https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:56:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2464915 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:00:05 +0000 looch 2464915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: yes, please! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2464612 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:55:47 +0000 gingerbebe 2464612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am pretty boring and cheap when it comes to clothes. I also work part-time in a business casual environment, so I'm home half the week and need my wardrobe to do double duty. Mostly, I wear the same tops but change out the bottoms for work. I wear black trousers or skirts to work and wear black leggings, joggers, yoga pants, or jeans at home. Denimwise, I have 2 pairs of blue stretchy skinnies, 1 pair of black stretchy skinnies, and 2 pairs of loose, distressed boyfriends.</p> <p>I keep a LOT of long spaghetti strap tank tops on hand and wear them under everything - they smooth, cover my hips, and I just feel more held together. I have mainly black and white ones, but keep at least one in every color. The 2-pack modal tanks at Costco are my favorite.</p> <p>I have lots of thin cotton v-neck tees that I layer over the top of my tanks. J Crew shirts are a nice thin cotton, although I have plenty from Target/Mossimo that do the same thing for me. Long/Tall shirts from Gap and Old Navy are also a favorite.</p> <p>I wear a lot of thin, open cardigans and have them in black, oatmeal, gray, and a few fun colors or stripes. Its easy to throw over anything. I also like having a denim shirt that I can roll the sleeves up on.</p> <p>I have a few long colorful tunic tops I wear in the spring or summer, but usually stick to solids and stripes in cold weather. I also keep a few pairs of easy, loose shorts for the summer. Last summer I had 2 pairs of print shorts and 2 pairs of linen blend shorts in white and army green, a black jersey skirt, and some black culottes. 1-2 maxi dresses and 2 short sundresses.</p> <p>I wear a black leather cross-body bag most of the time - its easier to wrangle my toddler without having to hold a bag on my forearm or shoulder. I also put a big caribiner clip on my keys and use a Contigo water bottle with a clip handle so I can clip them to the bag strap on the go. You can also stick a spider clip on the strap and pin up your hair if needed.</p> <p>If I want to look a little nicer, I have big long necklaces I can quickly pull over my head, although I try to avoid it when having to deal with my toddler. I always carry large good quality sunglasses and lipgloss too. I try to get regular manicures so I look somewhat together.</p> <p>For shoes, I mostly like slip on and go shoes. I keep a pair of Rainbow flip flops, a pair of black fur-lined Crocs for winter, gray fake Uggs, Sanuk yoga-slings in black, Dansko wedge sandals (for work), Cole Haan wedge heels (for work), and a pair of fun leopard print slip-ons that look like Vans slip-ons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2464554 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:15:58 +0000 SweetiePie 2464554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Just got an email that my gold new balance are on their way 😁 I'll let you know how I like them once they arrive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2436134 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:59:11 +0000 LindsayLou 2436134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for the great advice and ideas! I'm definitely feeling inspired to clean out my closet, see what I already have, and go from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2435409 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:45:09 +0000 wrkbrk 2435409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: I'm doing it!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2435408 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:44:58 +0000 wrkbrk 2435408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FannyMae: No, I like the capsule wardrobe idea where everything coordinates with everything else! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2435396 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:29:12 +0000 FannyMae 2435396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: puffer jacket is just columbia brand - the coldest it gets here really is about 10-15 degrees celcius in winter, so it's not freezing or snowing. Its an omni heat one, and its not too puffy at all. I do find myself in a bit of a monochrome rut though, I'm not sure why I always levitate to the same grey/black/red/stripe all the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2435378 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:05:29 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2435378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: yes, really comfortable! And I have unfortunate feet :silly: (they're wide and flat). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2435372 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:58:18 +0000 wrkbrk 2435372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: Do you find Toms comfortable? I also love slip on shoes and thats basically all I wear ... I have birks, uggs, and havianas flip flops. Seems like Toms might round out my collection and I might need some ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2435370 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:57:15 +0000 wrkbrk 2435370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FannyMae: All of this sounds SO cute. What brand(s) puffer vest do you have? In the market for one....... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples/page/2#post-2435343 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:14:57 +0000 looch 2435343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Gosh, I am sooooo torn! I have been debating ordering them for 2 weeks now. I am not sure I could wear them right now, but I feel for Spring, they'll be great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2435342 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:12:56 +0000 LovelyPlum 2435342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Synchronicity: these are the ones I wear pretty much constantly. LOVE. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2435341 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:12:26 +0000 SweetiePie 2435341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I debated, but I ended up deciding that gold is more versatile. I can picture it with virtually any color including gray, especially since it's also ivory/white/whatever. But I had a harder time picturing gray with everything.