Get Out the Door Faster With 5 Outfit Formulas
A few months ago, I shared my tips on nailing expensive style on a budget, and now I’m back to let you in on another fashion editor secret: sometimes, a stylish outfit is the result of a reliable formula rather than in-the-moment creativity. Don’t get me wrong, spontaneity is great and can definitely lead to some amazing looks. But when you’re rushing to get out the door, feeling uninspired to put something together from scratch, or even transitioning to new motherhood like Tienlyn, a formulaic approach can come in handy to help you look and feel your best without using up a ton of brain power. Ahead, I’m sharing a handful of outfit formulas I rely on weekly that are as easy as 1, 2, 3 (literally) and that make me feel stylish and confident every single time.
1. Longline Blazer + Slip Dress + Kitten Heels
Style Tip: Look for a blazer with sharp lines instead of rounded corners for a more streamlined look.
2. Sleeve Blouse + High-Waisted Wide-Leg Pants + Flats
Style Tip: Balance the extra fabric of the voluminous sleeves by showing some ankle.
3. Cropped Sweater + Slip Skirt + Tall Boots
Style Tip: If you want to show off more of your boots or flash a little skin, look for a slip skirt with a high side slit.
4. Wide-Leg Jumpsuit + Duster Coat + Flats
Style Tip: Juxtapose a more structured jumpsuit with a drapey duster.
5. Midi Shirtdress + High-Waisted Straight-Leg Jeans + Kitten Heels
Style Tip: Wear the shirtdress as a top buttoned down to the waistband of your jeans and unbuttoned the rest of the way for some movement.
For the most part, you can take these outfit formulas from season to season with just a little tweaking. For example, swap the blazer for a thicker coat and layer a thin turtleneck underneath the slip dress and jumpsuit for winter, or ditch the tall boots in favor of ankle boots for summer. Plus, all these outfits work with simple white vans. The beauty of these formulas is that you can tweak and evolve them to best suit you!
ABOUT THE WRITER:
Stephanie Nguyen is a fashion editor for POPSUGAR and a Bay Area native. With her editorial eye and luxury market expertise, she covers the latest trends and must have products both for her work at POPSUGAR, as well as on her own personal style blog, Sunkissed Steph, which focuses on her preference for creating minimal, urban looks. She has been featured in WWD, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle Spain, ABC, and Lucky Magazine. As a quintessential California girl, sunshine, avocado toast, vintage Levi’s, and matcha lattes are just a few things she can’t live without.
