COAT | TOP | DENIM | SUNGLASSES | HOOP EARRINGS
Some of you may know I have a mild obsession with UK fashion this season which inspired me to get this pink teddy coat, Pippa. We named her Pippa on Instagram. After studying the ladies of UK looks I noticed it’s all pretty much the same, a basic top and denim or a sweatsuit but all looks are layered with a dope ass coat. So, the key to looking European chic is the coat. You can literally wear anything underneath.
For my Euro chic look I went with my go-to uniform of denim and white underneath a statement coat.
I’ve said it a million times a go-to uniform is a must have. When you’re pinched for time or only have a few pieces at your disposal (hello, travels) you need to be able to grab something with little thought but still feel good in it. Everyone’s uniform is going to be different, and you can have numerous go-to uniforms. In addition to a denim and white uniform I also go for all black or a sweatshirt dress. I don’t care what anyone says a grey sweatshirt dress is uniformable.
Your go-to uniform is literally a style you reach for and love.
Examples …
- Wrap dresses
- Black denim + Black top
- All denim (Hello Canadian Tuxedo!)
- Classic trouser pant and button down blouse
- Sweatsuit *raises hand proudly*
- Dress with sneakers *raises hand again*
- Denim with a blouse front tucked
If you don’t know what your uniform is think of what looks you reach for the most that make you feel amazing. The ones that make you say, “Damn, that’s a bad bish” when you look in the mirror. That is your uniform and I give you permission to buy more of that style.
I never put white tops, denim or sweatshirt dresses through the Rule of 5 because I know I’ll wear it because they’re my uniform. I don’t go overboard on them but I don’t give myself a hard time about purchasing those pieces either.
Moral is after you’ve conditioned yourself to put your purchases through the Rule of 5 and you know what your uniform is you can use the Rule loosely with pieces of your uniform.
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