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Fitted Tank + Dad Jean

05.17.19Spring Outfits1

And here we are at the last outfit of the Spring Outfit Formulas. It’s funny as I got to this outfit I was thinking to myself I’m done with formulas… ha!

But really, I don’t think I’ll ever fully be done with formulas! My whole perspective on having outfits planned is that they are great for when you don’t have time to plan, but otherwise, I think it’s great to be experimental and try different things based on what you are feeling and not what you know for sure works.

Do you feel this?

I think everything should be approached in balance. And balance to me is less about being in the middle of the road with things and more about living in a way that creates peace and flow for your life personally. In other words, balance looks different for everyone… something I am learning for myself.

Sooo with that in mind let’s jump on in and take a look at this last outfit of my 5 Spring Outfit Formulas!

Outfit Formula 5:

Fitted Tank + Dad Jean

To start let’s just acknowledge the importance of having some very basic options in our wardrobes – simple tee’s and tanks, comfortable jeans, etc.

The truth is that most of us need comfortable options that we aren’t “thinking” about for the average days. I love a killer inventive outfit, but I also love those basics that look a step up from just yoga pants or sweats. Ya with me?

This outfit is just that perfect blend of basic but elevated for me. And I took it up a notch with my fav overside denim jacket and some snake skin slides.

The simplified version of this outfit can be broken down to this:

Fitted item + Loose item

One thing to note: when looking for a Dad jean or Straight leg jean in order to get premium comfort as well as that structured look, aim for denim that has 98% cotton and 1 or 2 percent of the good stuff that makes them give just a touch.

These jeans specifically are 100% cotton, but they start to loosen right below the bum so they are very comfortable to sit in despite having no stretch (just a suggestion size down). But in general, I have found the combo of 98% to 2% to be the sweet spot in denim that is not a skinny jean.

Here are a couple of other pant options with some stretch if you are looking for a straight leg or dad jean option that has a little more give:

Everlane Cigarette Jean | Madewell Perfect Vintage Jean

Outfit Details:

Dad Jean

Sling Bag

Old English Pendant 

Slides (old) | Similar here

Denim Jacket (old) | Similar here | Similar here (made responsibly)

And that’s a wrap my friends on the 5 Spring Outfit Formulas to experiment with this season. Hope you enjoyed these outfit ideas, and that you build a couple of outfits in your wardrobe to “go-to” when you’re in a pinch!

Tell me what do you think of Outfit Formulas? And what will be some of your go-to outfits for the rest of this Spring?

Stay lovely!

xx,

Mary Beth

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  1. Deborah Matheny

    05.17.19 at 6:32 pm

    How fun is this! I’m with you. I need more planned outfits for “ready go” but I also enjoy putting together crazy and discovering something new! Clearly you’re having a blast!

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    • marybethrouth

      06.02.19 at 10:53 pm

      Thank you!! Yes, I love easy going outfits that I know look good but require little thinking when I’m in a more whimsical mood but still want to look good. You should plan a try on evening and pair a couple of outfits together for those times!

      Reply
  2. Deborah Matheny

    05.17.19 at 6:32 pm

    How fun is this! I’m with you. I need more planned outfits for “ready go” but I also enjoy putting together crazy and discovering something new! Clearly you’re having a blast❣️

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