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TreatingTheStreetsLikeARunway

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The perfect dinner outfit, holiday party outfit, or date night outfit! Use code “Nikki20” to save on the off the shoulder sweater! LTKstyletip

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If getting dressed ever feels harder than it should, these are the simple style tips that made the biggest difference for me. Over time, I’ve learned that creating polished, put-together outfits doesn’t come from having more clothes, it comes from knowing how to style what you already own. These are the easy outfit formulas I keep going back to, especially when I don’t want to overthink it.

Start with strong basics. Pieces like a white button-up shirt, a simple tee, or well fitting jeans make styling everything else so much easier. When you have that foundation, you can build outfits quickly and mix in more trendy pieces, like statement accessories or fun jelly shoes, to keep things feeling modern and on trend.

Another tip I rely on constantly is keeping things simple. Whether it’s reaching for a dress when I don’t know what to wear (the ultimate one-and-done outfit!) or sticking to a monochrome look, these little shortcuts instantly make an outfit feel more elevated. Wearing similar tones or one color head-to-toe always looks polished and takes the guesswork out of getting dressed.

And when something feels hard to style, like a bold or statement piece, try grounding it with something classic, like a white button-up shirt. It’s such an easy way to balance an outfit and make everything feel more wearable. At the end of the day, getting dressed should feel easy, and these are simple style tips that help me do exactly that! 💫✨

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My style tends to lean more towards a classic, capsule wardrobe but I do like to mix in a few trendy pieces to keep things feeling modern and current, like the statement jelly shoes! They’re fun, comfortable, and add just enough of a trend without overpowering an outfit.

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Getting dressed used to feel a lot more complicated than it needed to be. I thought I needed more options, more trends, more “newness”… but over time, I’ve realized it’s actually the opposite. The more I understand my personal style, the easier it becomes to put outfits together that feel effortless, polished, and like ME. If you’re building a classic wardrobe or trying to simplify your outfits without losing style, these are the shifts that have made the biggest difference for me.

I’m reaching for simpler outfits more than ever. Easy combinations like a great pair of jeans and a pretty top, or a classic dress that doesn’t need much styling. But simple definitely doesn’t mean boring. I love using accessories to elevate an outfit, whether it’s a statement shoe, a great bag, or jewelry that pulls everything together. It’s those little details that make an outfit feel styled without overthinking it.

I also repeat pieces all the time now, just styled in different ways. That’s been a big mindset shift. Instead of always looking for something new, I focus on how I can restyle what I already own and make it feel fresh again. A few good basics really do go a long way, they make getting dressed easier, and they give you a strong foundation to build from, whether you’re dressing casually or for something a little more elevated.

If you’re in a season where you’re trying to define your style, simplify your wardrobe, or just feel more confident getting dressed every day, this is your reminder that it doesn’t have to be complicated 🤍💫

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