The Only 9 Outfit Templates You Need For Getting Dressed Up To Go Out
by The Candidly Team
Any exciting piece of clothing we buy typically gets saved for an “occasion.” So when it comes time to get dressed up, it’s not so much that we have a closet full of nothing to wear but that we have no idea how to wear it.
What possible top pairs with this sequined skirt I splurged on back when I was dreaming of the holidays? Which shoes make any sort of sense with this dress? Will any of my shlumpy existing outerwear not ruin this whole outfit?
I can’t count the number times I’ve eagerly slipped on a selection of the chicest things I’ve been aching to wear only to look in the mirror and think “why do I look like I’m dressed for a business meeting?” Just me? Ok, but surely you’ve experienced some version of this scenario.
The point is, outfits are hard and templates are extremely helpful. And so, we have put together 9 of the most foolproof combinations of clothes that make getting dressed up, not just a cinch but a joy.
Not only are they extremely chic, but they blend elements to create the sort of balance that flatters and accentuates in juuuust the right ways.
Plus they are all thankfully comfortable. Because we can’t spend one more evening tugging, limping, sucking in this and stretching out that. We just can’t.
So without further ado, here are the most trustworthy templates for looking utterly and effortlessly dressed up:
1. The Striking Tuxedo Look
2. The Statement Blouse That Dresses Up Denim
3. The CAPTIVATING Dress That’s Gorgeous on Curves
4. The Dressed-Up Leather Jacket AND JEANS
5. The Party Dress
6. The LUXE SWEATER LOOK
7. The Superb Fitting Black Dress
8. The Wide-Leg Pants That Dress Up Beautifully
9. The Carefree Going-Out Combo
Images (from top to bottom):
Jennifer Aniston: Courtesy of ShilpaAhuja.com
Jennifer Lopez: Courtesy of The Sun
Ashley Graham: Courtesy of Elle
Taraji P. Henson: Courtesy of JustJared
Sarah Jessica Parker: Courtesy of ETOnline
Jennifer Lopez: Courtesy of The Budget Babe
Ashley Graham: Courtesy of GotCeleb.com
Victoria Beckham: Courtesy of WhoWhatWear.uk
Katie Holmes: Courtesy of Vogue
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