Sometimes a great outfit is all about versatility. Staple
pieces, neutral colors and appropriately fitting clothes have much to do with
how many occasions your outfit will work for.
The outfit I’m wearing below is simple, but it works for casual
Fridays at work, dinner afterwards and bar hopping later that night. And there’s
nothing wrong with simplistic outfits. In fact, you’ll end up wearing them more
and getting more bang for your buck out of pieces you’ve invested in.
Step #1: Find a neutral color you like.
Neutral colors aren’t always black and white, people. These
clay-colored jeans from Anthropologie are great for pairing with, and though
they have a purple undertone, they’re still neutral. Having colorful undertones keeps you from looking monochromatic. Other colors like this
include shades of beige and grey.
Outfit destinations:
Dinner
Concert
Gallery opening
Step #2: Choose pieces with subtle details.
The satin top, also manufactured by Anthropologie (literally my favorite store lately), is tailored perfectly. There’s nothing worse than trying on a cute tank or a blouse just to find that it hasn’t been cut and tailored properly to give you a flattering shape.
Though the tank is—dare I say simple—the draw strings on the side give it an elegant edge. It’s not too much, but not too little, either.
Step #3: Give those shoes another chance:
The leather Michael Kors wedges on my feet haven’t gotten much love lately. Last time I wore them was in March 2015, but since I paired them with this outfit, they’ve been making more appearances in my everyday outfits.
Maybe you’ve thrown something to the back of your closet to be forgotten forever or lost among the millions of other shoes you have? Well, go look for them! Maybe you didn't like them before, but as styles continue to change, so do your own personal tastes.
Pants & Tank: Anthropologie | Wedges: Michael Kors
{ Photography: Natalie Craig }
