Let him be the first to throw a stone who did not throw all the clothes out of the closet to create the perfect outfit! The editors of GentleWoman have therefore set off with a series through which we will settle this problem once and for all. First fire – casual style. A combination of elegance and comfort that has gained great popularity over the past few years. Kylie Jenner, Magda Molek or Gigi Hadid constantly show up in t-shirts and blazers in front of the lenses. So how do you create a good casual outfit?
Table of Contents:
- Casual style
- Let’s say bye bye to rigid rules!
- Jeans, knits and other fabrics
- Extras key to success
- Hailey Bieber – causal and glamorous
- Magda Molek – stylish and comfortable
- Inspiration is everywhere
Casual style
Casual style – is loosely translated as “everyday”, which means everything that we wear every day. We most often refer to casual style as sporty elegance. However, this does not mean that we can also not use the same clothes or styles for work, if we do not have a specific dress code, or for evening outings with friends. On the contrary, very many items that fall into the casual trend will make a great starting base, including for those more formal combinations from our closet. Women’s casual style, is worn by celebrities on a regular basis.
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Let’s say bye bye to rigid rules!
We associate casual style with something casual, not limited by a framework or imposed from above. When we think casual, we should have comfort and lack of rigid forms first and foremost in our minds. It is in this style that we can afford the most unexpected, interesting combinations and express ourselves. However, it should not be confused with sports style, although individual sporty elements, will also fit into casual, such as sneakers or sneakers, which will keep us comfortable all day. It is not careless or ill-considered, rather ladylike, but less formal. We should think of it in terms of functionality – it will simultaneously work for lunch with a friend and for a business meeting in the city.
Jeans, knits and other fabrics
An integral part of casual style, is classic denim in many forms. Well-fitting jeans, will allow you to create a lot of styling more and less elegant, while the denim jacket, will add an unforced casualness to any styling. When I think casual, I think of knitted garments – very fashionable this season! Women’s sweater or versatile cardigan. Knitted tuba dresses or skirts are a hit that everyone should have in their closet. Cotton blouses and t-shirts, will serve as a base for casual styling. You can add a colorful patterned shirt and a sports jacket to this list. A relaxed cut will work super here, such as oversized jackets, sweaters, shirts and coats. These few items will make choosing a style both for work and after work a much easier task.
Extras key to success
Casual style, is also characterized by, more casual in the choice of accessories. Shoes and handbags are extremely important elements for styling. A large basket-type bag in the summer seasons or a soft, urban shopper. Sporty shoes, a baseball cap, a scarf or a large shawl in a checkered pattern or a ladylike colorful print in winter, will add to your styling, the “unforced” casualness, just needed in casual style.
Hailey Bieber – causal and glamorous
Gigi Hadid is the undisputed street fashion icon of recent years, definitely worth taking inspiration from her styling. She often combines different styles in her daytime outfits, which makes her styles stand out while being great casual options. The above styling is an example of such a combination. A quilted vest, accompanied by suit pants, with a masculine straight cut. Hadid knows that quilting is a hit this season. Opt like her for a quilted vest, coat or jacket and take your fall and winter styling to the next fashion level. Suit pants especially those with a flared or straight leg, have dominated street fashion for several seasons now. If you don’t already have them in your closet, you might want to think about buying them now.
As with any styling, the devil is in the details, Gigi opted for classic moccasins – also in a slightly masculine style – and a simple black shopper. The whole thing is tied up with girly braids and light glasses. This styling perfectly shows that you should not, be afraid to combine classic elements and break them with sporty nonchalance, as in this case of this styling – sporty vest.
The second casual styling from Gigi, can be summed up as a street masterpiece. Each element of this styling comes “as if from a different style?”, and yet as a whole it looks totally cohesive. Where is the secret of this styling?
First of all, in a consistent, fairly neutral color scheme – it is the starting base. Therefore, going crazy with cuts and form, did not make the whole thing too heavy or kitschy. A very simple base in the form of a brown sweater and black jeans, allowed her to go a little crazy in the form of high cowboy boots, a print jacket and a custom finish, namely a sequined handbag. If you’re wondering how to bring a touch of glamour to your daytime looks, this proposal from Hadid should inspire you.
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Magda Molek – stylish and comfortable
Magda Molek also often relies on comfort in her styling. But does convenience have to be boring? Of course not! A simple maxi dress with an interesting pattern is both very fashionable and comfortable. Maxi lengths, are very much making their presence felt this season. Extra-long coats, pants and dresses are all items that will allow you to create a casual look on a fashion level. Magda matched her dress with boots in similar colors, which allowed her to avoid the effect, shortening her figure. Remember that total looks within one color, will allow you to optically lengthen your silhouette.
Want to use casual styling for work? The following set is a good example.
For simple white pants and a basic red blouse, Magda added stronger, more visible accessories. Gold sandals on a higher platform, more jewelry on the wrist and larger earrings. At once the whole set becomes more elegant and the “formality” of the set is raised. If you have simple, classic pieces in your closet, keep in mind that you can always throw in more jewelry or distinctive accessories, and the styling will definitely make a stronger impression and be suitable for more formal meetings or outings. High platform shoes are one of the biggest hits of recent seasons, and there is no indication that this is about to change. You can successfully add variety to your daily or more minimalist styling with them.
Inspiration is everywhere
However, the most inspiration related to casual style will of course be found on city streets. In every part of the world, this style will look different and will correspond to a given culture and current trends. It is worthwhile to be inspired and “draw” from street style from different places, for example, when traveling or observing street style at major fashion weekends. Often we can find there a lot of solutions that we can easily use later in our own closet.