Happy Fashion Friday everyone!
Last week I blogged about the perfect outfit to wear for your Black Friday shopping, but I unfortunately had some technical difficulties and figure many of you were out anyways hitting up all the sales! I wanted to re-post as all of the tips are great for any shopping day and are pretty similar to my go-to flying attire as well (I leave dressing in a dress and pumps while flying and walking through a million gates in an airport to Victoria Beckham).
Tips for the quintessential shopping outfit include the following:
Be comfortable!! You don’t have to look frumpy to be comfy and you’ll be lucky you are when the woman who’s wearing her 5 inch heels or wedges wobbles by you thinking she looks hot. I suggest wearing a pair of oh-so trendy loafers or the always great Toms. And if you’re wanting a little glam, go with the uber fun Glitter Toms!
Gap Embroidered Loafers. Gap Patterned Printed Loafers. Toms Classic Canvas Slip-On. Toms Classic Glitter Slip-On.
Take it off! Wear items that are easy to take on and off if you are planning on trying clothes on. I usually avoid button down shirts and stick with leggings as opposed to jeans. If you do opt for jeans, make sure they’re not tight and easy to wear, such as a boyfriend jean.
Forever 21 Ankle Length Leggings. Gap 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans.
Less is more. I usually wear minimal jewelry this way if you do try on clothing whatever you have on won’t they won’t clash. I just got this necklace from Piperlime and I love it!
Layers. Despite the fact that I’m in South Florida and I could technically wear a tank and shorts if I was strictly dressing for the outside temp, I try to dress in layers because I’m always cold inside, especially inside our mall (it’s probably their way of forcing me to purchase a cashmere, but no – I’m one step ahead!). I love getting super soft tees and cardis from Gap and Forever 21.
Forever 21 Basic V-Neck Tee. Forever 21 Melange Open Cardigan. Gap Pieced Dolman Tee. Forever 21 Green Basic Longline Cardigan. Gap Button Cuff Crew Tee. Gap Shiny Dot Tee.
Easy access! As much as I love a satchel, when it comes to a shopping day, I leave them at home and stick with either a cross-body or tote. This allows you to be hands free and not go home with black and blue wrists from your satchel or handbag weighing you down.
Rebecca Minkoff MAC. Kate Spade Flicker Bon Shopper Tote.
And yes, I of course also pair it all with all of my makeup essentials (obvi)!
Have an amazing weekend and let the holiday shopping continue!
Xo,
Leah
