Styling a full look can feel like such a project sometimes, especially when you have to run out the door to be on time for an appointment, a reservation, a dinner party with friends. It’s easy to throw on a tee and jeans, and even easier to turn those wardrobe staples into a fully-composed look with a few tweaks and additions. In the very first article of my “how to" series, we’re talking how to dress up a plain white tee and jeans.
One of the easiest things you can do to elevate your look is to add some jewelry. My go-to is always a few cute + dainty gold rings, a good necklace and pair of earrings. Adding a few good pieces of jewelry only adds a few seconds onto your get-ready routine and goes a long way in pulling your outfit together.
Now that it’s finally fall time, we can pull all of those great layering pieces out from the back of our closets. Adding a top layer to your look gives the outfit dimension and can help to stylize what would otherwise be a basic outfit. My go-to is always, always a good oversized blazer or a leather jacket. I’ve also been shopping around for the perfect overcoat–the most perfect, most classic layering piece IMO.
With a good statement bag, you could honestly even get away with scrapping the rest of these suggestions and rocking just a plain white tee and statement bag as a whole vibe in itself. Bags are a great way to work in some good embellishment or pops of color–very Hailey Baldwin (or, Bieber, sorry) street style.
Shoes are one of the easiest opportunities you have to take your outfit to the next level. A plain white tee and jeans might be just a plain white tee and jeans, but paired with a cute kitten heel or a statement boot, it’s a ~vibe~. Shoes are really the perfect way to solidify the vibe of your outfit–try a chunky sneaker for a more sporty look, a kitten heel for date night, or a boot for a day-to-night ease.
This post is in partnership with Nakturnal
STEP 1: ADD SOME CUTE, DAINTY RINGS + A NECKLACE
STEP 2: ADD A LAYER
STEP 3: STATEMENT BAG FTW
STEP 4: CHOOSE A CUTE SHOE
Margot says
Amazing tips here !
Jackets and accessories are my favorite to highlight a simple outfit.
xx
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com
thegypsyfiles says
Thanks Margot! You’re so sweet. Thanks so much for your kind words babe 🙂
Emily Clare says
These ideas are just so cute I will definitely be trying some of them!
https://www.emilyclareskinner.com
thegypsyfiles says
Thanks so much Emily! So glad you liked it 🙂
Ashley says
I’m loving your styling tips- this definitely adds some polish + attitude to a plain white tee and jeans!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Steph says
Obsessed with all the pieces! loveee!
http://www.allthingspolished.com
thegypsyfiles says
Thanks Steph! I had to hold myself back from buying every single one of those dainty gold rings 🙂
Gemma says
Such a great post, love all these ideas!
Gemma x
https://www.jacquardflower.uk
thegypsyfiles says
Thanks Gemma! You’re so sweet!
Allie Mackin says
Ah love this look and great tips! You look super chic 🙂
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Elegant Duchess says
Accessories can change the entire look! Love a good pair of stilettos xx
Elegant Duchess xx
https://www.elegantduchess.com/
thegypsyfiles says
Yes, totally agree! A good pair of stilettos is my favorite with a plain white tee + jeans!
Jill says
These are great tips for elevating a tee and jeans!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Nina says
Great tips! Thanks for sharing hun!
xx- Nina
http://www.stylingwithnina.com/2020/10/hello-fall-2020.html
thegypsyfiles says
Thanks so much Nina! So happy you liked it 🙂
Allyanna says
Thanks for the tips! I am always looking for news ways to level up my looks!
thegypsyfiles says
Of course! So happy you liked it 🙂
Aleks says
Those rings are so cute! Have to get a bunch for fall!
thegypsyfiles says
Right! Rings are always my go-to for an easy way to spice up an outfit!
Delilah says
I am always looking for easy ways to spice up my outfit and these are exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for the inspo!!
thegypsyfiles says
Aw thanks so much Delilah! So happy you liked it!