The Easy Yet Elevated Outfit Formula Fashion People Will Be Wearing Straight Into Fall

If my past outfit formula stories haven't made it clear, I am forever loyal to low-lift looks that don't sacrifice style. Whenever I come across one that fits the bill, I make sure I file it in my ever-growing inspiration folder. Enter this easy yet elevated outfit that has caught my eye as of late on a variety of fashion people. The effortless look requires five key pieces: a white button-down shirt, a basic white tee or tank top, a black belt, tan pants (in a variety of fabrics and styles), and black shoes.
This outfit formula is super easy to pull off, looks sophisticated, is easy to dress up or down, and suits a variety of occasions with a quick change into the appropriate shoe style. Plus, it makes for a great transitional look since you can wear it through summer straight into fall. Keep scrolling to see and shop seven inspiring takes on this chic outfit formula on lovely women from London to NYC.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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