Batting for Team Casual on a Lazy Sunday Afternoon

I fully believe that casual can be ABSOLUTELY as fab as dressy (in the right context, of course!) I really hope that this latest spat of YLF members posting casual looks continues, and I'm happy to contribute to the looks with this offering!

I wore this on a lazy Sunday afternoon after church, just to hang out in the back yard with the kids, and later on for a quick run to the grocery store.

To me, successful casual means attention to detail. I am also on Team Minimal, so I am wearing only wedding rings, a watch and fun specs. I value quick easy on/easy off shoes, so I picked up these platform slides from Born (after much, much ordering and returning - sorry, Zappos!). I went with the 'color of the moment' - orange - and although it's muted, I have loved it with every outfit I've paired it with so far. Hard to see in the photo, but the toes are done up in OPI's "dim sum plum" fuschia polish. I'm sporting my standard minimalist makeup - tinted moisturizer, eyeshadow base, mascara and lip color.

It's not fancy, but I feel pulled together and fab, and it's thanks to YLF for the inspiration!

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14 years ago

Anonymous

Minimally fab! I love the print of your top, and I'm imagining the pretty contrast of your plum toes with the orange sandals. Nice!

I agree, it's the little things that makes an outfit. You look blissfully casual and polished.

christieanne

Veteran

I like the patterned tank and simple shapes (and good fit of things - that makes all the difference it seems). Orange sandals are so fun with purple toes.

sarah

I agree- the attention to detail (orange sandals! great-fitting bermudas! on-trend pattern in the top!) makes this outfit stand out above your average casual outfit.

Well done.

Transcona Shannon

This is a perfect casual outfit and I would duplicate it in a second. Everything fits you perfectly and I think that's absolutely key in a casual and more minimal outfit.

teeandcee

Active Member

I love this outfit too and appreciate those pointing out it's the details and great fit as I couldn't figure out what was different about it. You look great!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Totally casually fab! Rock on MPJ in her butternut clogs.

Isis

Just.Wow.

Attention to detail is so important in casual....and you've accomplished this perfectly! The fit of every piece is so perfect....Great job!

Beth Ann

Love the look. And you're right that details can make the difference. Since my summers are more casual, I've started creating FFBOs even for hanging out at the park on a hot day. I'm trying to take pictures, because I find that, even though my closet is smallish, I still don't remember what works best with what. Heck, some mornings I barely remember my name.

In this case, the clogs and fun print in the top, along with the excellent, but casual fit kick this up a notch.

Hope you had fun!

Sarah A

love this casual look... I feel bad I haven't contributed many of my own casual wiws lately. The perfect fit and attention to details are stellar. Love that watch!

Jewell

Wise words concerning attention to detail! This look is casual and fab!

ManidipaM

Excellent point about fit and detail preventing casual from turning down sloppy street!

Mamapicklejuice, it's the great proportions, the perfect fit, and the touch of whimsy that make this outfit feel so finished. LOVE!

By the way, if I may ask, why wear eyeshadow base if you're not going to wear eyeshadow?

Makrame

You look great - relaxed yet put together. I love your new sandals - nice choice of color!

Kiwichik

Great casual look like the fab watch and sandals.

Kirti

You look great! I would totally wear this

Mamapicklejuice

clearyclaire, tracina, christianne, sarah, Angie, Jewell, Makrame, Kiwichik, Kirti, - Thank you! Yes, the devil is in the details, for sure.

Transcona Shannon, Isis - Fit is so important, isn't it? With this outfit, the top is not fitted or waist-revealing, but rather floaty and body skimming (not baggy - that should never be the opposite for fitted!). I'm long-waisted, so finding a suitably long top is a chore, but so critical. Too short tops can instantly make me look dated and frumpy.

teeandcee - Thank you - I got a bit wordy and probably should have stuck to bullet points! To further illustrate, a pre-YLF casual outfit might have consisted of the following:
* slightly boxy women's tee
* plain brown sandals ("brown goes with everything!")
* non-descript wire-rimmed eyeglasses
* no watch

Beth Ann - Thanks! I'm trying to document more summer outfits for that exact reason! It's been fun compiling a personal "look book" with outfits that have secured YLF-approval. Keeps me honest, too!

Sarah A - Not to late to jump on the casual WIW bandwagon. Thanks for the kind words. I did a lot of research before I bought this watch - and it just ticks all the boxes for me. Who can resist its oversized polka dotted face?

ManidipaM - Thank you so much! Yes, casual does not equal sloppy! It was so fun and so easy to put this outfit together...I feel like each piece was chosen for a specific reason/role, and that's so critical when you have a small wardrobe...
Re: the eyeshadow base, I wear Laura Mercier's "eye basics" in flax...oddly enough, while it's marketed as a base, it is also widely used on its own, as the flax color has a lovely subtle shimmer. It is usually around the eye area that makes me look tired, so anything that adds light or shimmer to that area helps a lot.

cheryl

I love this. Great print top, the shoes are awesome and Oh how i love that watch

kellygirl

Right on, MMPJ! You are doing Team Casual proud. You look great!

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