Style rule: If it doesn’t go with anything, it goes with everything

The article introduces a fresh fashion catchphrase: "If It Doesn’t Go With Anything, It Goes With Everything", presented as both a new rule and a deliberate kick against rules.

It argues that style balances rules and rebellion: rules simplify dressing, give a sense of control and make social signals legible, while friction and forward movement keep fashion interesting. Small acts of licence — a red lip with a plain dress, vintage jeans with a smart blazer and heels — are offered as examples of how tension lifts an outfit from competent to compelling.

The piece frames the catchphrase as an "anti-match" system that expands last year’s Wrong Shoe Theory, suggesting any singular, odd piece can energise an outfit and rescue wardrobe orphans. Examples cited include wearing a rainbow crochet jacket over a zebra-striped shift dress, treating leopard print as a neutral, or layering a band or slogan T‑shirt under a blazer — visually illogical but effective, the article says.

The author presents the idea as a practical tool for solving the “what shall I wear” question, positioning it as a rule that deliberately breaks rules and inviting readers to experiment with mismatching to make looks more interesting.

Key Topics

Culture, Julia Sarr-jamois, Wrong Shoe Theory, Leopard Print, Band T-shirt, Zebra Print