One thing I always think about when I put my outfits together is how the outfit looks as a whole... Does it look frumpy? Or does it look professional and put-together? Obviously, the latter is what I am always going for. It may seem silly, but even when I'm going to the grocery store I like looking nice.
When I was in college, this was key. Being in school all day, I wanted to be comfortable, but I still wanted to look put together and fashionable. During my senior year, I took a marketing job that I worked in between classes. I didn't have a strict dress code, but I still found it to be absolutely vital to look professional, without being too overdressed for school.
Over the past couple years, I've found several ways to wear the casual pieces that make up my closet in professional and put together ways. Here are 10 tips to help you do the same!
1. Collared Shirts: I seriously love collared shirts. While I was working the marketing job, people would joke about how that's all I owned because I wore them so often. My favorite thing to do was wear them with jeans because it was comfortable and stylish.
2. Statement Jewelry: it's amazing what a statement necklace can do to an outfit. Whether it's a colorful piece or a monochromatic piece, statement jewelry can make any outfit pop and can bring multiple pieces together almost effortlessly. Also try: chunky bracelets, bold rings, and sparkly earrings.
3. Tuck your shirt in. One of the easiest ways to pull a casual outfit together is with a lose, casual tuck. It's easy, it only takes a moment, and it will look like you put in more effort than you actually did.
4. Wear a neat ballerina bun: Second day & third day old hair is my totally my thing... and when I go a few days without washing my hair, top knots are my go-to hairstyle. However, something about messy top knots just aren't that put together, but ballerina buns are and they require minimal effort!
5. Loafer flats: Meet my favorite types of shoes... ever. Loafers are casual, chic, fashionable, comfortable, and look good with almost any outfit! They're my go-to shoes to wear with jeans for a casual look.
6. Layer, Layer, Layer. This is honestly the best tip I can give on this topic. Adding layers to an outfit can completely transform a look, whether it's casual or dressed up. Try wearing collared shirts under other tops, layering blazers, scarves, etc.
7. Wear Ankle Booties with Jeans! Need an effortless way to bring an outfit from drab to fab? Throw on a pair of ankle booties! I promise this trick will pull any outfit with jeans together.
8. Don't be afraid to mix Colors. Get away from neutrals and blacks and whites. Although those are great color schemes, wearing lively colors will give you the 'put-together' look you're trying to achieve.
9. Wear a blazer. Blazers aren't just for the office. A blazer paired with jeans can create the perfect casual & put-together look!
10. Rock a bold lip. Last, but certainly not least, put on some lipstick. A bold, bright lip will brighten your face and liven your outfit in one quick step!
I hope you've enjoyed this guide on how to create a casual put-together outfit! I've linked some similar items below to these outfits if you interested!
