Jersey Girl.
The secret to wearing jersey material and not looking like you just rolled out of bed is to wear tailored jersey. A fitted cotton/lycra baby-doll top works over leggings or with cargo pants. Brands like Ella Moss and Velvet make super-comfortable and -stylish cotton-blend dresses and tops.
Don’t-Care Casual.
You know how some people just “throw on” shorts, a t-shirt, and sneakers and look fabulous? Don’t you hate them? Looking great wearing shorts and a t-shirt requires two things: a good fit and clean, new-looking pieces (not the free oversize tee you got from a team-building exercise). A sharp-looking pair of kicks (I love Vans—no laces! But nearly every sneaker brand makes some stylish models) with crisp white socks, straight-leg, just-above-the knee shorts, and a plain, well-fitted tee will get you through a day of weekend errands with aplomb. Accessorize with a wide-band watch, a colorful belt, earrings, and a canvas shoulder bag. One of my favorite sources of casual-but-cool shorts (with ample pockets!), pants, and bags is skateboard shops. Who knew?
On Yer Feet.
I just can’t deal with laces or straps for day-to-day wear. Too much work. Two basic types of shoes are all you need in spring and summer to up the style ante. First, the ballet flat: it works with jeans, capris, longer shorts, skirts, and dresses. A sound investment. Secondly, the leather slip-on sandal: you just can’t make a plastic flip-flop look good. Investing in one pair of comfy leather sandals dresses up cargo pants and looks great with skirts. And in the end it’s more comfy than having that thong between your toes anyway.
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