how to add layers to jeans and a t-shirt - fashion friday

I love clothes and my fashion pinterest board is full of cute stuff and an assortment of outfits that I want to try to incorporate into my wardrobe in the future.  But the truth is my everyday style is basically jeans and a t-shirt unless I have somewhere special to go.  Today I thought it would be fun to take that basic outfit of jeans and a tee and elevate it a bit by adding layers.

I'm starting off with one of my favorite t-shirt brands Croft and Barrow from Kohls in white.  I've
paired it with curvy skinny jeans from Loft and added a cute tassel necklace from Walmart plus gold hoop earrings, a gold watch from Kohls and my favorite leopard flats (similar) that I wear all the time.

There are a lot of days that I count it a win if I put a necklace on with my t-shirt and jeans as I head out the door, so this look is perfectly fine for my everyday running around.

But just by adding a pretty floral scarf I have bumped the style factor up a notch.  Don't you think?

Here I removed the scarf and layered the tee with a striped blouse.  I might wear this if I was meeting friends for lunch or doing a bit of shopping.  It's just a little dressier than the t-shirt all alone.

And finally, I've left on the striped blouse, put back on the scarf and added a cute teal fringe cross body bag I found for less than $15.00 at Walmart (link in sidebar).   I could totally see myself wearing this for a casual date night or dinner and a movie with my girlfriends.

Can you see how adding a few layers just boosts the outfits style factor?  And it didn't take much effort at all.

This post reminded me that there is nothing wrong with jeans and a t-shirt for everyday living but by pulling a couple of things out of my closet and adding layers I can make it even better.  I hope I've inspired you to do the same.

xo, Patty

If this post was helpful you might like my post on transitioning to a spring wardrobe.

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