These 3-Piece Outfits Are So Easy to Style But Don't Look Simple
If I'm being frank, my aim when finding an outfit is to be able to get dressed in under five minutes and give it little to no thought. Of course, I want to give the illusion that I haven't just thrown on whatever I've found on my clothes pile and that I've spent time leisurely getting ready. Throw-on outfits are my thing, so I scrolled through my recently saved Instagram posts to share with you some easy-to-style ensembles that don't look quite so simple.
Below, I've found nine no-brainer outfit ideas that work for our more low-key December plans but are interesting enough to still give the impression that you've got dressed up a little. Items that stand out as being particularly easy to style include scoop-neck long-sleeve tops, ribbed knits with square necklines, wide-leg jeans, leather trousers, and colourful jumpsuits. Of course, you'll also find all the usual classic staple items, including a trench coat, a heritage check blazer, and a pair of black leggings below. Keep scrolling to see the three-piece outfits that are so easy to style but don't look it.
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Next up, See our guide to the key trends for spring/summer 2021.
Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.
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