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.

• Alloy “LOVE” Shirt – $22.50
• GAP Denim Cropped Pants – $49.50
• delia*s Ellie Cord Blazer – $54.50
• J.Renee Women’s Gizmo Pump from Amazon – $89.95 $26.99

• Nurture “Erin” Pants from Dillard’s – $99 $41.58
• The Who Tee from delia*s – $32.50
• Lauren Jeans Corduroy Jacket from Amazon – $158 $78.40
• Madden Girl “Nemmo” in Patent Taupe – $49.95

xoxo.