9 times Kim Kardashian taught us some major style lessons (TR)

The reality TV star never shies away when it comes to schooling us on fashion

Kim Kardashian has experimented will all things fashion and is a driving force in creating and promoting so many trends that. At this point in time, it would be a complete mistake not to recognize her as a fashion icon.

It goes without saying that she may not be the perfect role model for every woman in the world (in general, no icon is). But when it comes to her style classes, more practical than theoretical— she schools us every time she’s surrounded by the paparazzi. It’s clear, there’s essence behind a lot of style concepts.

Tips, tricks and ideas can turn a potentially-ordinary outfit into something unforgettably remarkable… or at least worthy of posting on social media. From picking the right underwear to style hacks for making yourself look taller, these are subjects that interest a lot of women, if not everyone, and here we’ll be taking a look at several of her most frequently-used tricks.

Everything starts with the underwear

Kim knows that any look, as spectacular as it may be, can be ruined if the color and texture of the lingerie it’s worn with can be seen through the garment, or even worse, if its design and material doesn’t provide support in the right areas. That’s why she capitalized on her knowledge by creating the Skims shapewear line, which helped her fashion brand grow.

Sexy and sophisticated

Even if critics may consider her suggestive style a faux pas, she has proven with her track record that she knows how to walk the fine line in fashion by channeling her passion for revealing pieces with distinctive details, cutting-edge trends and designs from reputable fashion houses like Givenchy, Balmain, Versace and Mugler.

There’s nothing wrong with neutral colors

Have you ever convinced yourself that neutral colors are boring? Nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, they’re great for styling into monochromatic outfits or for creating contrasting looks with a well-stocked contemporary wardrobe. They’re never absent from a runway of KK outfits.

Keen eye for proportions

For a person who is known to be 5 feet 2 inches tall, keeping an eye on proportions in her outfits is the key to not sacrificing height with an excess of fabric. When she decides to wear loose-fitting outfits, her trick is to balance out the volumes by combining the oversize pieces with others that are more tight-fitting.

Accessories to take any outfit up a notch

On many occasions, the mother of four trusts the power of big accessories to take the look up a notch. It is common to see her in single-color outfits, even in athletic wear, accessorized with statement jewelry or wearing layers of smaller complements that make a big impact when worn together.

Kim Kardashian finishes off her casual look with heels

Good heels fix everything

The style mogul isn’t afraid of making sacrifices to get the perfect image, and this includes wearing high heels, not only to give her extra height but also to add style. How can you make a simple crop top and leggings outfit pop? KK responds: heels. Jeans and a t-shirt? Heels. Sweatpants and a bandeau top? You know the drill…

Glamour in sneakers

The opposite of high heels is also true. And not only sneakers, but also leggings, sweatpants and hoodies are a few of the pieces that are essential in Kim’s arsenal, even more so now that her husband, Kanye West, has introduced her to the world of urban fashion with his Yeezy brand, which along with the athleisure trend, has become a style that ventures into sophisticating athletic wear.

The Occasional Vintage

Being the queen of fashion trends that she is, and even having created a few of her own, it’s easy to assume that everything she wears is totally new. But that’s not true. Her appearances wearing vintage dresses from Mugler are famous and she’s not afraid to wear throwback designs from other brands as well, like this vintage velvet dress from Versace.

Surprising in a Suit

The tailored suit trend has been adapted so well that even for this businesswoman, who we’re used to seeing in tight-fitting and revealing dresses, it has proven to be a great way to explore the possibilities of wearing a structured and conservative outfit and be seen in a different style.

Even if she isn’t your favorite fashion icon, you have to admit that Kim Kardashian has explored so many avenues in style, that it’s only fitting to take her lessons into consideration.