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The Easiest Winter Outfit Formula—Featuring Limited-Time Discounts
Whether you want to dress like a Parisian or a Nancy Meyers movie, this formula will save you time getting dressed.
This time of year, the thing I most crave from my wardrobe is ease. Last week, I wrote about the time-saving benefits of a capsule wardrobe. So today, I want to focus on another wardrobe tool that makes getting dressed easier: the outfit formula.
Think of an outfit formula like a recipe. The formula provides the overall structure and direction, but you can incorporate flavor and flair to match your personal taste. I find outfit formulas useful not because they lead to groundbreaking looks, but because they ease the burden of decision-making. After all, if you’ve already decided you’re going to wear a blazer, a button-down, and jeans, you have far fewer choices to make than if you had your entire wardrobe at your disposal.
The outfit formula I’ve focused on today is a tried-and-true M.M. look, and one that’s particularly suited to the colder months. The formula:
Jardigan + Knit Top + Stretchy Pants
It’s effortlessly chic, easy to adapt to different occasions, and stretchy from head to toe. Below, find three outfits that demonstrate the formula. The best part? Every M.M. piece featured in this story is currently 20% off with code SAVEBIG.
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Outfit 1
If you’re loyal to the Nancy Meyers movie aesthetic…
Opt for light neutrals and breezy silhouettes, like the Merritt wrap jardigan in latte and the Milo wide-leg jeans in bright ivory. For your underpinning, the crisp white Choe top has the laid-back feel of a T-shirt, but its sleek fit and substantial knit make it far more elevated. Simple but impactful gold hoops, a cozy winter scarf, and classic brown penny loafers complete an outfit that any Diane Keaton character would surely embrace.
Outfit 2
If you want to embrace your inner cat lady…
Take cues from a pair of leopard-print mules and opt for a sophisticated black-and-brown palette. Here, I’ve paired the Crimmins top and Jennimai jardigan in black with the Kick Flare Foster pants in saddle for a color-blocked look that helps contrast the more organic print on the shoes. The vintage-inspired Marcy earrings finish the outfit with a touch of old-school glamor.
Outfit 3
If you wish you were in Paris…
Create an outfit of classically stylish pieces that, together, have a certain je ne sais quoi. The Woolf jardigan in boucle has the look of tweed, but the stretch and ease of a cardigan, while the cascade knit Brodie top offers a contrasting texture for added visual interest. The straight-leg, ‘90s-inspired Daria jeans, burgundy block-heel boots, and elegant silver earrings pull this effortless French-girl outfit together.
