Huge thanks to Kohl’s and Collective Voice for sponsoring this post
School’s back in session, and schedules and activities are resettling into routines. To help you feel prepared, I want to share three elevated casual outfits to wear this fall that are full of comfortable and affordable pieces, and I’m partnering with Kohl’s and Collective Voice to do it!
Kohl’s has great options for all of your clothing needs, at FANTASTIC prices! You can build such a good wardrobe by shopping at Kohl’s since they carry items from activewear to casual wear to workwear to special occasion wear, and everything in between. Plus, with curbside and in-store pickup, shopping at Kohl’s is super convenient!
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SIZING: I’m 5’6” and usually S/M or 6 in clothes and 8.5 to 9 in shoes.
Outfit #1: Black Wide Leg Pants + Striped Top + Denim Jacket
This is a super easy go-to outfit that looks put together but is so, SO comfortable!
I shared these pants in my recent post Easy Work Outfits With Pieces Under $40, and they NEED to be highlighted again! They are REALLYYYYYYY COMFORTABLE and SO good! They are smooth, SOFT, and incredibly STRETCHY. But, they’re really thick so you feel supported, plus the thickness adds structure and polish (yet they’re incredibly comfortable)! The wide leg cut gives you an updated look, and the pants work with an infinite number of blouses, sweaters, t-shirts, and tops. This is a great pair of pants for teachers, by the way. Just so dang comfortable!
You can find the pants for under $32 in both navy and black HERE. I’m wearing size 6.
Here I’m wearing them in a more casual outfit, but I recently showed them totally dressed up for work in the Easy Work Outfits blog post. I told you these dress up and down easily!
This tank top has been my go-to option during the warmer days of summer. I own it in tons of colors, and I love how thick it is and how fitted it is — it’s perfect to pair with wide leg pants. And it’s so affordable at just $10.39! See all the colors HERE. For sizing, I size up to M since it’s so fitted.
Also, if you need to update your denim jacket, I’ve been loving this one! It has a slightly roomy fit without being totally oversized. It’s thick and sturdy but stretchy, so you don’t feel constrained. It comes in 2 washes, HERE! I’m wearing size S.
Shop the Outfit:
Top: c/o Kohl’s (exact—wearing size M)
Pants: c/o Kohl’s (exact—wearing size 6)
Jacket: c/o Kohl’s (exact—wearing size S)
Shoes: (similar)
Earrings: (similar)
Outfit #2: Trouser Jeans or Pants (any color) + Utility Top
How CUTE are these wide leg trouser jeans? They totally dress up an outfit and give it some oomph with visually interesting details like the front pockets and the crease down the front. They hardly feel like jeans — at least in this colorway and feel more like a great pair of pants. They are stretchy and comfortable, but they are also very thick and supportive! The fabric is a great weight for fall, and you can wear them with nicer casual tops like this, with blouses, and with t-shirts and sneakers. Very, very versatile! These pants do come in 5 denim options in addition to this color. And, they are under $32 right now, which is totally a STEAL! This is another pair of pants that would be fantastic for teachers! Find them HERE. I wear size 6.
You can pair these trousers with any type of blouse or button-up top for some great elevated casual outfits for fall! Here I paired them with this knit utility top. The fabric is soft and casual, made of cotton and polyester, so you can dress it up a bit without feeling overdressed. It’s available in three colors, which you can see HERE. And, right now it’s only $18.39! I’m wearing size S.
Another top you could pair with these trousers is THIS one in Navy Disco Dots, as well as the white top in the outfit below!
Shop the Outfit:
Top: c/o Kohl’s (exact—wearing size S)
Pants: c/o Kohl’s (exact—wearing size 6)
Shoes: (similar)
Earrings: (similar)
Outfit #3: Twill Pants + Blouse
These crop pants will make another good addition as they are SOFT, relatively lightweight, and affordable, and they have stretch so you can move around comfortably. They have a wide leg silhouette that fits closer to the body, so if you get nervous about wide leg pants widening you out, give these a try. And they’re only $27.99! These pants are available in three colors, HERE! I’m wearing size 6.
This top is one of my favorite wardrobe staples for elevated outfits. The style is really versatile and can be paired with nearly anything. The fabric is flowy with a great drape, and it has some sheen which makes it feel dressier. It’s a fantastic workwear staple, but it pairs well with jeans and flats for an elevated casual outfit, too. It comes in 9 colors and is just $23.99 right now. Find it HERE. I’m wearing size S.
These pants would also look great with THIS same top in Navy Disco Dots that I mentioned in the previous outfit.
Shop the Outfit:
Top: c/o Kohl’s (exact—wearing size S)
Pants: c/o Kohl’s (exact—wearing size 6)
Jacket: c/o Kohl’s (exact—wearing size S)
Shoes:(similar)
Earrings: (similar)
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