How to Be an Outfit Repeater: 6 Chic Looks From One Base Outfit
Despite what style magazines might try to sell you, there’s nothing wrong with being an outfit repeater!
A good outfit repeater can take a great base outfit—such as a simple white tee and jeans—and turn it into several good looks.
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you six different ways you can style a single base layer. Let’s jump right into it!
Here’s what we’re starting with. I guarantee every single one of you reading this now has this look ready to go in your closets!
It’s simple and cute on its own, but let’s style it up.
1. Casual look
Start this look off right with a pair of sneakers.
I went with a pair of black and white Converse, which are classic but still trendy.
A black belt separates the top from the bottom, balancing out the contrasting colors.
Top the look off with a light black and white striped sweater that you can throw on if the weather gets too chilly.
Adding a pair of sunglasses and a crescent-shaped bag will help you pull off the casual look perfectly.
2. Smart casual
If casual is too casual, but formal is too formal, this look is the perfect middle ground.
Dress up your white tee with a navy blue blazer. Pushing up the sleeves turns this piece from stiff to laid-back.
A pair of sunglasses always screams casual, but you can choose a rounder and a softer brown color so it’s not so bold.
A pair of tan-colored heels will help offset the casualness of the bottom half of the look.
Classy jewelry and a brown watch can smarten up just about any outfit.
Add a snake-skin textured purse to finish the look.
3. Denim lover
If you’re wearing denim just because you’re feeling it — this look is perfect for you.
Opt for a denim top over a denim jacket, for a lighter and effortless style.
All denim can be too much, so roll up the sleeves to add the much-needed balance.
White sneakers will help the white tee pop out.
Sunglasses are a must, of course. Accessorize with a gray sweater to match your gray baseball cap.
A brown bag adds a pop of color to the look.
4. Classic look
This look is similar to our smart casual look, but it sticks to the basics.
A matte black blazer and a matching black belt are classics that are still in style. After all, why fix what’s not broken?
Choose a belt with a gold buckle, and you can further enhance the accent with a gold chain necklace.
Do the same with your bag and opt for gold embellishments. Keep the sunglasses simple like the blazer.
Add a pair of booties and the look is complete.
5. Effortless look
Maybe you want to just dress up your white tee and jeans, but all of this effort isn’t for you. Here’s what you can do.
Dress up your t-shirt with a long necklace, instead of an additional top.
It’s a small added touch, but it can turn even the most basic tee into one with style.
A pair of black strappy heels says "I care, but not too much" in just the right way.
The key here is to add a pop of color, like with this red bag. It’ll be the focal point.
6. Parisian chic
If you want to impress your stylish friends, this is how to look chic without the statement pieces.
A trench coat is a must-have in your wardrobe. It can elevate even the most basic outfit.
A pair of matching boots pull everything together.
You can even do up your hair with a similarly toned hair clip if you love the monochrome look.
This brown bag fits the neutral theme, but it’s just a bit darker to add some contrast and depth.
How to be an outfit repeater
Here are the six finished looks! Now you can dress up that basic white t-shirt that’s been hanging out in the back of your closet.
Before you go out there to live your best outfit repeater life, let me know which of these looks is your favorite below.
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I like all the looks, It is great that most of us have all these clothes in our closet already, and they are simple