Shop Your Closet
Recharge your wardrobe by reworking the essentials you already have in your closet. Mix and match these nine hard-working basics for a week's worth of looks.
P.S. The shoes are extra—and staples you probably already have in your closet!
Sunday
Soak up a lazy Sunday in chic yet laid-back style. Pair the olive-green chinos with the gray racerback tank and the neon-pink cardigan for the weekend’s answer to a three-piece suit. Keep the vibe cool and casual by half-tucking the shirt, pushing up the sweater sleeves and rolling up the pants. A classic canvas sneaker seals the deal.
To buy: Racerback Tank, $40; Colored Cardigan, $188; Chinos, $80; Converse Sneaker, $50
Monday
Face the first of the frantic five weekdays with a look that’s polished yet playful. Pair the gray T-shirt dress with the black blazer, and add a low-heeled black bootie for an effortlessly cool look.
To buy: T-shirt Dress, $94; Blazer, $35; Bootie, $130
Tuesday
Got a meeting? Having a leisurely ladies’ lunch? Dress the part in the black pencil skirt and crisp white button-down. Throw on—or simply toss over your shoulders—the pink cardigan for a pop of color. A medium-high-heel pump keeps the look haute without the hurt.
To buy: Pencil Skirt, $40; Button-down Shirt, $70; Pump, $148
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Wednesday
Make midweek more modern by topping your favorite dark wash skinny jeans with a nautical-inspired striped long sleeve T-shirt and the black blazer. Roll up the jeans to reveal the full look of the black ankle bootie.
To buy: Jeans, $50; Striped Shirt, $45
Thursday
Need a look that will take you from desk to dinner? Try the slim black pencil skirt with the sleek yet sophisticated racerback tank and pumps. Add the black blazer from 9 to 5, but lose it after sunset.
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Friday
Make casual Friday more fashionable than frumpy by layering the striped tee over the white button-down and pairing them with the chinos. Roll up the pants, and slip into the black bootie for a look that works both on and off duty.
Saturday
Between hitting the playground, cruising the farmers' market and going to a kid’s birthday party or two, Saturdays are often the busiest day of the week. Keep your look classically casual with the simple-but-chic combination of the dark denim jeans, white button-down and sneakers. Tie the pink cardigan over your shoulders in case of a sudden chill.
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