27 Easy Yet Chic Outfits Fashion People Rely On All Year Round

What is it about easy outfit ideas that makes them just so hard to come by? Perhaps it's when we get swayed by trends or simply have too many options in a bursting wardrobe to think clearly. (See our ways to clear out a wardrobe if you're really struggling on this point.) Either way, we all have those days when getting dressed is a chore. And right now calls for the easiest outfits to avoid a sweat-inducing panic before the day even begins. You know, the low-maintenance dresses that only require well-chosen shoes to be complete. Or the throw-on two-piece that is comfortable to wear and effortlessly versatile with an accessory switch. Although these pieces need little introduction, each season, there are new recipes for success when it comes to creating the perfect look. 

So rather than getting in a tizzy, our team has decided to compile a list of easy outfit ideas for us to all reference in the future—and we'd very much like to share them with you. They are the foolproof looks that work without being too much of a challenge or causing morning hysteria.

The next time you're entirely bored of your wardrobe, just revisit the looks below and see what you've got to play with. Should your rails be lacking in a particular area and you'd like to remedy it, we've also found the perfect shopping options to re-create these influencer-approved outfits. Because we’re all about making your life easier. 

1. TWEED JACKET + FLARE JEANS

Easy Outfit Ideas: @alllisonho wears a tweed jacket and flare jeans

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@alllisonho

Style Notes: Prim bouclé jackets are having a moment right now but fashion devotees will know they never really go out of style. Pair them with of-the-moment denim for a swift way to feel elevated. 

Key Buy:

This classic style looks so chic with the matching shorts.

2. STRIPED SHIRT + WIDE-LEG JEANS + BIRKENSTOCKS

Easy Outfit Ideas: @taffymsipa wears a blue striped shirt and wide-leg jeans

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@taffymsipa

Style Notes: Relaxed shirts are a spring style staple, but if yours are beginning to feel fatigued, the addition of trending wide-leg denim will give them some pizzazz. 

Key Buy:

The easiest way to look instantly put-together.

3. JUMPER + SLIP SKIRT

Easy Outfit Ideas: @anoukyve wears a Breton jumper and a yellow slip skirt

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@anoukyve

Style Notes: This is the kind of trusty look you can pull out on any given day during any time of year and feel timeless in.

Key Buy:

You’ll get so much wear out of this versatile midi. 

4. OVERSIZED BLAZER + BLACK TROUSERS

Easy Outfit Ideas: @nlmarilyn styles an oversize blazer with black trousers

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@nlmarilyn

Style Notes: Is there any outfit that can’t be improved by the addition of an oversized blazer? We (we being Marilyn and me) think not. 

Key Buy:

An instant hero piece for your wardrobe.

5. TAILORED LINEN SET

Easy Outfit Ideas: @monikh with a linen co-ord

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@monikh

Style Notes: On days when comfort is your priority when leaving the house, reach for a loose-fit linen co-ord. Minimal effort, maximum polish.

Key Buy:

The back of this waistcoat is seriously good. 

6. COLOURFUL COTTON DRESS + MULES

Easy Outfit Ideas: @femmeblk wears a blue midi dress

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@femmeblk

Style Notes: I know it's obvious, but sometimes the plainest and most understated outfits really are the best. Look for a dress that does the talking, then accessorise it however you want.

Key Buy:

Our editors constantly rave about this dress.

7. BLAZER + STRIPED TROUSERS

Style Notes: Look like you've put all the effort into styling your outfit by wearing printed trousers with a blazer. Unexpected and oh-so cool.

Key Buy:

You'll wear these a thousand times—this season alone.

8. RELAXED SHIRT + WHITE SHORTS + TRAINERS

Easy Outfit Ideas: @deborabrosa wears a relaxed shirt and white shorts

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@deborabrosa

Style Notes: As soon as the sun comes out, grab your nearest pair of shorts and style them with a casual button-down. Easy peasy.

Key Buy:

You'll bring these back out every year. 

9. ECRU OVERALLS + BRIGHT TEE

Easy Outfit Ideas: @livpurvis wears ecru overalls and a red t-shirt

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@livpurvis

Style Notes: Overalls are continuing to trend this year, and I’ve noticed more and more fashion types wearing ecru iterations. A small update that packs a big style hit. 

Key Buy:

This style looks on-point layered over just about anything.

10. DOUBLE DENIM

Style Notes: Denim on denim is often overlooked, but it's a year-round staple that requires little to no styling to look pulled-together. 

Key Buy:

The topstitching makes this look so expensive.

11. SLOUCHY SUITING + TRAINERS

Style Notes: Co-ords are the instant outfit you should never be without. I love the relaxed suiting that’s coming through as the two-piece to know.

Key Buy:

The recycled silk blend adds to the elevated feel of this blazer. 

