7 Simple and Chic Outfits That Require No Effort at All

@anoukyve wearing a chic and easy all-black winter outfit with a cardigan, jeans, and boots.

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I'm always in need of more easy and chic outfit formulas, especially the ones comprised of all of my favorite basics that take five minutes to put together. This winter, I decided to round up some simple but elevated outfits to keep in my back pocket and revisit when I'm stumped on what to wear. On my hunt for the easiest but also most stylish outfit ideas out there, I landed on seven looks that could work for so many occasions, starring some of my current-favorite winter items such as sweaters, coats, and boots.

From an elevated take on denim and sneakers to a very chill skirt-with-heels moment, here is all the inspo you'll need for seven simple yet chic winter outfit ideas to re-create this season.

Long Wool Coat + Jeans + Sneakers

 @claire_most wearing a chic winter outfit with jeans and a long coat.

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So many variations of this outfit work because it's so effortlessly chic and comfortable at the same time. Coats, jeans, and sneakers make for the perfect wear-on-repeat winter look.

Blazer + Leather-Look Pants + Ballet Flats

 @vicmontantari wearing a chic winter outfit with leather pants and a blazer.

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I'm loving this outfit for a weekend out in the city, especially the buttery yellow on-trend sweater. I have a feeling we'll be seeing lots of leather-look pants paired with chic ballet flats this winter.

Barn Coat + Tidy Trousers + Loafers

 @smythsisters taking a mirror selfie in an easy winter outfit with loafers

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I'm picturing myself wearing this to brunch on the weekend.

Scarf Coat + Elevated Earrings + Anything Cozy

 @abimarvel taking a mirror selfie at Toteme in NYC wearing the scarf coat.

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An on-trend scarf coat instantly makes any outfit and requires zero effort yet looks so chic and put together. Pair it with chic earrings and wear it over anything at all and still feel polished.

Oversize Sweater + Sheer Skirt + Buckle Pumps

 @mimixn wears a chic winter outfit with a long sheer skirt and oversize sweater with heels and red lipstick in NYC.

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Filing this look under "last-minute outfits to wear to dinner." Details like a snakeskin bag and red lip make it all feel intentional.

Black Cardigan + Black Jeans + Black Boots

 @anoukyve taking a mirror selfie wearing an easy winter outfit

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The perfect default outfit. It just doesn't get easier or more versatile than an all-black look.

Bodysuit + Cardigan + Denim

Bodysuit + cardigan + denim

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This is the ultimate easy weekend outfit combination made up of my favorite basics. I'd pair this outfit with Mary Jane flats.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. During her free time, she loves wine tasting, creating content for her social media, spending time with friends, traveling to new places, and Pilates, and has a love for reality television, especially The Real Housewives. Grace is the person in your friend group everyone goes to for recommendations for the best place to grab drinks in NYC on a Friday night or the best hotels and restaurants to try when traveling to a new city. While fashion is her main love, she loves all things wellness and lifestyle as well. Her ideal sunday is brunching with friends then walking around furniture shopping and listening to a podcast. As the assistant shopping editor at Who What Wear, Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.

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