Casual Base with Elevated Layer and Practical Shoes

This styling guide focuses on building a relaxed-fit, comfortable casual base paired with a standout elevated layer and highly practical yet stylish shoes. This formula strikes the perfect balance between effortless comfort and polished sophistication. If you have a specific occasion, season, or budget in mind, please share so we can customize these suggestions further!

Relaxed-Fit Cotton T-Shirt

The ultimate casual base. A high-quality, loose-fitting cotton tee in a neutral tone provides breathable comfort and a clean slate for layering.

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@kieunse

AYR

The Practice Tee

$88

AYR

Tuckernuck

Blue Fog Parker Classic Tee

$62

$88

Tuckernuck

moco

Cartoon Print Cotton T-shirt

$55

$95

moco

Jenni Kayne

Dream Tee

$85

Shopbop

Relaxed-Fit Cotton T-Shirt

@kieunse

The ultimate casual base. A high-quality, loose-fitting cotton tee in a neutral tone provides breathable comfort and a clean slate for layering.

AYR

The Practice Tee

$88

AYR

Tuckernuck

Blue Fog Parker Classic Tee

$62

$88

Tuckernuck

moco

Cartoon Print Cotton T-shirt

$55

$95

moco

Jenni Kayne

Dream Tee

$85

Shopbop

Relaxed-Fit Wide-Leg Linen Pants

These pants offer a breezy, comfortable silhouette that keeps the base casual and effortless while ensuring maximum mobility.

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@mimixn

Free People

Chambers Laid Back Pull On Linen Pants

$78

Shopbop

RAILS

Emmie Linen Pants

$178

Shopbop

Tuckernuck

Butter Summer Demi Pant

$445

Tuckernuck

Tomato Summer Demi Pant

$445

Tuckernuck

Relaxed-Fit Wide-Leg Linen Pants

@mimixn

These pants offer a breezy, comfortable silhouette that keeps the base casual and effortless while ensuring maximum mobility.

Free People

Chambers Laid Back Pull On Linen Pants

$78

Shopbop

RAILS

Emmie Linen Pants

$178

Shopbop

Tuckernuck

Butter Summer Demi Pant

$445

Tuckernuck

Tomato Summer Demi Pant

$445

Tuckernuck

Oversized Tailored Blazer

An oversized blazer serves as the perfect elevated layer. It instantly structures the relaxed base, adding a sophisticated, editorially-approved touch without feeling restrictive.

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@sarahlouiseblythe

The Frankie Shop

The Frankie Shop Newark double-breasted cotton blazer

$339

$485

Mytheresa

Wardrobe.NYC

Wardrobe. NYC Oversized wool blazer

$1,480

$1,850

Mytheresa

Acne Studios

Twill blazer

$400

$1,000

Net-a-Porter

SIR. SIR Single-breasted wool-blend blazer

SIR.

SIR Single-breasted wool-blend blazer

$385

$770

Mytheresa

Oversized Tailored Blazer

@sarahlouiseblythe

An oversized blazer serves as the perfect elevated layer. It instantly structures the relaxed base, adding a sophisticated, editorially-approved touch without feeling restrictive.

The Frankie Shop

The Frankie Shop Newark double-breasted cotton blazer

$339

$485

Mytheresa

Wardrobe.NYC

Wardrobe. NYC Oversized wool blazer

$1,480

$1,850

Mytheresa

Acne Studios

Twill blazer

$400

$1,000

Net-a-Porter

SIR.

SIR Single-breasted wool-blend blazer

$385

$770

Mytheresa

Retro Low-Top Sneakers

A highly practical shoe option that keeps the look grounded and sporty. They offer all-day walking comfort while maintaining a trendy, street-style aesthetic.

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@michellaccc

Nike

Blazer Low ’77 Vintage leather-trimmed brushed-suede sneakers

$45

$90

Net-a-Porter

Nike

Sprint Sister Sneakers

$100

Shopbop

New

Michael Kors

Jovie Color-Block Suede Sneaker

$119.5

Michael Kors

Vince

Oasis Runner Sneakers

$275

Shopbop

Retro Low-Top Sneakers

@michellaccc

A highly practical shoe option that keeps the look grounded and sporty. They offer all-day walking comfort while maintaining a trendy, street-style aesthetic.

