There are fashion rules that you should never disobey, but there are also some that you need to break from time to time in order to look your best. Here are several of them:

Sneakers Are for the Gym

Who says you can't wear your pair of Nikes and look fashionable at the same time? Sneakers are good for the gym, but they can also look better outside if you know how to wear them. The key is to ditch the socks and to wear a tailored coat partnered with a pair of button-down, cropped pants.

Sequins Are Only For Night Outs

The shiny texture of sequins make them perfect for evening dates, but do you know that you can wear them during the day as well? Mix your sequin top with simple items such as a plain white tee and a pair of jeans. Sequins also match perfectly with an army jacket. Try it out to give your sequin a new purpose.

Socks and Sandals are a No-No

Yes, you'll probably look like a tourist from the 80's if you're going to wear socks on your sandals, but not if you know the trick to it. The secret is to wear it only in the winter as it's the time that it will be most appropriate.

Faux Fur Looks Cut-Rate

You don't need to spend thousands of dollars on clothing and accessories to look fashionable. Today, there are faux fur items that doesn't look cheap, but very realistic and classy. Try going for a natural-colored scarf to pair with your black winter outfit. You'll never believe how something inexpensive can make you look so elegant.

Never Let Your Bra Show

Your bra peeking out doesn't indicate un-ladylikeness at all. In fact, it's sometimes better than exposing your skin. Keep everything conservative by opting for a turtle-neck blouse or let your bra peek from a silk top.

Horizontal Stripes Make You Look Big

In most cases, yes, but if you can keep the striped expanse limited, you can pull this trick off. A good move would be to slip a blazer on or a denim coat or jacket to give the stripes limited exposure.

Never Mix Prints

This is a good rule to keep, but not if you know what items to mix and match. If you're pairing two items with competing prints and patterns, then you'll be looking for trouble. Pick prints and patterns that belong to the same family to get perfect results!

Your Belt and Shoes Should Always Match

Belts used to come in two colors only: black and brown. Perhaps this is the reason this fashion rule was conceived. Nowadays, it's totally okay to wear belts and shoes that do not match, although you would want to start with colors that are easy to pair.

Less Is More

You have been told to always remove one accessory before leaving the house as less is more when it comes to fashion. Not all the time, though, especially during winter time when a cold weather outfit can provide you with a chance to pile up on the bling.