Effortless elegance is my fashion goal when it comes to everyday dressing these days. In short, I like outfits that make me feel polished and put-together but require very little effort. Let's be honest, when it's cold and gray out, I'm not always feeling very inspired to assemble anything extraordinary. Instead, I like to rely on a handful of simple yet sophisticated outfit combinations that I can put together easily and will make me look 10 times chicer.
If you, too, need some inspiration this winter, are stuck in a sweatpant rut, or just need some easy looks that you can wear now until spring, then take a look below. I've scrolled through some of our favorite fashion accounts and selected seven simple outfits that are super easy to put together and you can quickly achieve a chic and cohesive look—zero effort required. You're welcome.
Elevate a pair of loose jeans and a basic white T-shirt with an elegant long black coat and elevated black accessories. Try incorporating kitten heel boots, a trend-forward East-West bag, leather gloves, and a black belt. It's simple, sophisticated, and stylish.
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Our favorite French fashion influencers prove that brown and black is, in fact, a perfect color combination that oozes elegance. Opt for sophisticated layering in this season's trending espresso-brown hues and finish the look with a simple black coat and accessories.
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For a business-chic, back-to-work look, opt for a monochromatic outfit. Give a pair of polished tailored trousers an upgrade by pairing them with a fashion-forward cape-style top and shirt for a power look that will wow.
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Nothing exudes a casual-chic look more than relaxed jeans, a turtleneck, a long wool overcoat, suede loafers, and a baseball cap. Choose this season's rich dark chocolate brown hues as your color palette.
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For an elevated take on classics, opt for black wide-leg jeans and a white button-down to pair with a versatile taupe long wool coat. It's a look that will take you seamlessly through winter and into spring.
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What's the perfect effortlessly chic outfit formula to see you from winter to spring? A sophisticated tweed jacket, low and loose jeans, ballet flats, and an elegant handbag. I'll be wearing this one on repeat.
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Give your simple black turtleneck a sophisticated touch and style it with a classic black belt, leather gloves, bold, silver earrings, and a leopard-print bag. So easy and chic.
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