Nike

Blazer Low ’77 Vintage leather-trimmed brushed-suede sneakers

$45

$90

Net-a-Porter

Nike

Sprint Sister Sneakers

$100

Shopbop

New

Michael Kors

Jovie Color-Block Suede Sneaker

$119.5

Michael Kors

Vince

Oasis Runner Sneakers

$275

Shopbop

Relaxed-Fit Button-Down Shirt

Worn open or loosely tucked, a soft cotton or tencel button-down shirt makes an incredibly versatile base layer that feels relaxed yet put-together.

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@gyuri_pp

Nili Lotan

FINN SHIRT

$395

Nili Lotan

Pixie Market

Oversized Button-Down Shirt

$136

Pixie Market

moco

Graffiti Print Cotton Shirt

$159

$210

moco

Never Fully Dressed

White Cropped Cotton Miley Shirt

$67

$120

Never Fully Dressed

Relaxed-Fit Button-Down Shirt

@gyuri_pp

Worn open or loosely tucked, a soft cotton or tencel button-down shirt makes an incredibly versatile base layer that feels relaxed yet put-together.

Nili Lotan

FINN SHIRT

$395

Nili Lotan

Pixie Market

Oversized Button-Down Shirt

$136

Pixie Market

moco

Graffiti Print Cotton Shirt

$159

$210

moco

Never Fully Dressed

White Cropped Cotton Miley Shirt

$67

$120

Never Fully Dressed

Pleated Wide-Leg Trousers

A flowing, pleated trouser offers a comfortable, relaxed fit that elevates the casual base slightly more than denim, draping beautifully with movement.

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@lemanm

TWP

Drew Pants

$695

Shopbop

Varley

Jayla twill wide-leg pants

$133

$190

Net-a-Porter

moco

Pleated Detail Wide Leg Pants

$125

$210

moco

L'AGENCE

Haylo Wide Leg Pull On Pants

$450

Shopbop

Pleated Wide-Leg Trousers

@lemanm

A flowing, pleated trouser offers a comfortable, relaxed fit that elevates the casual base slightly more than denim, draping beautifully with movement.

TWP

Drew Pants

$695

Shopbop

Varley

Jayla twill wide-leg pants

$133

$190

Net-a-Porter

moco

Pleated Detail Wide Leg Pants

$125

$210

moco

L'AGENCE

Haylo Wide Leg Pull On Pants

$450

Shopbop

Suede Utility Jacket

Suede is a major texture trend. A structured suede utility jacket serves as a luxurious, tactile outer layer that elevates simple tees and trousers instantly.

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@savislook

FRAME

The Suede Safari Jacket

$2,498

Shopbop

Róhe

Róhe Oversized suede jacket

$1,358

$1,940

Mytheresa

Brunello Cucinelli

Suede jacket

$6,300

$12,600

Net-a-Porter

ARMA

Maeve paneled suede jacket

$1,550

Net-a-Porter

Suede Utility Jacket

@savislook

Suede is a major texture trend. A structured suede utility jacket serves as a luxurious, tactile outer layer that elevates simple tees and trousers instantly.

FRAME

The Suede Safari Jacket

$2,498

Shopbop

Róhe

Róhe Oversized suede jacket

$1,358

$1,940

Mytheresa

Brunello Cucinelli

Suede jacket

$6,300

$12,600

Net-a-Porter

ARMA

Maeve paneled suede jacket

$1,550

Net-a-Porter

Square-Toe Leather Flats

Square-toe flats are a chic, modern alternative to sneakers. They offer the practicality and comfort of a flat shoe while delivering a polished, high-fashion finish.

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@johannalager

Madewell

Freja Glove Ballet Flats

$128

Shopbop

MM6 Maison Margiela

Square Toe Leather Ballerina Flats

$468

$780

Shopbop

St. Agni

90s leather pumps

$450

Net-a-Porter

Jil Sander

Ballerina Prince leather flats

$990

Net-a-Porter

Square-Toe Leather Flats

@johannalager

Square-toe flats are a chic, modern alternative to sneakers. They offer the practicality and comfort of a flat shoe while delivering a polished, high-fashion finish.

