What to Wear When You Don’t Know What to Wear

January 16, 2017

What to wear when you don’t know what to wear? I think this question is something all of us face from time to time. You know the feeling: standing in your closet staring at your clothes in frustration. As I mentioned in last week’s post, I have been shopping my closet more in this post-baby season of life. I did it during pregnancy too as it was a time when I had a more limited wardrobe. I’ve found myself pondering this question more and more. My answer?

What to Wear When You Don’t Know What to Wear

  1. Start with your favorite pair of jeans.
  2. Pair with a casual, neutral top – Whether a sweater, tee, or blouse, pick a neutral color or stripe you’ve always loved. One of my favorite ways to do this is to go monochrome like I did today. If you’ve picked black jeans or grey jeans, select a black or grey top. If you’ve picked regular denim, consider a stripe or even a plaid. White denim pairs really well with chambray.
  3. Add an accessory – Opt for either a scarf or a great layer like a moto jacket (my go-to recently).
  4. Finish with your favorite shoe – I almost always pick a pair of ankle booties.

Outfits like these are never complicated but always chic and effortless. Out of all the things I post, these seem to be a reader favorite. Sometimes I think I need to make every outfit something really special and unique. While there is definitely a place for those combinations, the truth is this kind of look resonates with us all.

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What to Wear When You Don’t Know What to Wear

Jeans (sooo flattering & under $60!): Nordstrom // Scarf: Free People // Booties: Sam Edelman (on sale!) // Purse: Rebecca Minkoff // Similar Sweater here and here // Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Other Examples

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127 Comments

  • Reply Jackie January 20, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    How fab is your fringe scarf! I agree, you can never go wrong with a great pair of denim and a casual neutral top. Classic and chic!

    xo, Jackie
    stylemydreams.com

  • Reply Laura Boswell January 19, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    Love this entire outfit. I love having that one look you know you can always go to!

  • Reply Catherine Xiang January 19, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    Loved this post! Those steps always lead to a chic, effortless look 🙂 Almost like a model off-duty vibe!

    Catherine
    http://www.thestylesynapse.com/

  • Reply Andrea@WellnessNotes January 19, 2017 at 9:52 am

    I love this outfit! It’s simple yet chic and put together! Brown and grey is such a nice combo! Looking fabulous!

    Andrea
    Andrea’s Wellness Notes

  • Reply Abby January 19, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Love the styling tips! I have a lot of these days when I just stare in my closet trying to decide what to wear.

    Abby of Life in the Fash Lane

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