The 13 biggest mistakes you're making when you get dressed every day, according to stylists

Sophia MitrokostasJan 27, 2024, 04:23 IST

Some small mishaps could be ruining your entire outfit.Shutterstock

Business Insider spoke to stylists about common fashion mistakes people make when they get dressed.
One expert said tucking sweaters in all the way around can make your outfit seem bulky and lumpy.

Unfortunately, it's easy to unwittingly sabotage your outfit with a single fashion misstep.

But there are also plenty of easy ways you can level up your style game while avoiding wardrobe faux pas.

Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when getting dressed and how to avoid them, according to stylists.

Rolling your sleeves instead of folding them can make your overall look appear sloppy.

Rolled sleeves can look bulky.Getty/Royalty-Free

Removing wrinkles can be pretty easy.Shutterstock

There's a right way and wrong way to tuck, according to stylists.Shutterstock

Getting clothes tailored can be seen as an investment.DragonImages/ iStock

Styling wide-leg and flared pants isn't always easy.Edward Berthelot / Contributor / Getty Images

Adding a few tasteful accessories to an outfit can take it from fine to fabulous.Shutterstock

Try mixing your proportions to keep your outfit chic.Edward Berthelot / Contributor

You wouldn't build a house on shaky foundations, so don't build your outfit on top of the wrong kind of underwear.pruit phatsrivong/Shutterstock

Try pairing wool with something else.Jeremy Moeller / Contributor / Getty Images

Always check to make sure your pants aren't sheer.patrone staff/iStock

You might want to weatherproof your look if it's going to rain.Daniel Zuchnik / Contributor / Getty Images

They're usually designed to be tucked in.iStock

There's often no need to rush and put outfits together right before you leave.Shutterstock