Any Time My Wardrobe Feels Boring, I Turn to These Cute, Easy-to-Copy Outfits (2024)

If theinterchangeable weather hadn't already made this month incredibly difficult to dress for, taking stock of the pieces in my wardrobe revealed a terrible secret. I am habitual buyer of the same few pieces. Should you take a look through my closet and expect to find a whole host of colours, textures, and prints, I hate to disappoint, but this creature of habit has gotcapsule dressing down to a (white) T. Alongside stacks of jeans in different washes are tank tops for summer, simple knits for autumn, and the jersey dresses and waistcoats that I wear all year round, and while this selection serves me well, it can feel a little bit samey.

Whenever I get bored and incorrectly announce that I have "nothing" to wear, I take a look through my saved folder for inspiration. There's influencer outfits, pieces on my wishlist, celebrity street style pics and recommendations from my fellow editors, but if there is one thing thateverything in my fashiontreasure trove has in common, it's simplicity.

It's true—some of the easiest outfits really are the very best.Breakdown the components of a chic look and i'm confident you'll find an assembly of basics that on their own might not feel very inspiring, but layer them up together et voila, a look worth showcasing. Add a blazer to the same t-shirt andleggings you wear around the house and you've got "quiet luxury". Trade your casual jeans for acute skirt a la Anouk (pictured above) and a black vest suddenly makes it into date night territory.

Not convinced? Keep scrolling. I've picked out some easy basicsthat everyone has in their closetto put together 7 cute yet simple outfits that are low maintenance but high impact to help you banish wardrobe boredom. You can always thank me later.

LEATHER JACKET + TANK TOP + JEANS + MULES

Style Notes: There's a reason that the A-list always come back to the same off-duty uniform. The leather jacket and jeans are a timeless combination that brings edge to even the most casual basics—just add sleek accessories to elevate the final look.

MINI DRESS + JUMPER + MARY JANE BALLET SHOES

Style Notes:There's something retro about pairing a mini hemline and a ballet flat, but we've never gone wrong taking tips fromacross the channel, and this is the pinnacle ofchic French styling.

KNIT CO-ORD + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS

Style Notes: Want to get ready in 5 minutes but look like it took an hour? You're going to need a good co-ord. This matchy-matchy instant outfit always looks expensive, but especially when paired with a glossy boot for autumn.

OVERSIZED KNIT + LEGGINGS + KNEE-HIGH FLAT BOOTS

Style Notes: Everyone has a pair of leggings reserved for loungewear, but fashion peopleare styling up simple black leggings with everything fromstructuredblazers toslingback heels.Expect to see much more of this staple basic, as they can createoffice-appropriate looks, eveningoutfits and plenty of casual everyday ensembles.

SLIP DRESS + CARDIGAN + TRAINERS + CROSSBODY BAG

Style Notes: The easiest way to transition your summer dress into autumn is by adding a chunky knit, and throw a pair of trainers into the mix and you've got an outfit that is as cute as it is comfortable. Win, win.

WHITE SHIRT + WIDE-LEG TROUSERS

Style Notes: Last but by no means least, the white shirt—one of the few pieces in your wardrobe you can style for any occasion and wear all year round. Nothing works better with this staple than classic tailoring,and a wide-leg trouser and flat shoe look even better with a statement red lip.

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