11 Easy Outfit Ideas for When You're Bored of Everything You Own

What is it about easy outfit ideas that are just so hard to come by? Perhaps it's when we get swayed by trends or simply have too many options in a bursting wardrobe to think clearly (see our ways to clear out a wardrobe if you're really struggling on this point). Either way, we all have those days where nothing appears to work. So rather than get in a tizzy and find ourselves 45 minutes late for work (and still hating what we've chosen), our team has decided to compile a list of easy outfit ideas for us to all reference in the future—and we'd very much like to share them with you. They are the foolproof looks that work all spring and summer long, without being too much of a challenge or causing morning hysteria.

So the next time you're entirely bored of your closet, just revisit the looks below and see what you've got to play with. Should your closet be lacking in a particular area and you'd like to remedy it, we've also found the perfect shopping options to re-create these influencer-approved outfits.

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HIPPY MIDI DRESS + BASKET BAG + TRENDY SANDALS + STATEMENT EARRINGS
(Image credit: @bettinalooney)

Style Notes: You know the kind of dresses you tend to only wear on vacation? Well, I'd suggest you follow Bettina's lead and wear one in the city with strappy heels and a bold pair of earrings.

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OVERALLS + WHITE BLOUSE + ANKLE BOOTS + CHIC BAG
(Image credit: @tamumcpherson)

Style Notes: Overalls are probably tucked away in the back of your wardrobe, right? Try digging them out sometime and smartening them up like Tamu.

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MATCHING CO-ORD + SMART FLATS
(Image credit: @celmatique)

Style Notes: Celeste got the co-ord memo—these really are the easiest 30-second outfits to pull together, especially in a nice fabric like satin.

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Related: Summer 2018 Fashion Trends: The Only Looks You Need to Know

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SLIP DRESS + TEE + FLATFORMS + SUMMER BAG
(Image credit: @beautynotsize)

Style Notes: You can rewear a slip dress a thousand ways, but our favourite trick is to layer a white tee underneath, just like Charlotte did here.

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JEANS + BRETON TOP + BLAZER + BASKET BAG + MULES
(Image credit: @irinalakicevic)

Style Notes: The Breton-and-jeans combination never dies; it just changes a little now and then. Irina's updated combination with kitten-heel mules and a basket bag make for a very 2018 option.

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MINIDRESS + SNEAKERS
(Image credit: @erika_boldrin)

Style Notes: The fastest way to dress down a minidress? Just add sneakers. See Erika Boldrin for a perfect example.

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OVERSIZE SHIRT + SLOUCHY PANTS + LUXE FLATS + SUNNIES
(Image credit: @_jeanettemadsen_)

Style Notes: If sweet dresses and baring skin are not your vibe, then look to Jeanette's loose-fitting luxe separates for inspo. The evening-y shoes make all the difference here.

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FLIRTY TOP + STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS + NEUTRAL ACCESSORIES
(Image credit: @lucywilliams02)

Style Notes: Lucy, Lucy, Lucy… Do you ever create an outfit we don't love? This elegant blouse with jeans is just perfection.

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TAILORED SUIT + T-SHIRT + PUMPS
(Image credit: @mariaalia)

Style Notes: Just like the co-ords on Celeste above, there is something super easy about actually throwing on a summer suit like Maria here. Add simple shoes and a tee, and you'll be set.

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Related: 14 Under-£100 New-Season Pieces That Make Up My 2024 Capsule Wardrobe

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WHITE JEANS + BREEZY SHIRT + STRAPPY SANDALS
(Image credit: @ruerodier)

Style Notes: Get some extra wear out of your white jeans all season long by relying on the shirt-and-strappy-sandals formula like Marissa here.

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WHITE SHIRT + SILKY SLIP SKIRT + CUTE ACCESSORIES
(Image credit: @lifeofboheme)

Style Notes: If you're looking for a laid-back outfit idea that still feels unique and quirky, try this white shirt and silky skirt out for size—you can thank Marta later.

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Now that you know some easy outfit formulas, you'll never be stuck again!

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.