- Casual chic style includes jeans, but they must be made of dark denim. Dark denim, rather than distressed or light denim, is essential for achieving a sophisticated, classy look, and it looks great with everything from pearls to a great-fitting white T-shirt. Avoid wearing jeans with holes, tears and rips.
- With casual chic dressing, your shoes can make or break your look. Invest in a well-tailored, timeless pair of heels or oxfords to add instant classic appeal to your outfit. Since you are making an investment in your wardrobe, choose shoes in neutral colors that will work with several outfits.
- You can instantly add a dose of casual chic style to any outfit by wearing the right accessories. Dress up a white shirt and dark denim jeans by wearing a string of pink pearls around your neck or by putting on a great pair of ruby earrings. Men can dress up their looks by investing in a classy gold or silver watch. Add zest to a little black dress by carrying a sophisticated beaded clutch or a red handbag.
- A classic white shirt is essential to any casual chic wardrobe. You can dress the crisp shirt up with a black A-line skirt and a gold necklace or dress it down with a knee-length denim skirt. Men instantly look cool when pairing a white, button-down shirt with a great pair of jeans, and leather boots or shoes.
- No matter how casual chic your outfit is, your look will be "off" if your hair is in dire need of a wash or cut. Top off your great wardrobe by getting regular haircuts and by keeping your hair clean and styled. To complete a sophisticated look, your nails should be clean and well-groomed as well.
- Both men and women can benefit by the addition of a classic tailored jacket to their wardrobes. Choose a cool denim jacket, or pick one in a neutral shade, such as white or khaki. Jackets look great when thrown over a T-shirt and jeans on a chilly day, or they can make a strapless dress office-worthy.
