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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://www.instagram.com/p/Ciu3umGOF-C/

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The third link is great, spot on (I'd do black coat and boots but same idea).

But the first one with the leather (or plastic) pants and the strappy heels? TOO MUCH. The key to looking effortless is to avoid items that, you know, take obvious effort. That means no super high heels, and definitely not a strappy sandal in October. No fabrics that take extra effort or are very trendy. Silk or cashmere are good -- it says you like quality and generally they don't require effort to wear. Leather pants? No.

The second one involves split hem bootleg pants. Just: no. That looks like something I would have worn to a bachelorette party when I was 30. The opposite of effortless!

It all comes down to the same formula: great fitting jeans, cool but easy shoes (Chelsea boots, flats, loafers), a slightly dressy but easy top (silk button down, cashmere sweater), subtle jewelry, make sure your hair and face look good. The "cool" bit actually comes from your confidence, not the parts of your outfit. It's the ability to go out wearing nothing particularly special and still look and feel good.[/quote]

I agree 100% with your last paragraph, but disagree with your takes on links #1 and #3.  I wouldn't do #3 -- first, that coatigan looks like a total bathrobe on anyone who isn't very tall and thin (not how OP describes herself).  And while the outfit has an effortlessly cool vibe, it doesn't have a "bar at a cool restaurant on a Saturday night" vibe.  It's not try hard to elevate your look past jeans and sweater for a Saturday night out at hip restaurant.

Faux leather pants are everywhere right now, they don't say try hard, they say I'm going out on a Saturday night.  (But I do agree with you that the strappy healed sandals are too much for OP's situation.)  I like the coated-jeans variety -- they are less shiny.  A black bootcut pair with a high waist would be flattering on OP, I bet.  Then some sort of simple silk or cashmere or knit top -- tucked or french tucked.  Finish with nice, but not over the top, accessories (Chelsea boot with small block heal), etc.    [/quote]

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