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There’s a time and place for embracing a more-is-more mentality with new trends, piling on jewelry, and wearing your boldest color with absolute gusto (hello, hot pink à la Barbiecore). But when you’re in a low-key state of mind and craving effortlessness with the basics—or, to be frank, have roughly five minutes to get dressed—the best casual outfit ideas will get you exactly where you want to be.
Perhaps that’s a floral dress and sandals for a summer afternoon out and about or one of fall’s freshest designs to kick off the 2022 season in style. Maybe you’re a jeans girl and all about a baggy silhouette with a bodysuit or perfect T-shirt and tennis sweater layered over the top. Ahead of autumn, a cozy knit with jean shorts or faux-leather leggings and ballet flats might be the ticket for an anti-try-hard outfit in transitional weather. And before it gets too cool, an exercise dress or pair of leggings may be all you need for quick errands or meeting up with a friend for a coffee and stroll.
Whatever your vibe or aesthetic, it’s wise to have laid-back looks aplenty on hand for the moment you’re in need. Scroll on to find 35 of BAZAAR editors’ favorites, including comfy denim, relaxed blazers, roomy button-down shirts, flowy dresses, chic sneakers, matching workout sets, khaki pants, and cozy shackets.
The Straight-Leg Jeans Outfit
Dylan Distressed High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
The Cargo Pants and T-Shirt Outfit
Rayne High Rise Utility Pants
The Puff-Sleeved Top Outfit
Quincy Ball
The T-Shirt Dress Outfit
Organic Cotton-Blend Dress
The Matching Athleisure Set Outfit
The Meadow Legging
Bandier x Sincerely Jules
The White Tank Outfit
Dakota Distressed Organic Denim Shorts
The Striped Button-Down Outfit
The Deep End
The Khaki Pants Outfit
Shon Pants
The Shacket Outfit
Harveli Check Wool-Blend Overshirt
The Suit Vest Outfit
Ella Denim Crop Waistcoat
The Oversized Sweater Outfit
The Ester Sweater
The Utility Jumpsuit Outfit
Standard Jumpsuit
The Baggy Jeans and T-Shirt Outfit
Baggy Low-Rise Organic Jeans
The Matching Linen Set Outfit
The Linen Workwear Shirt
The Romantic Tank Outfit
Desi Tank
The Leather Pants Outfit
Striped Cashmere Cardigan
The Babydoll Dress Outfit
Soliman Black Deco Print
The Long-Sleeved T-Shirt Outfit
The Boyfriend Top
The Slip Skirt Outfit
Satin-Twill Midi Skirt
The Sweater Set and Shorts Outfit
Tide Cardigan
The Matching Knit Set Outfit
Super Flare Ribbed-Knit Pants
The Half-Zip Sweater Outfit
Knitted Half-Zip Sweater
The Tennis Skirt Outfit
Felipe Skort
The Bodysuit and Denim Outfit
The Yves Bodysuit
The Polo and Cargo Pants Outfit
Check Polo Top
The Sundress Outfit
Mykonos Dress
The Twill Pants and One-Shoulder Top Outfit
The Wrap Organic Cotton-Twill Wide-Leg Pants
The Denim-on-Denim Outfit
Auteur Shirts
The Exercise Dress Outfit
Charmed Tennis Dress
The Overalls Outfit
Liquid Miramar Tencel-Chambray Overalls
The Joggers and Crop Top Outfit
Boyfriend Jogger
The Relaxed Blazer and Baggy Jeans Outfit
The Break-Up Blazer
The Workout Set and Shirt Outfit
Yoni Colorblock Cotton-Blend Shorts
The Sweater Dress and Slides Outfit
Nathalie Ombre Sweater Dress
The Wide-Leg Jeans and Polo Outfit
The Tomcat Wide-Leg Organic Jeans
Laura Lajiness Kaupke
Laura Lajiness Kaupke is a freelance writer and editor covering fashion, accessories, and lifestyle topics, including beauty, home, fitness, and travel.
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