55 Ways to Make Your Everyday Look Everything You Want It to Be

Updated on 2/18/2019 at 4:00 PM

When "easy" dictates the daily dress code, I end up paring down so much that I'm almost fearful of wearing something "too good" for my everyday life. Cut to me in jeans and a t-shirt, worn predictably with comfortable shoes and the same two pieces of outerwear. When did everyday clothes become so sad? The short answer: I was tired.

The truth is that great everyday looks don't have to require a ton of effort. When you have good pieces that can be worn multiple ways, it just requires mixing it up a little. Here, I'm looking to the best street style to shake up my lazy routine and giving up the notion that everyday outfits have to be basic, because they should be whatever we want them to be.

Denim in an eye-catching color is an easy way to mix things up.

On the one hand, you can always toughen up your feminine pieces with heavy layers and boots. On the other, you can keep a day dress unencumbered with simple ballet flats. Both work.

Top a slinky skirt with a sporty top and add boots or sneakers.

Forget your tee — just button up a cardigan as a top and add some printed pants while you're at it!

Swap your jeans out for trousers that elongate the leg and look great with a blazer — yes, you can totally wear your sneakers.

Toughen up a dress with a flannel or denim jacket.

Denim gets an upgrade when it's worn as a dress.

Make a blazer the whole outfit, then run with the accessories, like a baseball cap and boots for a cool-girl juxtaposition.

Suits always look smart; bonus points for cool sneakers.

Elevate a boiler suit with heels and watch the compliments roll in.

Invest in high-waisted denim — they're an outfit game-changer.

Wear an oversize sweater to dress down a feminine, full skirt.

Patent pants? Buy a pair like this and you'll see how quickly they replace your jeans and sweatpants.

A wrap dress and sandals is an effortless combo that always looks good.

Belt a white tee, denim, and heels — yep, it's that simple.

Top a pretty skirt with something simple.

Make your skirt the star of the show and finish the look with sexy footwear.

Make denim on denim a devastatingly good outfit with dramatic boots and a belt.

Dress up a miniskirt with embellished footwear and a frilly blouse.

Toss a sweater around your neck for that outfit extra!

Wear a belt bag crossbody style for more outfit interest.

Slip into a high-octane color combo.

Warm up white jeans with a shearling jacket.

Style a sweatshirt and jeans with the coolest earrings, boots, and bag.

A tie-dye tee and jeans becomes a real look with the right footwear.

Yes, you can wear heels with a hoodie, and the effect is utterly chic.

Let the coat do all the work.

Style track pants with elevated outerwear.

Do denim on denim with a great trench coat to tie it together.

Cuff your jeans to show off some seriously good boots — and when in doubt, throw a great coat over your shoulders for that fashion girl touch.

Layer up your coats for a high-impact outfit.

Polish off a pair of trousers with a richly hued blazer.

Give wide-leg jeans a try — you might never take them off.

Trade your regular flats for an animal-print pair.

Work leather pants into the mix — they look great with t-shirts.

Belt a blazer over your jeans for a polished vibe.

Embrace neon hues, right down to your toes.

Dress down a suit with a hoodie and sneakers.

Behold, the power of metallic boots.

Try a cropped jacket to play with proportions.

Make it all about a soft color palette.

Take your printed pants out of hiding and revamp them with chic, structured layers up top.

Replace your typical office sheath dress with a leather skirt – and boots!

Swap denim for wide-leg trousers. Your outfit will get an instant upgrade, and might just be more comfortable after all.

Need a party outfit? Forgo the dress in favor of embroidered pants and a festive top, or try a full skirt and a sweater on for size.

Add a hoodie and sneakers to a silky dress by day.

Let an oversize sweater in a brilliant color give your regular blue jeans some new life.

Slip into white boots to up the ante on skinny jeans and a sweater.

Layer a sweater dress over a cool top to add intrigue.

Keep it mellow with neutrals and add a great piece of arm candy for a full-on fashion girl look.

Top off an everyday look with a cap to liven things up.

Basic denim looks infinitely more liven with trendy kicks and earrings to boot!

Belt your bag over your shoulder and throw on a trench for cool girl vibes.

Update any basic outfit with the kind of outerwear that begs to be photographed.