Laid-Back? Here Are 9 Easy Outfits to Try
As much as we love getting dressed to the nines for a wedding or night on the town, sometimes, at the end of the day, all we want is to be comfortable. Of course, just because you want to wear a laid-back outfit doesn’t mean you have to compromise your personal style.
When the occasion calls for our favorite pair of worn-in sweatpants (hello, Netflix night), we're all for it, but casual doesn't have to be, well, all that casual. If you think being chic and cozy can’t be done, think again.
To prove our point, we’ve pulled together our favorite looks from street style stars that not only look incredibly chic but still manage to be laid-back. Swap your sweats for flowing wide-leg pants, and that dress and heels for a comfortable tunic. Then once you’ve found some major outfit inspo, shop our cool laid-back pieces for your own ensembles.
Yes, a T-shirt dress can be cool. Give yours an edgy vibe with your accessories, like a pair of combat boots.
Nothing says laid-back like a casual linen dress. Keep your accessories simple with a pair of slides and a woven purse.
Keep your look cool with a graphic button-down shirt and a pair of comfortable shorts. For bonus points, add on cool accessories like a bucket hat.
When in doubt, pairing an oversize sweater and trousers will create a relaxed yet put-together look for any occasion.
Swap out your favorite sweatpants for a chic pair of flowing wide-leg velvet trousers. Play on the textured fabric and wear a patent coat layered on top.
If you're looking for an easy ensemble to throw together at a moment's notice, a long sundress with a denim jacket thrown on top will effortlessly create a chic look.
This dress is a French-girl favorite.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Need a one-and-done type of outfit for the day? What better outfit than a jumpsuit? Take it to the next level with some personalization, such as embroidery or patches.
For an office-appropriate look, wear a comfortable suit that'll create an structured appeal while still remaining comfortable.
For the moments when you'd rather stay in your pajamas, pairing a classic sweater with relaxed jeans will create an easy, everyday look.
Let these looks inspire you to create the perfect laid-back ensemble for you.

Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.