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5 ways I styled my favorite outfit formula

5 ways I styled my favorite outfit formula

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Emily Schuman
Nov 21, 2024
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Whenever I’m underwhelmed by what’s in my closet, I return to the basics: a white cotton t-shirt and straight-leg jeans. It’s an outfit my 20-something-year-old self would have been bored by, but that’s also the same girl who used to love neon beanies, short frilly dresses, and oversized belts with nearly everything. Sure, it’s a simple formula, but it works every single time, no matter the occasion, as I reminded myself of five looks using the same base.

Denim Coat, T-Shirt, Jeans, Clogs, Sunglasses (similar here), Vintage Crewneck (similar here), Hoops, iPhone Case

A relaxed Canadian tuxedo, ideal for running errands. If I wear a longer piece, like a denim chore coat, I’ll leave it open so the eye goes to my waist instead of down to where the outer layer hits my thigh.

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