4 More Easy & Stylish Last-Minute Outfits for Busy Mornings
Last week’s post on last-minute outfits for busy mornings was so popular, I thought I’d write a sequel!
We’ve all been there — maybe you spent a little too long perfecting that Denver omelet you were making yourself. Maybe you forgot about a homework assignment and had to work the morning shift to pull it off. Perhaps you watched one too many episodes of Ally McBeal on Netflix before class. (Ladies, this one I’m never guilty of, NEVER!) Whatever the reason, you’ve got ten minutes to make it to that class, and you’d like to do so without looking like a hot mess. What’s a girl to do?
Below, I’ve put together 4 stylish outfits (and a few beauty tricks, too!) that you can refer to next time you’re on a time crunch. Bookmark this post and thank me later!
1. T-Shirt + Cardigan + Hairband
Jeans, Tee, Hairband, Cheek Stain, Shoes, Cardigan
Here at CF, we love t-shirts and are always looking for clever ways to style them. One easy but polished way to rock the tee you slept in the night before is to pair it with skinny jeans and a trusty cardigan. Add a matching pair of flats, and you have a simple outfit to wear for the day.
For your hair, slip on a hippie headband — these actually look really good with slightly unkempt hair, so don’t worry about spending extra minutes de-tangling. Finish getting ready by dabbing cheek stain across your cheeks and over your lips – it will give you a natural rosy glow, but take close to no time at all.
2. White Dress Shirt + Colored Pants + Headband
Shirt, Shoes, Pants, Earrings, Headbands, Blush, Watch
Distract from tired eyes with a crisp white t-shirt and a pair of trendy pastel jeans! The great thing about a white button-up shirt is that it can work for both casual and dressy situations. Add a pair of boat shoes, pearl studs, and a simple menswear watch for a classy, timeless look. Colorful jeans will give your outfit an unexpected twist, and look more exciting than a regular jeans and blouse combo.
On the beauty side, slip on one or two thin headbands to disguise unwashed hair. With an outfit as simple as this, all you’ll need is a quick peachy sheen over your cheeks to complete your look.
3. Dress + Boots + Scarf
Dress, Boots, Belt, Scarf, Mascara
There’s nothing more comfortable than a t-shirt dress. Keep it from looking shapeless by cinching the waist with a belt. Just throw on some casual boots and a springtime scarf, and your outfit is complete!
A simple beauty trick when you’re in a rush is to go for sleek hair and dark eyelashes. Brush your hair into a low ponytail (bonus points if you use a cute clip or have time to tease your crown). Swipe on some cherry Chapstick, and uses a super thickening mascara, like the one pictured – it will give your eyelashes tons of body and color with just a few sweeps!
4. Dress + Denim Jacket + Turband
Dress, Turband, Jacket, Shoes, Lip Tint, Salt Spray
Dresses are awesome for days when you’re in a rush – you don’t have to worry about matching anything, and you can literally pull one on and go! If it’s still chilly outside where you live, slip on a classic denim jacket. Throw on a pair of wedges if you’re feeling fancy, or swap them out for ballet flats if you have to do a lot of walking.
For your hair, I LOVE turbands — they’re trendy, but not too overwhelming to wear on campus. Plus, they’re awesome at covering up greasy roots. The other great thing about turbands? They actually look better on hair that has some texture — so squirt on a little salt spray and go with what your hair wants to do naturally! Finish off with some balmy lip tint — I use the kind pictured above, and I must go through a pot a month because I always seem to be running out!
What Do You Think?
What do you put on when you’re in a rush? What makes you late for class most often? Do you have a go-to outfit for days when you can’t pick anything out? What other sticky fashion problems to do you run into from time to time? Leave a comment and let us know what’s on your mind!
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Posted on on April 19, 2012 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Class, colored skinnies, Getting Ready, Headbands, Makeup, Mornings, Outfits, T-Shirts, Turbans
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Juliëtte
Oh yeah, some more cute ideas for rushy mornings! Collegefashion to the rescue :D I love the two dresses you mentioned.
matzi
Great blog and Nice post ! I always need lovely last-minute outfits !!
Love love love … the pony hair clip on the third outfit… Where can I find clips like these.. ? I NEED to know..
Mimi Lo
Nearly every morning I check your blog for tips on how to style my days outfit. You’re a genius!
Anonymous
I love this post! Those are great outfits! More please :D
Asilia
Love these. I practically do these everyday when I am in a rush. Dresses are just socially-acceptable sweatpants alternatives.
Carrie
Great outfits!
Just a note though: the yellow cardigan link doesn’t go to the cardigan, only to the retail page.
Same thing with the blue dress–it doesn’t go to the page where you can buy it.
Lenu
I really love the fourth outfit, though I’d never wear a turband, I think.
However, the dress is really cute, just like the shoes!
Zephyr - CF Editor
Carrie – Thanks for letting us know! The cardigan looks to be sold out, whereas we actually weren’t allowed to link to the page of the dress per our contract with American Eagle; you have to click to the dresses section to find it. Annoying I know!
C
Love this post! This outfits are a bit more complicated than the last ones but still easy. I actually did a going to the gym look the other day like the outfit from the last easy outfits post ;) I’m usually late because I over-slept or because I took way too much time getting ready. Love the crisp white shirt with pastel jeans, great post!!
Alina
Cute outfits! I love the pastel green jeans!
Gillian
Seriously, best series of posts!! Keep them coming!
Caitlin
I am guilty of all of those reasons for being late :)
Great series!
Ange;a
Please do more of these post! Love these outfits!
I especially love the outfit with the mint jeans. It’s so refreshing, stylish and not to say trending.
melissa.c
haha the first outfit is definitely my go-to look. i really like the colored denim and white blouse though, so crisp and chic!
Tracy
Sadly, I was not blessed with the kind of skin that can go make-up free. I have some mild acne and some scars. When I’m running late my face make-up is really what holds me up! Any ways to get around this?
eilish
Can you do a winter version of this?