If you've ever promised yourself you'd wake up early only to snooze five different alarms and stumble out of bed last minute, we feel you. Waking up can be rough — but not quite as rough as getting dressed [1] on mornings like these. Nothing looks right (were you insane when you bought that top?!), clothes are everywhere, and you're about a nanosecond away from sobbing and pretending you're sick. ("Sorry, can't adult today.")
But rather than give up, what you need is a little direction. The key is not to overthink it: instead of channeling your inner runway model, opt for basics [2] and style them around one statement-making piece. Read on for more inspiration as a few of our favorite influencers show you how it's done, then snap a photo of the outcome [3]. And just remember to breathe!
— Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak and Samantha Sutton
A Blouse, Striped Pants, and Platform Sandals
A Drop-Waist Dress and Sneakers With Socks
A Crop Top, Denim Shorts, Flannel, and Chucks
An Eyelet Shirtdress and Cap-Toe Flats
A Breezy Checked Dress and a Bucket Hat
A Plain Dress and Eye-Catching Animal-Print Block Heels
A Victorian-Inspired Minidress and Mary Janes
A Graphic-Print Minidress and Dad Sandals
A Co-Ord Shorts Set and Strappy Heels
A Swimsuit as a Bodysuit, a Midi Skirt, and Mules
A Printed Tube Top, Colored Jeans, and a Straw Bag
A Silk Bandana Neck-Tie and Ripped High-Rise Jeans
A Satin Blouse, Gold Hoops, and Jeans
A Crisp Button-Down, Distressed Bermuda Shorts, and Heels
A One-Shoulder Tank, an Animal-Print Skirt, and Wedges
A Linen Blouse and Skirt, Thong Sandals, and Sunglasses
A Printed Blouse, a Pencil Skirt, and Lucite Heels
A Fitted Tank, a Tennis Skirt, and Socks With Sneakers
An Open Button-Down, a Baseball Cap, and a Trench Coat
A Flouncy Dress, a Denim Vest, and a Bucket Hat
A White Crop Top, Denim Shorts, a Striped Boyfriend Shirt, and a Headband
A Frilly Skirt, a Muscle Tee, and Leather Slides
A Sleeveless Sweater, White Jeans, and Low-Top Sneakers
A Silk Scarf as a Top, Baggy Jeans, and Sneakers
A Knit Cardigan, Flares, and Slingbacks
A Camisole and Printed Palazzo Pants
A Teal Button-Down, a Ribbed Tank, and Mom Jeans
An Oatmeal Cardigan, Silver Jewelry, and Denim Bermuda Shorts
A Boho Blouse and White Cutoffs
A Tie-Dye Skirt Set and Flat Gladiator Sandals
An Oversize Cropped Sweatshirt, a Miniskirt, and Minimalist Heels
A Silk Slitted Skirt, a Graphic Tee, and Platform Sneakers
An Open-Front Cardigan, a Printed Miniskirt, and Mules
A Colored Leather Jacket, a Tee, Distressed Jeans, and Converse
A Striped Cardigan and Tailored Bermuda Shorts
A Casual Muscle Tee, a Chainlink Choker, and Joggers
A Breezy Romper, a Geometric Bag, and Gladiator Sandals
A Silk Tank, Fitted Trousers and Flip-Flops
A Breezy White Blouse, Leather Pants, and Nikes
A Black Tee, Cardigan Thrown Over the Shoulders, and Cutoffs
A Printed Collared Shirt, Wrap Skirt, and Sunglasses With Tinted Lenses
A Tube Top, a Silk Skirt, and Slippers
A Zip-Up T-Shirt, a Hair Bandana, and High-Waist Trousers
A Printed Summer Dress, a '90s Shoulder Bag, Ankle Socks, and Sneakers
A Corset-Style Top and Checkered Pants
A T-Shirt, Colorful Shorts, and Kitten-Heel Sandals
A Long Printed Shirt Dress, Matching Hair Accessory, and Flat Sandals
An Oversize Blazer, Sporty Biker Shorts, and Square Sunglasses
A Vibrant Floor-Length Dress and Nikes
A Graphic T-Shirt, a Floral-Print Wrap Skirt, and Heels
A Fuzzy Shorts Set, a Canvas Tote Bag, and a Hair Bandana
A Pleated Skirt, a Long Blazer, and Leather Boots
A Lightweight Top, Denim Flares, and a Leather Waist Bag
Polka-Dot Pants, Chucks, and a Long-Sleeved Shirt
A Chunky Cropped Cardigan, a Maxi Skirt, and Mesh Mules
Lightweight Shorts, an Oversize Vintage Tee, a Flannel, and Tortoise Sunglasses
A Babydoll Dress, a Pop-of-Color Bag, and Velcro Sandals
A Black Tank Top, Mom Jeans, a Thick Belt, and Booties
A White Tank Top, Tan Pants, and a Jacket
A Gray Sweater, Wide-Legged Pants, and Heeled Booties
A Jean Jacket, a Fedora Hat, Colorful Sneakers, and a Polka-Dot Midi Dress
A Red Crop Top, a Midi Skirt, a Long Jacket, and Black Heels
An Oversize Leather Jacket, White Crop Top, Black Jeans, and White Boots
A White T-Shirt, Matching Skirt, and Booties
An Animal-Print Jacket and Pants With Black Heeled Booties
A White Long-Sleeved Shirt, Black Tights, and a Black Sleeveless Dress
An Oversized Graphic T-Shirt, Colorful Pants, and Sneakers
A White Crop Top, Shorts, and Blazer
A Black Dress, Denim Jacket, and Black Booties
A Cropped Sweater and High-Waisted Black Pants
An Oversize Blazer, White Shirt, and Low-Heeled Shoes
A Long-Sleeved Shirt, Beige Pants, and Black Slippers
A Midi Dress, a Bandana, and Metallic Booties
A Black Top, Suede Skirt, Platforms, and a Top-Handle Bag
A Striped Shirt and a Fringed Leather Skirt
A Strapless Crop Top, a Cardigan, a Black Belt, and High-Waisted Jeans
A Black Shirt, a Colorful Puffy Jacket, Mom Jeans, and Animal-Print Booties
A Black Sweater, Dark-Wash Jeans, and Animal-Print Booties
A Colorful Blazer, White Shirt, Dark Blue Jeans, and Sneakers
A Printed Blouse and Jeans
A Sweater Dress and Over-the-Knee Boots
An Off-the-Shoulder Long-Sleeve Top, High-Waisted Pants, and Heels
A Black Crop Top, Leather Biker Shorts, and a Beige Blazer
A White Shirt, Black Pants, and White Sandals
A Hat, Floral Wrap Dress, White Sneakers, and a Statement Bag
An Oversized Striped Shirt, Biker Shorts, and Sneakers
A Blazer Dress, Heeled Sandals, and a Printed Bag
A Beige Sweater, White Mom Jeans, a Black Belt, and Animal-Print Booties
A Brown Leather Jacket, a Tight Midi Dress, and Nude Heels
A White Sweater, Black Mom Jeans, and Sneakers
A Denim Jacket, Jeans, and Black Booties
A Multicolor Mini Dress and Heeled Boots
A White Shirt, Plaid Pants, and Black Boots
A Colorful Maxi Dress and Black Sandals
A Leather Shirt, Matching Pants, and a Designer Bag
A Colorful Top, Pastel Pants, and White Sneakers
A Black Mini Dress, a Long Leather Jacket, and Knee-High Boots
A Pink Blazer, Checkered Pants, and White Booties
