A Black Tee Shirt 5 Ways Using the Outfit Formula Method // Part 2

This is part two in the Outfit Formula Series where I’m styling wardrobe basics multiple ways using a simple formula of 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 (top + bottom + shoe + layer) = outfit formula. It’s an easy method, that once you start using it, you can pre-create outfits so that you can get ready when those limited minutes in the morning are ticking down.

My tee shirt is the Iconically Soft Perfect Tee from Sold Out NYC and has been a staple in my closet for the past few years now. I wear it under, over, and with layers. I wear it for traveling, weekend elevated, and work looks. It’s 100% organic cotton and sustainably made. Use code CONNITWENTY for 20% off of any full price pieces from Sold Out NYC. (I have a small and XS in the tee to allow for a looser or more fitted fit.)

outfit formula #1 - Work meeting (Tee + Trouser + Loafers + Cardigan)

Pants // Reformation Mason Pant in black

Cardigan // Sezane Betty Cardigan (I have my true size and sometimes button it up, sometimes don’t)

Loafers // Freda Salvador Elba Loafer in Black Croc (true size) - code 15CONNI for 15% off

Bag // Freda Salvador Mika Tote bag

Coat // Na Nin Vintage 

Jewelry // Isabel Heart necklace + Allegra chain necklace

Outfit #2 // Heading to the office (Tee + pants + boots + blazer)

Pants // Sezane Damiano Trouser Pants

Blazer // Anine Bing Diana Blazer (I have my true size)

Shoes // Madewell The Dimes Kitten Heel boot (true size, runs roomy)

outfit formula #3 // Working from home (Tee + jeans + Flats + cardigan)

Jeans // Frank and Eileen Monaghan Jean

Cardigan // Sezane Wilson Cardigan in black

Shoes // Jada Flats Freda Salvador in my true size

Bag // Clare V. (no longer available)

Jacket // Sezane Clyde Trench (I sized up one for an oversized look)

Boots // Freda Salvador Brooke Boot (on sale for 20% off right now code: RAINSHINE)

outfit formula #4 // weekend elevated casual (Tee + jeans + sneakers + jacket)

Green bomber jacket // purchased second hand - similar option here

Jeans // Agolde Fran Jean (I sized down)

Sneakers // Isabel Marant (I sized up 1/2 they run small)

Once you start thinking in patterns like the Outfit Formula Method, you can begin to create go - to outfit formulas that will make getting dressed much more efficient. The joy is in knowing your formulas (keeping the same bases (top and bottom) and then changing it up by bringing in print, pattern, color, or texture. You can learn more about how to do that in some recent reels here and here.

And if you want to take a piece in your closet and mix and match pieces to create go-to outfit formulas, we can do that virtually or in person with my Shop Your Closet Outfit Planning Session! If you’re interested in how it works, book a free 10 minute consult and we can chat.