dresses for dressier occasions, and a couple of tricks to amplify each outfit.
If there’s one thing we admire from the Crash Landing On You's star, it would be her style sensibilities and ability to edit out. Tons of superstars tend to go all the way in the styling department with heavy and outlandish pieces. Ye-jin is not the type to wear outrageous neon pieces, bulks and bulks of chunky dad shoes, or bags that are screaming with logo mania. She is smart enough to wear pieces that show her most authentic self and that’s the very reason why her fans like her! She believes that fashion should highlight and should not overshadow your best qualities.
After thorough research, we have decoded her style hacks into five uncomplicated steps. We've sought near and far for these style hacks and it's best to make use of Ye-jin's tried-and-tested ways to perfect an outfit. Flip through the gallery and see your entire style journey unfold.
Style Hack: Son Ye-Jin
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All-White
Sporting an all-white outfit is simple math. Ye-Jin particularly styles her all-whites with clean and stark pieces paired with printed ones. She keeps it minimal with zero to none accessories but yet she’s a standout no matter what.
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All-White
White blouses, skirts, trousers, and sneakers are closet staples and are not that hard to find. There are so many textures, fabrics, prints, and silhouettes to choose from and you won’t ever have to run out on something to wear.
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All-White
On rare occasions, Ye-Jin pairs her ensembles with statement earrings but keeps the rest as neat and sleek as possible. PRO TIP: If you're white dress is looking too plain, you can add statement earrings, scarves or necklaces.
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Neutrals
Let your clothes fit you like second skin. The first step towards total minimalism is wearing neutrals all over. Ye-Jin styles her neutrals with fit, volume, and texture in mind. In this look she does all three! Remember that you should always look into different hues as well, like this brown look for example: Ye-Jin is wearing a mauve brown sweater paired with a caramel leather skirt and nude thigh high boots. Keep it interesting even in monochrome!
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Neutrals
And when you think you’ve seen enough neutrals, check this powerful brown pantsuit worn by Ye-Jin! Like we said, accessorizing comes as an extra when you want a clean look. She pairs this look with black strappy heels to create height and to show a little bit of skin to let this look breathe!
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Neutrals
BONUS: Cinch in a wool coat with a makeshift bag strap as a belt and show off your designer charms as well!
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LBD
The little black dress is fashion’s religion. Fashion girls have worshipped this at all cost and it has never failed them since then. Ye-Jin shys away from a plain dress in exchange for this blazer dress adorned by golden buttons on the sleeves and on the bodice.
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Black Blazers
Fun Fact: If Ye-Jin can wear one fashion piece her entire life, it would be a structured black blazer above everything else!
Formalwear
Go for LBDs with modest lengths for dressier occasions and save the mini LBDs for parties. You can thank us later!
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Statement Bags
Ye-Jin gravitates towards uncomplicated ensembles but every now and then she throws in a statement piece to keep it interesting. On this look she pairs an all-white outfit with a striking Louis Vuitton City Steamer. With just enough boldness, this look is doing Ye-Jin favors.
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Statement Bags
If you think colorful bags isn't your cup of tea. Go for statement white bags that are equal parts structured and functional. Ye-Jin frequently styles her white bags with an equally bold monochrome outfit.
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Nude Heels
Ye-Jin knows how to wear colors as well but often times she pairs these ensembles with nude heels to balance it out. You can also opt for nude ballet flats, mules, or sandals depending on your outfit. When everything looks too busy, you would want to take it down a notch to keep it simple.
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Nude Heels
Ye-Jin is a self-confessed green thumb and she even translates this on her clothes as well. As a minimalist, instead of pairing this graphic floral dress with an equally striking pair of heels, she opts for her nude heels as per usual. It helps to have a focal point always! And your nude heels can give way for your other statement pieces to shine. You can also do this trick on other printed outfits as well.
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Nude Heels
On red carpets, nude heels can work like a charm. It does not only give you an illusion of height but it helps you to elongate your strides as well. Just like Heart Evangelista, Ye-Jin knows how to perfect any outfit with her trustee pair of nude heels on.
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