To kick off my series on how to shop like a personal stylist, I’m tackling what we wear when on holidays or when you’re at home. Casual outfits for around the home can mean a whole heap of different styles.
For some, sweat pants and a big tee are their go-to outfits. For others, active wear is their outfit of choice. For others, it could be a casual dress, jeans and top or shorts and top.
Today, I’m going to focus on the tee and shorts ensemble. Mainly because I think this is the most common summer around-the-home style of outfit and it’s one that I tend to wear myself. Not that I think everyone dresses like me. But I find this type of outfit comfortable and I’m sure you will too.
I have a number of tees and a few pairs of shorts that I mix between to create my casual outfits for around the home. I own 5 pairs of shorts. Actually six as I just bought a pair from Gorman during the boxing day sales.
My shorts wardrobe includes two pairs of denim shorts, one pair of navy shorts, one pair of black shorts and patterned shorts with pom poms. I wear patterned, stripe and block tees/tanks with a kaftan over top to create my casual outfits for around the home. To get an idea of the outfits I wear, check out my Instagram or head to the Styled by Bec Facebook page.
For the purpose of this post, I’ve chosen three pairs of shorts (the black and navy work the same as do both the denim shorts). I’ve also chosen a patterned tee, stripe tee and block colour tee. Having a plain black and white tee to create different outfits is also crucial for more outfit making.
I’ve also chosen Frankie 4 slides in Peach and Blonde – as they seem to be the slides with the most sizes available. They also add colour to a plain outfit. I love the pop of colour. Either of these slides could be worn with ALL of these outfits. I usually wear my white Birkenstocks as I’ve had these for years. I may need to invest in new slides this year as they are starting to deteriorate from constant wear.
Here are my three basic casual outfits for around the home
Gorman Brushed Flower Tee $99, Katies Cotton Casual Shorts $25 (on sale), Frankie 4 Hilary Blonde Slides $119.97 (on sale)
Gorman Linen Jersey Tank $55.20 (on sale), Decjuba Emma Tropical Print Shorts $34.95 (on sale), Frankie 4 Hilary Peach Slides $119.97 (on sale)
Bohemian Traders Classic Swing Tee in Stripes $59, Jeans West Kirstie Distress Boyfriend Short $30 (on sale), Frankie 4 Hilary Peach Slides $119.97
When it comes to tees, I’m a big fan of Bohemian Traders. I love their swing tees in a large (I’m a 16) because they don’t clinch at the tummy. They also look great tucked in. They also last after a number of washes. I still own my red stripe tee, black and grey block tees which I have had for years.
Bohemian Traders Classic Swing Tee in Black $59, Bohemian Traders Classic Swing Tee in White $59
I also love my Gorman print tees. Again they wash well and I like their shape. (I wear a size 14 in these.) They also add fun to a simple shorts and tee outfit.
When it comes to shorts, I don’t like short shorts. I have the Katies ones which I wear often and the Jeans West denim shorts. I wear my denim shorts uncuffed as I like a longer hem.
With the three pairs of shorts, I have changed the tops to create these combos. On the middle row, I would totally wear the Gorman tee with a the tropical shorts… but for some that may be too much of a pattern clash so I’ve changed it to a white tee.
Don’t be afraid to intermix your prints. Venture into this pattern clash by pairing a stripe tee with a print.
Once you have your casual shorts and tee outfits organised, you can then venture into adding layers. I absolutely LOVE this kimono from Spell Designs, which can also be worn as a dress.
You can make 3 more outfits by adding this extra layer.
Suddenly, your ‘casual outfits for around the home’ wardrobe is complete.
For most, these types of outfits will be worn frequently throughout the week. For others, it may be the outfits to wear on the weekend only or on a beach holiday.
The key to shopping like a personal stylist is choosing less to create more.
I’ve created 13 outfits on this post from 3 pairs of shorts, 5 tees and 1 kimono.
So buying less, but ensuring each piece has a specific purpose and can be worn again with other items is key. You have to get your basics right before you venture into layers and buying pieces that like to stand out on their own.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my first post on how to shop like a personal stylist. I wear these outfits each week so I live by what I’ve shared here.
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