11 pieces you need to achieve the Cute Casual Look

What is the Cute Casual style?

The cute casual style may be the hardest to pinpoint, but the easiest to achieve due to its broad nature. Amazing style isn’t exclusive to the rich or the famous. If you want the paparazzi following you around like Kate Hudson, snapping pictures of your cute casual outfits, this is the style for you.

Read on to unlock your paparazzi potential.

Why are these essentials important for Cute Casual Outfits?

Whether you’re looking for fall outfit ideas or cute outfits for winter, these 11 essentials will effortlessly weave into your wardrobe to create the maximum versatility and ease.

What are the Effortless Eleven Essentials for the Cute Casual?

• Anorak Jacket
• Stack-heeled ankle boots
• Gladiator sandals
• Slightly faded skinny jeans
• Denim cut-offs
• V-neck tank
• Plaid shirt
• Dressy-ish top
• Denim jacket
• Boyfriend cardigan
• Canvas shoulder bag

Anorak Jacket

For starters, an anorak jacket is the perfect lightweight outerwear for any cute casual outfit. It adds a lot of visual interest to a t-shirt and jeans outfit with all the pockets, zippers and ruching around the waist. Having the waist cinched up also creates a great shape for an otherwise boxy and shapeless ensemble. It will be the backbone of your rainy day outfits.

Stack-heeled Ankle Boots

Next, you’ll want to find a pair of stack-heeled ankle boots. These can be paired with virtually everything in your closet except your cocktail and evening dresses. Great with jeans, your staple, skirts, dresses and shorts. Opt for a neutral color. Brown will probably give you the most wearability.

Gladiator Sandals

For the summer days, you’ll relish having these gladiator sandals.Look for ones with narrow leather bands as opposed to wide ones as they have a lighter more feminine look. Play around with the length of your hem to see what proportion you like best. You’ll probably want to wear them everyday.

Slightly Faded Skinny Jeans

Fourth, we’ve got the skinny jeans. This is the most iconic item you’ll need to create cute casual outfits. If you only have one pair of jeans, this is the pair. Look for slight fading and maybe some whiskers. You want them to look worn and well loved but no rips or tears. Those “features” will be outdated in a couple of years. You want to add items to your wardrobe that will be timeless. The rise is also another important element to consider. A mid-rise will flatter most features and be trend-proof.

Denim Cut-offs

Fifth, nothing says “cute casual” like a pair of denim cut-offs. Look for an inseam of at least 3 inches with fraying that is under control. Additional rips or holes, while popular right now, will lose their appeal within 5 years or so. 

V-neck Tank

Next, you’ll want to make sure you have a v-neck tank— one that you can wear alone or layered under other items. I suggest a neutral or a basic color. 

Plaid Shirt

Pick a plaid shirt that coordinates with the color in your color palette. If you choose well, you’ll be able to wear your shirt with all the other pieces in your wardrobe. Different plaid patterns have different feels. Be sure to get one that seems to fit you and your personality as well as your age.

Dressy-ish Top

Number eight is a “dressy-ish top”. Be sure to get one that is really cute paired with jeans, but you could also wear it with a skirt or peeking out from underneath a blazer. This would be a great go-to when creating outfits for date night. If you don’t get one in a neutral or basic color, select a top in your signature color.

Denim Jacket

Next on the list of must have essential pieces to put together cute casual outfits for fall or spring is the denim jacket. You can find it in a variety of washes and cuts to suit your preference. Once again, I caution against things like rips tears or bleach spots. They may be in style now, but trendy details don’t stand the test of time. Buying things that are stylish, but not trendy will extend their life and you’ll get more mileage out of them.

Boyfriend Cardigan

Number ten is a boyfriend cardigan. A neutral or basic color will work best, but alternatively, you could really select any color from your color palette. A slouchy, cozy fit is a must.

Canvas Shoulder Bag

Last, but not least, the canvas shoulder bag.it’s the modern day Mary Poppins bag. You can fit everything in there! It’s perfect for your busy lifestyle. It can take the everyday wear and still look fabulous. And you’ll look fabulous carrying it.

The Last Thing You Need to Know about the Cute Casual Effortless Eleven Essentials

Finally, these 11 pieces will be the work horses of your wardrobe. You’ll probably incorporate at least one of these pieces into every outfit you put together. This is by no means an exhaustive list of everything you need, even for a capsule wardrobe, but it is a good place to get started.

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