It’s safe to say that we all need to fall back in love with our clothes again. Don’t get me wrong; I’ve loved lounging around in chic knitted sets, but now, at the start of 2021, I’m making a point of relishing in the art of getting ready once more. However, after months of relying on the same staples day-in, day-out, if you feel somewhat uninspired when you throw open your wardrobe doors, rest assured you’re not alone. I’ve also felt pangs of uncertainty when I pull out long-forgotten pieces from the depths of my rails.
Instead of letting these feelings overwhelm me back into my leggings, I decided to take to Instagram to indulge in a little scrolling. Any outfit that caught my eye, I saved in my collections. Revisiting them a couple of days later, there were a few looks—10 specifically—that caught my eye. The best part being, aside from a couple of new-season investments, many of the pieces I need to re-create them are already somewhere in my wardrobe just waiting to be rediscovered.
Scroll below to see the 2021 outfit ideas I love, then shop the pieces you need to fill any gaps you may have in your closets.
Style Notes: While camel, grey, and black outerwear might dominate our wardrobes, Amaka proves that investing in a bright-hued coat will instantly lift any outfit.
Style Notes: Tick off two major spring trends in one by layering a floral-embroidered cardigan over shirting with supersize collars.
Style Notes: Mini skirts are back on the style agenda for 2021; give them some retro appeal by pairing of platform boots, much like French fashion icon, Anne-Laure.
Style Notes: All-black outfits aren’t necessarily boring. Make like Monikh and wear shades of black in different textures, such as leather and satin, to create a cool contrast.
Style Notes: Outfit combinations don’t come much more classic than jeans and a shirt, but Sabina switches the look up by wearing a blue Oxford stripe with grey-toned jeans.
Style Notes: This fresh white and teal outfit is one of the chicest outfits we’ve seen in a long while. Until temperatures start to rise, swap TyLynn’s tank for an ecru knitted roll-neck.
Style Notes: Checkerboard prints are going to be big news this year, and Camille’s cardigan and top twin-set has gone straight to the top of our 2021 wish lists. Isn’t it the most-perfect way of breathing new life into leggings?
Style Notes: A navy skirt suit will always look chic; wear it with a chunky cable knit underneath and finish with chunky loafers and it’ll feel very on-trend.
Style Notes: Jumper dresses are still firmly on our radar, but instead of the neutral palette we’ve been sporting, following Lydia’s lead by snapping up a bright iteration that’ll carry us through until spring.
Style Notes: Leather trousers (be they real or faux) are the ideal solution if you’re bored of wearing your jeans, as they provide equal, if not more, heat.
