6 Effortless Outfits That Make You Look Put Together
Sponsor Content Created With Bloomingdale's
If your approach to getting dressed has typically been a bit black and white (i.e., there are polished looks and casual looks, and never the twain shall meet), we'd like to formally welcome you into the much more exciting gray area. As you've likely noticed, we're living in a time where celebs style their track pants with heels—a time where the best-dressed women at any party are almost always the ones rocking sneakers beneath their formal dresses. We'll admit that this way of dressing can be a bit intimidating at first, though, so we asked Viktoria Dahlberg and Jourdan Sloane, two pros at the polished-meets-casual vibe, to show us how it's done. They're sharing all of their styling tips, along with six must-copy outfits from Theory (available at Bloomingdale's) that make it all so easy to pull off.
Viktoria Dahlberg
"Comfortable clothes that look amazing are my staple," Dahlberg tells us, which pretty much sums up the entire idea behind looking casual yet put together. It's as simple as wearing tailored pieces in soft fabrics, like these cropped linen trousers and this breezy tank. Some may call it cheating; we call it genius.
Not really in the mood to piece together two separate garments? Not a problem. We're out here singing praises for Dahlberg's easy dress-and-booties combo. It's the ultimate outfit for fooling people into thinking you meant to dress up.
Although Dahlberg says her style has remained steady for years, we agree with her—classic is never boring. See the proof here in her sleek black jumpsuit and white leather sneakers (both closet staples in their own right). When paired together, though, they offer that super-chic vibe we've come to expect from this NYC girl.
Jourdan Sloane
Sloane's version of "polished casual" involves striking that perfect balance between conservative and edgy. Here she tones down her white over-the-knee boots with a T-shirt style shift dress. We're also really into the way her on-trend chain belt cinches in just the right way, providing extra shape and movement.
For those truly off-duty days, no one ever said you had to look sloppy. Keep things casual à la Sloane with a tied-up tee, slouchy pants, and sneakers so comfortable you won't regret running errands on the complete opposite side of town. End up needing to head straight off to dinner? Just throw on a sweater and you'll be good to go.
The best piece of advice Sloan has ever received? "Never dress for an occasion, trend, or person," she tells us. Now that we've pinned this quote to our Pinterest boards, we'll be re-creating the look for ourselves. Key styling advice: "The sporty track pants paired with the more feminine maxi cardigan creates a nice balance," she notes.
Michaela Bushkin is the fashion director on the branded content team, leading the strategy for our fashion and luxury partners. She specializes in content creation and styling for photo and video shoots, specifically acrossBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and Marie Claire. She spends her free time online shopping (or "researching" as she likes to call it), reading at the beach, and trying as many new restaurants in L.A. as possible.
-
I'm Already Prepping My Summer Wardrobe—16 Camp-Inspired Pieces I'm Loving
Sponsor Content Created With Bloomingdale's
By Raina Mendonça
-
This Exclusive Spring Collection Is the Answer to All My Fashion Prayers
Sponsor Content Created With Bloomingdale's
By Raina Mendonça
-
Sofia Richie Grainge's Stylist Just Designed the Prettiest Spring Pieces Under $200
They're bound to sell out.
By Drew Elovitz
-
2 Weddings 2 Weeks Apart: Here's How I Tackled Wedding Guest Dressing
If your presence is your present, be a well-wrapped one.
By Perveen Singh
-
Resortwear Is on My Mind—Here's What I'm Eyeing for My Next Vacation
The tropics are calling my name.
By Emma Walsh
-
I Was on a Shopping Hiatus Until I Came Across These Chic Accessories
They speak for themselves.
By Humaa Hussain
-
I Polled My Editor Friends, and These Are the Fine-Jewelry Pieces They All Love
There's no one else I'd trust.
By Humaa Hussain
-
I'm a Fashion Editor, and I Will Always Stand By This On-Trend Shoe
No one can tell me otherwise.
By Humaa Hussain