I don’t know about you but weekday mornings doing the school run are manic in our household. Trying to get the girls out the door and at the school gate on time means having to juggle multiple things and the last thing I want to deal with is a wardrobe crisis. Having encountered this a handful of times, I’ve found one of the best ways to combat it is to have a few school run outfit formulas in my head for tried and tested looks that will work all the time. This has saved me on more than one occasion as I can quickly grab something and get out the door with minimal fuss.
I’ll preface this by saying these formulas will vary for each person depending on what you generally have on during the day and your style, but for me these are a few outfits that always work. I tweak them slightly sometimes depending on my schedule or what the weather is like outside but most of the time I don’t really veer too far from the below. They’re also comfortable, incorporate pieces that are regularly in rotation and are looks that make me feel confident whenever I walk out the door.
Co-ord set + slides
Can’t get much easier than a matching set. I’ve found I’ve built up quite a collection of these because they’re such a no- brainer look. If I’m really in a rush, this is the first thing I reach for because it always looks polished. Also, you can wear both pieces separately so it earns a tick in the versatility department. I will often pair a co-ord set with slides in summer, but switch it out for sneakers when the weather starts cooling down.
Jeans + sweater + sneakers
This is one of my winter go-tos. A great pair of jeans, white sneakers and a jumper is super simple as far as outfits go but it definitely works.
Blazer + tee + jeans
I bookmark this outfit combination if I’ve got somewhere to be after drop off and need to look polished. This is just a simple jeans and tee pairing but by adding the blazer on top it dresses it up and gives it more of a professional vibe.
White shirt + jeans
A classic outfit combination like a white shirt and jeans also works for the school run. I often have a few shirts ironed and ready to go so I can quickly grab a shirt and pop it on with a pair of jeans when I’m in a rush. White is always a failsafe, but a great stripe is always fun, and bold colours are also an option when you’re feeling like brightening up your look.
Shirt dress + sneakers
Shirt dresses are one of those style staples I think everyone should have on hand as they’re so simple and effortless. I often team a shirt dress with a pair of sneakers and a crossbody bag for a look that can take me from the school run to a meeting or errands quite easily.
Midi dress + sandals
The appeal of a dress is that it’s so easy to wear which makes it one of my faves for weekday mornings. A midi dress and sandals looks polished and doesn’t require fussing around with much styling.
Tee + trouser + sandals
A tailored trouser has become a firm favourite in my weekday outfit rotation. A pair of black pants in particular is great as it can work with so many different looks. I usually pop on a tee with a trouser (I add a trench or coat during cooler weather), pop on some sandals (or a sneaker during winter) and I’m done.
Tee + jeans + sandals
Jeans and a tee is a perennial favourite because it works and doesn’t require much fussing around. I have a rotation of jeans that I know always work with various tops so I usually just pick one of those, pop on a tee and I’m ready to go. Sandals or slides are my go-to during summer, and I’ll usually just switch it out for sneakers, boots or a flat when it’s cold.
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