the perfect outfit.

{Shirt: Similar | Necklace: A-Thread | Jeans: Similar | Shoes: J. Crew}

Sometimes all you need is a great patterned shirt and a fantastic pair of jeans.  If I could build my whole wardrobe around this concept, I would.  It's the greatest, simplest style formula.  On those days when I feel like a vest is too fussy, or an arm party is just more than I want to deal with, or I can't seem to make it past the first two hangers in my closet, this is what I turn to...the perfect outfit.

If I had any recommendation for someone wanting to invest in a great wardrobe, it's to go with this simple formula because it looks amazing by itself but you can easily add a fur vest (oh I can't wait to do that!), a cargo military jacket, a simple blazer or swap out the jeans for a pair of colored pants or a pleated maxi skirt or even leather pants (how amazing would that be).

It's easy, no fuss.  Perfect.

What's your ideal outfit?