How Do I Dress Casual yet Chic: What To Wear On A Night Out With My Friends

by Jane

Wrap Cardigan from Lulu's

I am a working woman, and I don't have a lot to wear for casual outings. I don't what to wear. It will be cold and I have to be comfortable because we're going to a lot of places. I am 22, a warm spring, 5'8", hourglass figure, and oval face shape. Please help me figure out what to wear.

Looking casual means wearing clothes that are looser-fitted and shoes with a flat or short heel, without any complicated or fancy details. Just plain neutral.

I recommend you to secure these basic wardrobe essentials which are quite casual and versatile:

Dark wash and black jeans (skinny if you don't have problems showing off your hourglass figure, straight and bootcut if you want to tone it down)

V-neck tees in your colors (and of course black even though it may look harsh on your Warm Spring complexion. Remember to add a nice scarf in your best colors to brighten it up)

A shawl/scarf in your personal color (to keep you warm and add some color to your cheeks)

A black or dark brown boyfriend cardigan (not one of those button-up kinds, but something that is slightly loose-fitted with a low neckline)

Flat ankle or mid calf boots in black or brown

White or black plimsolls (canvas sneakers)

Black wrap dress

Black opaque or wool tights (to go with your casual dresses, like the wrap dress)

Black or dark brown leather jacket (if it's cold swap it up with a warm trench/pea coat)

Leather hobo bag

They're very basic and easy to mix and match. Add a couple of accessories (a print scarf, bracelets, hoop earrings, etc.) of your personal style to look trendy.

Here are some outfit ideas for you (using the items mentioned):

How to Look Casual in Chic During Winter

Look #1
Black v-neck tee with a cute brown belted cardigan, straight leg jeans and tan brown flat leather boots

Look #2
Gray t-shirt, jeans, black boyfriend cardigan and a cream (not crisp white as it doesn't flatter your complexion) and black canvas shoes

Look #3
Black v-neck wool sweater, jeans, brown belt wrapped around your waist and ankle boots.

Look #4
Black v-neck wool sweater, brown knit vest with brown skinny belt, jeans and brown suede knee boots

Look #5
Black wrap dress, opaque tights and black knee leather boots with wedge heel. If it's really cold outside you can swap up the wrap dress with a knit turtleneck sweater dress

As you can see the outfits are very simple so you can just switch the pieces and double the combinations. Or just add a trendy jewelry piece.

If you and your friends are planning to eat at a restaurant later that night then you can drop the tee and go for a dressy blouse or top with your sweater.

I included belt details because I think it will emphasize your hourglass body shape.

Hope I gave you some ideas!