12.TUBE TOP + DENIM MAXI SKIRT

Easy Outfit Ideas: @raeannlangas wears a white tube top and denim maxi skirt

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@raeannlangas

Style Notes: Give your basics a Y2K overhaul with the addition of a floor-length denim skirt, like Rae.

Key Buy:

We love the distressed hem on this style. 

13. CARDIGAN + TAILORED TROUSERS

Easy Outfit Ideas: @_livmadeline wears a black cardigan and tailored trousers

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@_livmadeline

Style Notes: This is especially effective when you need to get ready in a hurry. Throw on your favourite tailored trousers and add a plain black cardigan to pull the look together.

Key Buy:

Don't let this one be the one that got away. 

14. WHITE TANK + ECRU JEANS

Style Notes: As you might've noticed, ecru denim is a big deal this season, and Lizzy shows just how easy it is to style with a simple white tank.

Key Buy:

An ultra-summery alternative to your blue denim.

15. SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT + CARGO TROUSERS

Easy Outfit Ideas: @smythsisters wears a short-sleeved top and cargo trousers

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@smythsisters

Style Notes: Short-sleeve tops are the cornerstone of every good spring wardrobe, but if your classic blue jeans aren’t hitting the style mark, switch in a cargo pant for extra fashion points.

16. GINGHAM DRESS + BOMBER JACKET

Easy Outfit Ideas: @vikilefevre wears a gingham dress and bomber jacket

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@vikilefevre

Style Notes: Gingham dresses keep cropping up on the ’gram now that we're heading into summer. Wear yours with a bomber jacket like Anne-Victoire for a look with some edge.

Key Buy:

If you don't already have a gingham dress in your wardrobe, look no further than this one.

17. WHITE COTTON BLOUSE + BLACK JEANS

Style Notes: For an evening out, there's no classier combination than a floaty white blouse and dark-wash jeans. Plus a read lip, of course.

18. LEATHER BIKER + MINI SKIRT

Easy Outfit Ideas: @claire_most wears a leather jacket and mini skirt

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@claire_most

Style Notes: Rock that short hemline with a trending biker jacket and you'll feel your absolute coolest. You can't go wrong with a top-to-toe noir look.

Key Buy:

I always turn to Mango for affordable and on-trend outerwear.

19. SIMPLE MIDI + HIGH-TOP TRAINERS

Style Notes: I'm all about those easy outfit wins when it comes to dressing. I want to look cool and chic, and no look ticks those boxes quite like this one does.

Key Buy:

Don't be afraid to keep things super simple.

20. WHITE BLAZER + PRINTED SKIRT

Easy Outfit Ideas: @frannfyne wears a white blazer and printed skirt

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@frannfyne

Style Notes: With a statement skirt in the mix, you can put little effort into the rest of your outfit and rest assured that it will still look on point.

21. BEIGE TONES + BLACK ACCESSORIES

Style Notes: This season is already looking to be dominated by beige. Seek out every possible shade you can, wear them together and add a smattering of black leather accessories for a fashion-person finish. Done.

Key Buy:

There's no outfit this belt won't immediately make feel glossy. 

22. CUT-OUT TOP + HIGH-WAISTED JEANS

Style Notes: One of the quickest ways to update your look is with a fun cut-out top, and a bright red style is ideal for cocktail hour.

Key Buy:

Cut-out tops are sticking around for 2023.

23. BOXY TEE + PLISSE TROUSERS

Style Notes: Chances are you have a few checked boxy T-shirts in your wardrobe, but do you ever wear them with plisse trousers? No? Let’s change that.

Key Buy:

Ganni has so many great graphic tees this season.

24. DENIM JACKET + CHINOS

Style Notes: Denim jackets are still all the rage this season. Make like Rachael Clifton, and elevate yours with chinos and fisherman sandals.

Key Buy:

Camel chinos are a great trouser option all-year-round.

25. SWEATSHIRT + TIERED SKIRT

Style Notes: Jeannine knows how to create fresh-looking ensembles with the pieces she already has in her wardrobe, and this sweatshirt-skirt look is one we want to re-create immediately. 

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26. GILET + SKINNY JEANS

Easy Outfit Ideas: Marissa wears a gilet and skinny jeans

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@ruerodier

Style Notes: Marissa Cox shows that a surefire way to give every outfit a cool edge is by layering. A longline gilet will be one of the hardest-working pieces in your wardrobe. Add a white tee underneath and skinny jeans for an instant win.

Key Buy:

Such a chic addition to any outfit. 

27. RETRO MINI DRESS + SILK HEADSCARF

Easy Outfit Ideas: @so.candice in a retro dress and headscarf

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@so.candice

Style Notes: It's the kind of timeless combination you could easily overlook, but you'll never be let down by a vintage-inspired dress and matching silk scarf. Make like Candice and opt for an uplifting summer palette.

Key Buy:

Reformation nails prints, every time.

Next Up: The 8 Best Shoes to Wear With Linen Trousers

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.