Dressing up is fun, isn’t it? One of the best hobbies is shopping, especially when you have a special outfit to shop for and you can make a day of it by bringing friends and having lunch. Choosing outfits on sites like Pinterest and binging on accessories like these becomes an after-work habit when you’ve got a passion for fashion. Since you were a little girl dressing up in your mother’s clothes, choosing outfits has likely been huge fun. Getting older means you have to actually choose outfits that are appropriate for the season and situation so going shopping for new clothes becomes more of a mission than it does a fun activity. 

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Depending on your job, you may find yourself stuck in a rut clothes-wise. Perhaps your working day in an office is spent wearing suits and dressing up professionally. By the time the weekend comes around, all you want to do is don some slouch jeans and a simple t-shirt to have the weekend in. Any more time having to wear smart heels or shoes is more torture than it is dress-up so weekends tend to be the time for something more casual. When you have a weekend engagement though, it can be difficult to tear yourself away from your comfy clothes and back into something smart/tight/with torturously high heels – delete as appropriate! There are some ways that you can go from casual to chic with the minimum of changes to your jeans and t-shirt look, so pay close attention and you may get to stick to the skinnies this weekend!

1. Your handbag says a lot about you and where you’re going. Some girls love a huge handbag that hangs off the shoulder and looks like it’s something magical and can be filled with any number of things. Large barrel bags are great for that and if you’re heading out in skinny jeans, pumps and a plain t-shirt, a barrel bag gives it a little oomph. A small shoulder bag or clutch adds just as much class, so choose your bag wisely. Add some sunglasses and one of these Hermes scarves and you’re about ready for your lunch date!
2. Statement jewelry can dress up any outfit. Bold colors against plain t-shirts always make an outfit chicer than it was before. Add some long droplet earrings to give you a splash of sparkle that matches the Verragio rings on your fingers. There’s nothing wrong with mixing and matching your jewels and layering your necklaces. Our ability to accessories brings out our creative nature – take advantage of that!
3. The type of jacket you choose to pair with your jeans can change the entire outfit. Go for a short, black leather jacket for a cool, biker-chic look. If you want something softer and smarter, go for a long-line blazer to just below the hip line. Sharp shoulders and three-quarter length sleeves make your outfit perfect for those evening cocktail drinks with friends. 

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Mix and match these steps and you’ll go from casual to chic in seconds!