Fashion People Know That This One Detail Will Make an Outfit 10 Times More Interesting
If there’s one clothing detail I find myself gravitating toward over and over again, it’s an asymmetrical hem. Even the simplest dress, skirt, or top feels more interesting when it’s asymmetric. Since I tend to love basics, it’s an easy way to make everyday pieces feel a bit more unique.
Personally, I love a one-shoulder top or a skirt or dress with an off-kilter cut—like the Gabriel Dress from Geel, the Kesha Dress from With Jéan, and the Annette Tee Skirt Set from Free People. I also have the Aurora Halter Dress from Campbell & Kramer and the Hailey Off-Shoulder Dress from Démodémodé, both of which I love. I’ve even had J.Crew's Cashmere-Wool Blend Poncho has been on my wish list since last spring.
Typing the word “asymmetric” into Zara usually helps find pieces such as the Asymmetric Polka Dot Midi Skirt, the Asymmetric Short Dress, the Open-Back Halter Dress, and the Asymmetric Midi Dress.
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Audry Hiaoui is a writer based in New York. For Who What Wear, she specializes in emerging designers, independent labels, and brand discovery, as well as interviews both on and off camera. Her writing has appeared in AnOther, Wonderland, Office, Interview, Love, and i-D, among others, with multiple cover stories and features in print, and she has worked as an editorial producer for Vogue during fashion months. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from City, University of London, and has an extensive background in film, having worked for Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Vice UK as well as on various projects including documentaries and music videos and most recently as a writer's assistant on an upcoming HBO/A24 series.