The Easy Chic


Photo by [auro].

With all the travelling I’ve been doing lately, it’s starting to feel like a day planner/personal assistant required task just to get presentable in the morning. Not only am I exhausted (can’t wait until THAT stops), but looking in my dissheveled/incomplete closet feels similar to what I assume staring down the barrel of a shotgun feels like – make a decision quickly, or it’s alllllll over. Over-thinking breeds bad decisions, and under-thinking breeds even worse: boredom.

So as I scroll through the latest posts of some of my favorite, and best dressed blogging colleagues, I can’t help but wonder: Is there a no-fuss way to achieve an acceptable, comfortable level of polish without needing a cup of coffee and a protractor?

Okay, maybe it’s only that tough after a particular type of previous evening, but it still happens, doesn’t it?

Well, if not, humor me, because I think I’ve come up with an answer.

There are typically ___ components of an outfit or look that take it from “eh” to polished:

  • A focal point
  • Flattering cut
  • An air of effortlessness

Typically, that last one comes less from the clothing and more from you. But the other two have an easy option.

A graphic tee, cropped pants, and statement shoes are all you need to leave the house looking dandy on those mornings when life is just a little harder than usual. If you want to go the extra mile, add a fitted blazer on top for 100% completion.


Photo by Phil and Pam.

xoxo.

Probably watching Netflix.