Madewell

Freja Glove Ballet Flats

$128

Shopbop

MM6 Maison Margiela

Square Toe Leather Ballerina Flats

$468

$780

Shopbop

St. Agni

90s leather pumps

$450

Net-a-Porter

Jil Sander

Ballerina Prince leather flats

$990

Net-a-Porter

Relaxed-Fit Ribbed Knit Tank Top

A textured ribbed tank is a summer-friendly casual base that adds subtle dimension under jackets or blazers while keeping you cool.

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@anna___chybisova

525 America

Demi Tank

$79

Revolve

Missoni

Missoni Sequined striped lamé top

$1,630

Mytheresa

ANINE BING

Arie Tank - Ivory

$122.5

$175

ANINE BING

Free People

x free-est Lizzie Sweater Top In Green Eyes

$48

Revolve

Relaxed-Fit Ribbed Knit Tank Top

@anna___chybisova

A textured ribbed tank is a summer-friendly casual base that adds subtle dimension under jackets or blazers while keeping you cool.

525 America

Demi Tank

$79

Revolve

Missoni

Missoni Sequined striped lamé top

$1,630

Mytheresa

ANINE BING

Arie Tank - Ivory

$122.5

$175

ANINE BING

Free People

x free-est Lizzie Sweater Top In Green Eyes

$48

Revolve

Boucle Cropped Jacket

A textured boucle jacket adds immediate elegance and Parisian flair. The cropped length contrasts beautifully with relaxed, wide-leg bottoms to define your silhouette.

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@jeannine.roxas

Another Tomorrow

Cropped cotton bouclé-tweed jacket

$750

$1,250

Net-a-Porter

Altuzarra

Altuzarra Beanie bouclé jacket

$1,396.5

$1,995

Mytheresa

BARDOT

Bennett Boucle Jacket

$94.5

$189

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self-portrait

Cropped metallic bouclè jacket

$700

Net-a-Porter

Boucle Cropped Jacket

@jeannine.roxas

A textured boucle jacket adds immediate elegance and Parisian flair. The cropped length contrasts beautifully with relaxed, wide-leg bottoms to define your silhouette.

Another Tomorrow

Cropped cotton bouclé-tweed jacket

$750

$1,250

Net-a-Porter

Altuzarra

Altuzarra Beanie bouclé jacket

$1,396.5

$1,995

Mytheresa

BARDOT

Bennett Boucle Jacket

$94.5

$189

Shopbop

self-portrait

Cropped metallic bouclè jacket

$700

Net-a-Porter

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LESET

Leset Rio jersey stirrup leggings

$220

Mytheresa

LESET

Leset Margo cotton jersey T-shirt

$80

Mytheresa

moco

Paneled-Sleeve Hooded Down Jacket

$270

moco

New

DONNI.

The Sweater Rib Kick Flare

$234

Donni

ROUCHA

Penn Sport Sweatpants

$200

Shopbop

New

DONNI.

The Sweater Rib Kick Flare

$234

Donni

DONNI.

The Thermal Crop Stripe Pant

$187

$234

Donni

New

DONNI.

The Thermal Crop Stripe Pant

$187

$234

Donni

Rick Owens

DRKSHDW cutout cotton jersey top

$225

$450

Mytheresa

Tod's

Tod's Cashmere and silk sweatpants

$1,530

Mytheresa

FALKE ERGONOMIC SPORT SYSTEM

Jacquard-knit top

$72

$240

Net-a-Porter

LESET

Leset Rio capri pants

$185

Mytheresa

rag & bone

rag & bone Waffle-Knit Cotton Henley T-Shirt

$88

$195

Outnet

Victoria Beckham

High-rise leggings

$578

$827

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Chevron track top

$460

$768

Mytheresa

Damson Madder

Riya Sheer Raglan Tee - Grey/Lemon

$95

Damson Madder

MONCLER GRENOBLE

Color-block stretch-jersey base layer

$600

Net-a-Porter

S Max Mara

'S Max Mara Cotton cropped wide-leg pants

$550

Mytheresa

Stella McCartney

Cashmere and wool sweater

$525

$875

Mytheresa

moco

Fitted Zip-Neck Top

$130

moco

BRAND RECOMMENDATION

Nanushka

Nanushka is the ultimate destination for effortless, relaxed-fit tailoring, offering the perfect elevated outer layers and signature trousers that instantly dress up a casual base. Their commitment to soft, vegan leather and fluid silhouettes creates a high-fashion look that still feels incredibly comfortable and laid-back.

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