Any Time My Wardrobe Feels Boring, I Turn to These Cute, Easy-to-Copy Outfits

If the interchangeable weather hadn't already made this month incredibly difficult to dress for, taking stock of the pieces in my wardrobe revealed a terrible secret. I am habitual buyer of the same few pieces. Should you take a look through my closet and expect to find a whole host of colours, textures, and prints, I hate to disappoint, but this creature of habit has got capsule dressing down to a (white) T. Alongside stacks of jeans in different washes are tank tops for summer, simple knits for autumn, and the jersey dresses and waistcoats that I wear all year round, and while this selection serves me well, it can feel a little bit samey.

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Whenever I get bored and incorrectly announce that I have "nothing" to wear, I take a look through my saved folder for inspiration. There's influencer outfits, pieces on my wishlist, celebrity street style pics and recommendations from my fellow editors, but if there is one thing that everything in my fashion treasure trove has in common, it's simplicity.

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It's true—some of the easiest outfits really are the very best. Breakdown the components of a chic look and i'm confident you'll find an assembly of basics that on their own might not feel very inspiring, but layer them up together et voila, a look worth showcasing. Add a blazer to the same t-shirt and leggings you wear around the house and you've got "quiet luxury". Trade your casual jeans for a cute skirt a la Anouk (pictured above) and a black vest suddenly makes it into date night territory.

Not convinced? Keep scrolling. I've picked out some easy basics that everyone has in their closet to put together 7 cute yet simple outfits that are low maintenance but high impact to help you banish wardrobe boredom. You can always thank me later. 

LEATHER JACKET + TANK TOP + JEANS + MULES

cute simple outfits: leather jacket, jeans, tank top

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Style Notes: There's a reason that the A-list always come back to the same off-duty uniform. The leather jacket and jeans are a timeless combination that brings edge to even the most casual basics—just add sleek accessories to elevate the final look. 

MINI DRESS + JUMPER + MARY JANE BALLET SHOES

cute simple outfits: mini dress, jumper, mary jane ballet flats

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Style Notes: There's something retro about pairing a mini hemline and a ballet flat, but we've never gone wrong taking tips from across the channel, and this is the pinnacle of chic French styling. 

KNIT CO-ORD + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS

cute simple outfits: knit co-ord, knee high boots

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Style Notes: Want to get ready in 5 minutes but look like it took an hour? You're going to need a good co-ord. This matchy-matchy instant outfit always looks expensive, but especially when paired with a glossy boot for autumn. 

OVERSIZED KNIT + LEGGINGS + KNEE-HIGH FLAT BOOTS

cute simple outfits: cashmere knit, leggings, knee high boots

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Style Notes: Everyone has a pair of leggings reserved for loungewear, but fashion people are styling up simple black leggings with everything from structured blazers to slingback heels. Expect to see much more of this staple basic, as they can create office-appropriate looks, evening outfits and plenty of casual everyday ensembles.

SLIP DRESS + CARDIGAN + TRAINERS + CROSSBODY BAG

cute simple outfits: cardigan, slip dress, trainers, crossbody bag

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Style Notes: The easiest way to transition your summer dress into autumn is by adding a chunky knit, and throw a pair of trainers into the mix and you've got an outfit that is as cute as it is comfortable. Win, win. 

WHITE SHIRT + WIDE-LEG TROUSERS

cute simple outfits: white shirt, wide leg trousers

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Style Notes: Last but by no means least, the white shirt—one of the few pieces in your wardrobe you can style for any occasion and wear all year round. Nothing works better with this staple than classic tailoring, and a wide-leg trouser and flat shoe look even better with a statement red lip. 

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Fashion Editor

Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris & Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.

In her role as shopping editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with the Who What Wear readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.

Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.