Top 5 Tips for Mapping Out a Full Week of Style
Tip #1: Start with Staple Items
Staples are those can’t-live-without pieces that will ground your looks for the week. Think a classic pair of jeans, a chic leather jacket, a white button down, and great boots. Staples are versatile for styling a variety of outfit combos and can be worn multiple times throughout the week without anyone picking up on it. Use these pieces as the center of your outfits, and build from there!
Tip #2: Add in Something On Trend
Staples are timeless, but when paired with trend driven items you instantly have a fresh, of-the-moment look. Since trend items tend to be statement pieces, think of them as additions to your outfit. A great way to sprinkle in trend is with your accessories. Pick a bag or shoe in seasonal hue, print, or material, mix it with your more classic staples, and voila! You have a current look that is still chic and elevated.
Tip #3: Re-Wear Items in New Ways
While re-wearing an entire outfit within the same week may read “I didn’t have time to do laundry,” re-wearing certain items from your outfits in new ways can make them nearly unrecognizable from the day before! The same blazer can read “day time professional” with printed pants and a button down, or “chill weekend wear” paired with a slouchy hoodie and jeans. Don’t be afraid to experiment with wearing an item in new and unexpected ways!
Tip #4: Pick Transitional Outfits
Every fashion magazine’s favorite phrase? “Day to Night.” And while you’re probably not transitioning every day to a night out, it’s helpful to mix in a few day to night outfits in your weekly rotation. Our go to day to night outfit? A great pair of jeans and a blouse. Pair with a blazer and flats for day, and slip on a pair of heels and big earrings to make it read evening. These transitional outfits will save you a trip home between work and the restaurant--and who doesn’t love an extra happy hour!
Tip #5: Dress for Reality
When thinking about the “reality” of your week, be realistic about the physical demands and weather forecast that are in store for each day. Yes, that pair of heels may go perfectly with your chosen outfit. But if your day involves running all around town, it’s still best to opt for a more walkable shoe. The same goes for weather. While we all love a suede bag, we definitely don’t love to see it ruined in a downpour. Check the weather forecast for the week ahead, and pick durable clothing and materials on days that call for it.
