5 Outfit Combinations That Work Every Time

Though standing in front of the closet testing out innovative new outfit combinations is a favorite pastime of ours, more often than not we don’t have the time to do this (we’re busy!). As such, it proves extremely helpful to have an arsenal of formulas that we already know look amazing and fit well. If you’ve been finding yourself in a sartorial rut or simply need a few more ideas to spark some inspiration, look no further than the five below. We gathered ensembles from the likes of Alexa Chung and Carolina Issa and included shopping items from our collection at Target to get their looks. Scroll down to get a move on your next great outfit.

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Blazer + Tank Top + Jeans

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Blazer + Printed Dress

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Striped Tee + Culottes

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Chambray Shirt + Pencil Skirt

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Vest + T-Shirt + Jeans

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Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)