If there’s one thing we all love, it’s a good fashion hack, and the latest styling trend to make the rounds on TikTok is no exception. Meet ‘sandwiching’. No, we’re not talking food, we’re talking a super simple and easy way to give your outfits more flair and coordination with minimal effort. Yes, this styling hack will save you tons of time when you’re running late for work in the morning, and it will instantly elevate your outfit. Bet that got your attention.
how does sandwiching work?
First, select a colour for your “bread”, aka the foundation of your outfit. Next, decide on an item to serve as your “filling”, which needs to be a different colour. This filling should be positioned between the bread. Literally like a sandwich. It could be an undershirt, a shirt tucked under a jacket or even a belt to break up a monotone ensemble.
The end result is an effortlessly stylish outfit with the appeal of a monochrome look but with interesting depth and layers. It could be as simple as wearing a white blouse, a black pair of pants and a white pair of heels. Or, for a more laid-back look, try a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. Just like actual sandwiches, the options are endless.
Click through for some of our favourite sandwiching looks.
As explained by British style influencer Lydia Tomlinson, “If you think about a sandwich, it has the bread at the top, the bread at the bottom and something different in the middle. This in turn creates a balanced effect to the sandwich. The same rules can be applied to your outfits.” Simple. But oh so effective.
So, the next time you’re feeling hungry for a cute outfit, make a sandwich.
