(So You Can Wear Your Nice Clothes More Often)
I’ve got this old pant suit that’s just been gathering dust in my closet, which is such a shame. It’s a lovely cool wool suit that fits me perfectly. The problem is, it feels a bit too formal for everyday wear, and since I don’t work in an office, I don’t really need to dress up that much.
But I do like the suit and want to wear it more often. One way I’ve found to make it work for more casual settings is by pairing it with really informal pieces, like a yoga top from Stella McCartney for Adidas. This mix gives a more casual chic vibe instead of a formal look, making the suit suitable for more occasions.
Of course, if you pair the suit with a chic bag and wear the jacket, it gets formal again.
Why not try being a bit more creative with your own wardrobe? Take those pieces you love but never wear and see how you can dress them up or down.
Suit: Zara
Top: Stella McCartney for Adidas
Bag: Balenciaga
Sunglasses: Furla
Do you often wear your more formal clothes? Which items in your wardrobe are collecting dust and could use a bit of dressing down so you can wear them more?
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