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Style by Numbers: 7 Easy Casual Outfit Ideas

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As with any casual outfit, comfortable shoes work best. Try patent-leather mules for the perfect blend of style and comfort. Then finish off the ensemble with a denim saddle bag.

Wear this outfit and your friends will start wondering who your personal shopper is. 

2. Button-down shirt with jeans

Outfit ingredients

  • Oversized white cotton shirt
  • High-waist, cropped, straight-leg jeans
  • Saddle bag
  • Toe pumps

Directions

Put on your loose or oversized button-down shirt and tuck it in your straight jeans. When it gets cold, you can tie a beige sweater over your shoulders. Finish things off with a saddle bag and classic, low-heel toe pumps. 

3. Prints charming

Outfit collage: belted patterned skirt, neutral top and black flats
Topshop Ribbed Tee / Farrow Wanda Skirt / Alpine Swiss Flats

Outfit ingredients

  • Neutral top
  • Patterned skirt with tie-waist
  • Black ballet flats

Directions

Team a neutral color top with your patterned skirt. A shorter top works well here, so you can show off your waist and the skirt’s built-in belt. Anchor the outfit with comfy black flats.

4. Three staples + one statement piece

Your staples

  • Button-downs
  • Blouses
  • Dark denim jeans 
  • Knee-length pencil skirts
  • Ankle boots
  • Block heels

Your statement pieces

  • Necklaces
  • Scarves
  • Flashy hair clip

Directions

The rule is simple here: just pick three staples and one statement piece to make an outfit. This recipe is perfect to use on repeat for the office. Just make sure you have work-friendly clothing staples and an assortment of chic accessories on hand.

5. Three classics + one trendy 

The fashion gods are fickle. Anything can go out of style in a blink of an eye and then, suddenly, your wardrobe is last year’s news. But you don’t have to stay away from the trends entirely — just don’t spend too much on them. Try shopping fast-fashion stores like H&M and focusing on less expensive accessories.

Your classics

  • Dark-wash jeans
  • Pencil skirt
  • Trench coat
  • White tee shirt
  • Black pumps
  • Blazer
  • Button-up blouse

Your trendy pieces

  • Sheer duster
  • Animal print cardigan
  • Faux-fleece jacket
  • Boxy-tie front shirt
  • Long-sleeved bodysuit
  • Maxi dress
  • High-waisted trousers
  • Button-up skirt
  • Cut-out sandals
  • Slip-on animal print sneakers

Directions

Choose 3 classic clothing pieces and pick a trendy one to go with your overall outfit. Easy, right?

6. Bold and beautiful

Outfit ingredients

  • Solid-colored top
  • Patterned skirt
  • Sling-back heels

Directions

This no-fail outfit is casual with a touch of glam. Pair a solid-colored top with a patterned skirt. Finish things off elegantly with sling-back heels and you’re ready to go.

7. Sweater with beads

Outfit Ingredients

  • Sweater with a wide neckline
  • Skinny trousers
  • Flat ankle boots
  • Beaded necklace and other jewelry

Directions

Start out with your wide-neck sweater and layer a chunky, beaded necklace over the top. Complete your trendy casual look with skinny trousers and flat ankle boots. Add earrings and a bracelet too if you’re feeling flashy.

These casual outfit ideas work for women of all ages, and can easily be adapted to use for work. Give them a shot and let us know how it goes!