Don’t listen to anyone else, activewear is still a thing. This is the lazy girl’s guide to getting dressed each morning.
Twenty-something girls can rejoice in knowing there are some basic style steps to bring into your morning practice that will make the world of difference. (And by that we mean, allow you another 30 minutes of sleep-in time!) Dressing for comfort and practicality is easy with the right guidance.
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The lazy girl’s cheat sheet:
Use these style tricks and still be the best dressed at brunch, the office and everywhere else.
1. Only buy clothes that don’t wrinkle / need to be ironed / can be shoved into a bag and will still come out looking a million bucks.
Shirts, pants, dresses. Be strategic when buying your clothes and ensure you’re grabbing fabrics that won’t crease and crush. Waking up with 2 minutes to spare and getting dressed with ease is a blessing.
High Neck Embroidered Lace Mini Shift Dress $117
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Sass & Bide Okay Horay Knit $290
THE ICONIC
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Lola Turtle Neck Rib Long Sleeve Bodysuit $24
Boohoo
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2. One word: flats.
Comfy and practical, flats are the new heels and fashion girl’s everywhere have caught on. Sneakers and sandals, brogues, ballet pumps and boots - flats are so in fashion and the options are endless. You'll feet will love you after a night out dancing in flats.
Birkenstock Arizona Metallic Copper $164
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adidas Superstar
THE ICONIC
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FOXTROT Leather Tassel Sandals $47
ASOS
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3. Buy denim in bulk, and then buy some more.
Jeans are your best friend in fashion, they don’t need to be ironed and they’re appropriate in almost every social situation*. *Cocktail dress code aside. Cruisy boyfriend jeans for Saturday morning coffee runs and skinny black jeans for Saturday night activities. Voila!
Marilyn Jean Busted Black $179.95
General Pants
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Moto Sun Bleach Mom Jeans £40
Topshop
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Dr Denim Cropa Cabana White $129
Surfstitch
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4. Opt for neutral colours.
Every now and again bright, bold colours and prints are welcomes into a lazy girl’s closet; but sticking to soft tones and neutrals you can rest easy knowing everything will go together looking like you had a plan all along.
Breaking Free Jumpsuit in Mocha $75
Showpo
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O'Neill Balance Wrap $89.99
THE ICONIC
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Faux Leather Seam Detail Midi Skirt $42
Missguided
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5. Welcome matchy matchy outfits with open arms.
Hey, a two piece twinset solves all your outfit prep problems from the get-go. Save time when you're shopping, if you see a matchy matchy outfit, snap it up.
Modern Stripe Tee & Skirt £74
Topshop
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Lisa Longline Bandeau and Flare co-ord set $40
Boohoo
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Adore You Set in Black Print $75
Showpo
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6. Rid yourself of the clothes you don’t actually wear.
Pull every piece of clothing out of your wardrobe and get serious about what you wear. Make a charity pile (or if you can’t bring yourself to get rid of things find a space to pack them away into) and put aside the things you haven’t worn in months. A closet clearout makes it easy to find your everyday essentials.
Sass Chambray Sleeveless Dress $89.95
THE ICONIC
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Selected Mema Shirt with Spot Cuffs $95.00
ASOS
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Betty Basics Charlotte Wrap Skirt $29.95
Surfstitch
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7. Introduce silk PJs to your wardrobe.
This is a total trend-of-the-moment. Buy a silk pyjamas set (a light pinstripe or midnight navy makes top of the list) that you can rock to the store by throwing a knit over the top. Long pants, shorty shorts or a silk cami slip are all approved. Chic sleepwear just became the most versatile addition to your wardrobe. #Cute.
Homebodii Short PJ Piping set $79
THE ICONIC
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Monki Oversized Pyjama Night Shirt $64.00
ASOS
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Alexis Lace Trim Nightie $59
THE ICONIC
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8. Update your sporty fit-kit.
Ok, this one is obvious, rocking your activewear (or athleisure, as some like to call it) round-the-weekend-clock is a no brainer for lazy girl’s everywhere. From yoga to brunch with no questions asked.
Nikki Sports Bra $66.99
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L'Urve Jungle Fever Splice Leggings $129
THE ICONIC
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Circuit Tech Hoody $160
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9. Ensure you have a hot go-to dress (or two).
Sometimes you do need an eye-catcher to head out in but by having 1 or 2 dresses that are guaranteed winners and ready to go, you can rest assured knowing you've got a backup plan when all else fails.
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Walking Magic Dress $85
Princess Polly
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Darcie Arcie A-Line Lace Detail Dress $119.99
Forever New
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10. Invest in your wear-everywhere bag.
Cut decision making time down each day by having a bag that goes with everything. Stick to neutrals tones (light blush, beige, caramel) or black. These are easy to blend in with your existing neutral colours as well as being easily matched to statement items in your wardrobe.
Oroton Crescent Messenger Bag $347.50
THE ICONIC
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Grafea Micro Duffle Bag in White Leather $81.00
ASOS
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Rebecca Minkoff Avery Cross-Body Bag $251.67
ShopBop.com
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The top retailers to bookmark for your next shopping spree:
Top fashion sites to shop online
ASOS
THE ICONIC
Boohoo
Missguided
David Jones
Showpo
Forever New
General Pants
New Look
Topshop
Shopbop
Lorna Jane
Your quick guide to retailers offering free delivery:
Most of the retailers mentioned above (as well as a few others listed below) offer free shipping when you spend over a certain amount. It doesn’t get much better than that! Shop online with ease.
ASOS: Free shipping on orders over $40
THE ICONIC: Free shipping on orders over $50
BNKR: Free express shipping on orders over $39
Showpo: Free express shipping on orders over $50
Beginning Boutique: Free express shipping on orders over $50
Dotti: Free shipping on orders over $90
Forever New: Free shipping on orders over $50
Shopbop: Free shipping on orders over $100
Surfstitch: Free shipping on orders over $25
Sabo Skirt: Free shipping on orders over $150
Princess Polly: Free express shipping on orders over $50
New Look: Free shipping on orders over £55
Topshop: Free shipping on orders over £100
City Beach: Free shipping on orders over $75
Missguided: Free shipping on orders over $80
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