7 Painfully Easy Outfits I Recommend to My Busy Friends

Fun fact: I’m that fashion person in my friend group. You
know, the one that’s basically the sartorial sounding board. Yep,
when someone needs split-second style advice, I’m the go-to. What
can I say? I live for it. On that note, there’s one question I
seem to get asked by my inner circle more than anything else:
What’s a simple outfit
that’s fashionable but takes little to no effort to put
together?

My answer? Well, TBH, there are a few. I actually have
seven painfully easy
outfit formulas (consisting of about three pieces or less) I
keep in my back pocket to suggest to my friends when they need
something chic using items in their closets. But rather than
continue chit-chatting about them here, I thought I’d offer up a
bit of visual inspiration below to highlight my A+ fits for those
on the go. Keep scrolling to check out my fail-proof outfit ideas
for a multitude of occasions that are well-suited for every busy
soul out there. Oh, I also shopped out each look in case you do
want to add a few simple pieces to your arsenal as well.

This
ensemble may seem totally high-concept at first glance, but it’s
super simple to re-create. All you really need is a colored skirt,
a chunky knit, and ankle boots. Yep, three easy pieces to master a
forward fit.

Have
a pair of printed trousers in your arsenal? Great. Make them the
hero of your outfit and team them with a black turtleneck and
booties. If you want a little something extra, toss on a trench as
well. Done and done.

You
just simply can’t deny the power of the one-and-done dress.
Seriously. If you throw on a statement-making printed style, you
literally need nothing more than your go-to shoes, and you have
yourself an instant outfit.

If
you’re on the hunt for the coolest denim look of the moment, grab
your straight-leg jeans, throw on a detailed sweater, and step into
those black booties. That’s it.

Grabbing
a suit when you need an elevated look is basically a no-brainer.
The main reason? It requires low sartorial energy. As in, there’s
barely any coordination involved other than adding a classic white
T-shirt and heels.

A
patterned midi skirt really does go a long way. Simply add a basic
blouse and heels, and voilà, you’ve got a sophisticated 9-to-5
fit.

If
you’re not a dress person, but still want to live by that
throw-on-and-go mentality, don’t underestimate the power of the
jumpsuit. Toss it on with your favorite pair of shoes and you’ll
look chic (with no effort).