<br /> And I think the gold will really dress stuff up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2435340 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:12:12 +0000 LovelyPlum 2435340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: I just started doing this, too. It helps a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2435332 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:06:50 +0000 looch 2435332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Ha! I was wondering how you got your hands on them! I am debating between those and a pair of plain gray ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2435331 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:05:42 +0000 LovelyPlum 2435331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been living in Old Navy boyfriend flannels, leggings, and a vest with boots. And actually, I don't use leggings-I live in ON high waisted running tights. So comfy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2435284 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 16:22:18 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2435284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stay at home. I usually wear skinny jeans and sometimes leggings. Tops are casual but cute sweat shirt types from gap usually. Or long sleeve striped shirts. </p> <p>I need more tunics so I can wear leggings! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2435195 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:11:38 +0000 nana87 2435195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been really into Athleta tunics and sweatshirts recently for days that I'm home with lo--super comfy! I'm wearing their leggings and Pose tunic right now actually--super comfy but pulled together enough to have brunch with friends (which is what we did today!). I also wear a lot of loft and madewell. for days that I work I usually wear skinny jeans with riding boots and a long sweater </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2435045 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:25:20 +0000 SweetiePie 2435045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, I also wanted to add comfortable button downs. Plaid/flannel is having a moment again so I have a few of those. I love throwing them on and wearing open like a cardigan or buttoned up to look more put together. Or tied around my waist. Soft Joie has some great ones, and Rails when I can get it on sale. </p> <p>Oh and chambray. I have a lot of those, especially for spring, but I do wear them year round.</p> <p>Boyfriend jeans. But I tend to wear those more in spring/summer/fall as well because I like them ripped. </p> <p>[attach=3764/16/o1gqu8.337x600.image.png] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434949 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 08:06:13 +0000 lamariniere 2434949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I WAH so I'm very casual. </p> <p>Bottoms: skinny jeans and leggings. I have tried a few different brands of leggings but haven't found perfect ones yet. </p> <p>Tops: soft long sleeve tees from Boden or J Crew. I have a lot of striped tees. Cashmere v-neck cardigan. This is my splurge, I have one in light grey and one in black and I wear them over my tees in winter just about every day. </p> <p>Dresses: I'm working on adding more casual dresses to my wardrobe for both winter and summer. I LOVE dresses but I think it's hard to find casual ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434935 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 07:33:08 +0000 SweetiePie 2434935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Sorry, I should say I ordered them. They aren't shipping till mid Feb. I can't wait! I think they'll be a lot of fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434911 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 06:16:50 +0000 looch 2434911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Yes, the Gold Salt...what's your verdict? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434868 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:06:02 +0000 FannyMae 2434868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Skinny Jeans, white low chucks, striped, black, grey orred tshirt/lightweight sweater/longline cardi. black puffer jacket if its cold. thats my pretty much everyday mild to cold weather wardrobe. I can't stand summer as my hot weather wardrobe is limited, particularly post partum. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434790 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 21:59:43 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2434790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: I really like the Hue wide-band leggings! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434713 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:50:19 +0000 youboots 2434713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayLou: gap maternity low panel leggings, ponte pants, nice skinny jeans, all black chuck Taylor's, knee high leather boots, Hunter boots, a lulu scarf I can unsnap for nursing, tons of target nursing tanks, Nike colorful zip front hoodies, lots of long button ups, long sleeve t shirts, a black lightweight vest, and a black down 3/4 hooded mountain hardwear coat- mix and match all of it. I live in a rainy coolish climate. In the summer I wear linen pants, flops and cute tanks or maxi dresses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434689 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:26:58 +0000 loveisstrange 2434689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Jeans with some stretch, leggings, ON Pixie pants (for work), flowy shirts, cardigans (I have a big blanket cardigan I wear to death), and tunics. </p> <p>Add black boots, flip flops, and some decent flats and I'm good. I tend to go for solids, lots of black, and simple prints like striped and polka dots.</p> <p>Below pictures are not me, but pretty much how I dress. I work in a business casual environment</p> <p>[attach=1353/16/o1fo0y.400x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=1353/16/o1fo0z.298x600.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434622 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 19:05:24 +0000 wrkbrk 2434622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434607 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:40:59 +0000 Mrs Panda 2434607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uniqlo legging pants are my favorite these days, paired with longish button down, tunic, or cotten dress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434584 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:09:46 +0000 YogiRunner 2434584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bottoms: comfy yet flattering skinny jeans, definitely with a little stretch. I've had luck with the gap. A pair or two of leggings for under tunics and dresses. In the summer, maxi skirts. </p> <p>Tops: staple LS and SS tees, I'd invest in comfy and soft fabrics and some cute patterns or detailing. A little lace for example goes a long way to making you feel more put together! Or I pair a solid tee with a print scarf or cute necklace. I love a good sweater cardi too. OH and invest in a Patagonia better sweater... More put together than a hoodie but still warm and cozy. Wicked versatile. And lastly I'm in the market for a yoga hoodie with the cowl neck, love that look.</p> <p>Shoes: Toms, Birkes, Uggs, new balance sneaks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-casual-wardrobe-staples#post-2434580 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:02:56 +0000 Foodnerd81 2434580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: I do buy the tall tops but because I'm kind of tall myself (5'7") they still are just barely long enough unless it's a long style to start with. Plus old navy likes to shrink and I like to put everything in the dryer... </p>