OUTFIT FORMULAS

TAKING THE FUNK OUT OF YOU AND PUTTING INTO YOUR FASHION.

So here's the story about this thing called life. It moves. We have moments of highs, moments of slow and steady and then, unfortunately, the low moments too. We get thrown curve balls we didn't see coming and life can sometimes run away with us, while we try to do it all. Life moves and it evolves and we have no choice but to move and evolve with it. No matter which part of the journey we are in, we get up and we get dressed. Don't you worry, I wasn't about to get that deep, I just needed to get us to the point of life where fashion plays its part.

I am a true believer in getting up and getting dressed. Feeling good about how we appear on the outside can make a huge impact on how we feel on the inside. I have also learnt that in the moments of slow and steady we have more time to give to ourselves, but in the times where we are feeling a little less in control it can be hard to focus on how we present ourselves to the world.

So how do we break out of throwing on gym leggings and a hoodie but still put in minimal effort into getting dressed but come out with maximum impact and looking well put together? The answer is easy, OUTFIT FORMULAS.

Here are 5 tried and tested formulas that I am living by at the moment. These promise to get you through the work week. I then give full permission to not get out your pjs for the weekend, deal?

MONDAY - DOUBLE DENIM
THE FORMULA: denim shirt + denim jeans + statement shoe + accessories
WHY THIS WORKS: It's classic. It's timeless. You probably own it all already and it's always chic. You can have the denim match in the same shade or like below make them clash a little. There is no rule of the shape of your denim or whether you choose to tuck in or not.
STYLE TIP: Breaking up the denim with accessories and throwing on a statement shoe will make this outfit your own.

OUTFIT LINKS: SHIRT | JEANS | SCARF | SHOES | BAG | BANGLES

TUESDAY- PRETTY PREPPY
THE FORMULA: Statement skirt + white tee + grey jumper + a layer + dainty accessories
WHY THIS WORKS: The skirt will elevate your look with minimal effort. Stepping out of the norm of jeans or trousers makes heads turn. It's that easy.
STYLE TIP: Teaming it with the simple and classic tee and grey jumper makes it appear effortless but put together

OUTFIT LINKS: JACKET | JUMPER | TEE | SKIRT | SHOES | SUNNIES | NECKLACE | BAG

WEDNESDAY- COORDINATED HUMPDAY
THE FORMULA: 1 co-ord + a layer + flat shoes + simple accessories
WHY IT WORKS: It takes no thought. The fact they already match means you don't even have to think what to pair it with. The hardest part of this is deciding whether to tuck in your top or not.
STYLE TIP: Adding a layering piece will break up the print and elevate the outfit from looking too much like pjs. Keep your accessories minimal to allow the co-ord to do the talking.

OUTFIT LINKS: CO-ORD | GILET | EARRINGS | BAG | SHOES

THURSDAY- TRENDY TAILORING
THE FORMULA: Tailored trousers + white tee + a layer + simple flats + bold accessories
WHY IT WORKS: a pair of tailored trousers screams I have my shit together. It doesn't have to be true for it to scream it. Teaming them with a simple white tee brings it down a notch, making it easy to wear almost anywhere. Add a layering piece to tie it all together.
STYLE TIP: Adding chunky exciting jewellery to the neutralness of the trousers and tee takes the outfit from bland too bold.

OUTFIT LINKS: JACKET | TEE | TROUSERS | NECKLACE | BAG | SHOES

FRIDAY - HIGH LOW WEEKEND
FORMULA: Collared shirt + tracksuit pants + polished flats + simple accessories
WHY IT WORKS: Pairing a classic workwear shirt with loungewear creates the perfect art of high low dressing. Throw in some polished flats to mirror the shirt and you have aced sophisticated athleisure wear.
STYLE TIP: To be bang on trend for A/W tie a jumper around your waist and half tuck your shirt.

OUTFIT LINKS: SHIRT | TROUSERS | CAP | GLASSES | SHOES | BAG

For full transparency I have just finished this blog (on a Saturday) and read it out loud to my husband who laughed and said “you only got out of bed at 11 and threw on gym leggings and my t-shirt for yoga and a walk.” Like I said, these formulas are to get you through the week. Come the weekend I serve you a glass of wine in pjs!

I really hope you loved reading that as much as I loved writing it. It felt great to leave my worries behind for just a little while.

Big love
C xx

PS. I apologise for my subtitle, I’ll see myself out now ; )