The accessories help place this outfit in the middle ground between formal and informal. The watch is nondescript enough for either scenario, and the bag is the best of both worlds because although it is Michaels Kors, it does not have the standard pattern and is therefore not as conspicuous as a pricier item. 

3. Which Clothes to Wear?

I wear my sort of clothes to save met the trouble of deciding which clothes to wear.

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– Katharine Hepburn

Product Info: Sweatshirt, Pants, Shoes, Bralette, Underwear

This is definitely the chapter that I refer to the most, because here is where Nina Garcia tells her readers how to dress for each occasion. Yes, she is sometimes overbearingly specific, but her overall message is actually to find ways to be confident in yourself in situations where you may have anxiety, for a variety of reasons. 

One of her tips that I’ve taken to heart is that wearing sexy lingerie underneath any outfit can really boost confidence in a subtle way because even if any given event doesn’t work out, you’ll still be armed with your favorite underwear and have a hidden satisfaction and confidence that nobody can take from you because no one else will know!

This outfit is all about comfort, both mental and literal. Although lingerie is not typically considered comfortable, the contrast it provides with the unassuming exterior is mischievous and secretive, and will give you that mental confidence. 

I also wanted to specifically target this look for college students because I have run into so many nerve-wracking situations while in an outfit just like this – and who knows? Perhaps my favorite underwear would have given me the extra boost of confidence I needed!

Your Thoughts?

Light reading might be great for some lazy summer moments, but please comment with any recommendations you may have for books that can provide fashion inspiration from the other end of the spectrum: moody, profound, or even deeply humorous – I’m looking for picks for the chilly autumn days that will be here before we know it!