After the success with our accessories and finishing touches post a couple of weeks ago, we thought we would bring you another chapter of outfit inspiration – this time it’s how to do casual. It is a common scenario that we find ourselves in… how to dress for the weekend, casual Friday, what to wear to Saturday morning sport, a lazy Sunday brunch, or the current dilemma for a lot of women – what outfit to wear to the rugby and aftermatch celebrations!
Sometimes it can be a little hard to pull together a casual outfit that has the right mix of ease and style… we want comfort, we want a bit of polish, a bit of edge or difference, and we want to look like it was an effortless choice of outfit… here are some solutions, using our Taylor Summer Collection…
THE CLASSIC WHITE TEE & JEANS
Generale Trench in black, Cayenne Jean in dark, Half Sleeve Tee in black (under), Transform Tee in white, ARTIKEL Knot Necklace in black.
This is a timeless combination, the white tee and jeans. We still have a few pairs of our Red Engine Cayenne Jean left, which is a straight leg style, slim but not too skinny. They are most definitely one of the best pairs of jeans I have ever owned, super soft denim, smart enough to wear out at night and great for your days off running around town. Keep the look fresh with a couple of layered tees, the white Transform Tee has a great long line and draped detail that just adds that little bit of extra interest. If you need a jacket (say if you have been dragged out to the rugby) add our Generale Trench, a great weight for the spring/summer months and something that will be in your wardrobe for years to come.
SHIRT STYLE
Camber Tunic in camel (under), Mettre Shirt in white, Stripe Destination Jacket in Sand Stripe, Cayenne Jean in black.
Keeping with the jean styling, yes… the fabulous Cayenne’s come in a darker shade as well, this is a great outfit for spring weather. Light long sleeve layers are easy to wear, and don’t need to create bulk. The Camber Tunic is one of our most loved pieces, and the new camel colourway looks fabulous with all the creams and whites for summer. Over your Camber, add the Mettre Shirt, a divine cotton to wear, this was my first purchase from the summer collection, and I have thrashed it already. A looser fit, with a longer hem, it is great with all your skinny pants, and can be buttoned, tied, or belted however you like. Add the Stripe Destination Jacket for a bit of warmth if needed, the cropped back goes perfectly with the longer lines of the tops underneath. What a great alternative to a black blazer, the pinstripe is a great way to add a bit of texture to your outfit.
EASY STRIPES
Venetian Pant in black, Camber Tunic in white, Initiate Tunic in Stripe, The O Belt in lava.
This look is all about the stripes… for days when you want to steer away from the trusty black tops. The Initiate Tunic is one of those clever Taylor pieces that you can wear a few different ways… cowl necked with a split (pictured), or V Necked with a more fitted body, it even works as a cropped cardi. We can show you all the ways when you pop in store to have a little look. The stripes are layered with our handy Camber Tunic underneath, and the slim Venetian Pants on the bottom. The pants are super comfy, but add a bit of edge, and they will go with practically everything in your wardrobe. Add a splash of colour with the lava O Belt and you are ready to go. Work the belt either over the tunic, try pulling the tunic up over the belt to give a loose look, with an assymmetrical hem, or just belt it over the Camber and leave the tunic loose.
OBLIQUE TUNICS BACK IN STORE!
Oblique Tunic in graphite, Venetian Pant in sand, Leather Circle Jacket in distressed grey.
We have just received a new drop of our Oblique Tunics. A great loose layer, these drape beautifully and are made out of soft modal or viscose… casual enough for everyday running about, but dressy enough to wear out to summer bbq’s and dinners. We like the combo of the graphite colourway with the sand pants. It is nice to get away from those black skinny’s every now and then, and our lighter shades have proven very popular. Add a jacket over the tunic to pull in the volume, and give yourself great proportions. We still have a few of our limited leather Circle Jackets in store, very special Taylor pieces.
Come and see us in store and we will get you into some easy-to-wear casual pieces… with a Taylor twist of course!
