The Busy Season Edit: What to Wear to School Dropoff, Work, Dinners, and Beyond
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Why is it that style ennui tends to strike when you have little bandwidth to do anything about it? When things at work are crazy, when the entire house is running behind schedule and you haven’t packed the kids’ lunches yet, when you have a social obligation every day of the week. To help you through what can be a hectic time of year, we’ve created a guide to getting dressed when you’re short on time, inspiration, or both.
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SCHOOL DROP-OFF
Whether you drive your kids to school or live close enough to walk, the universal out-the-door-fast formula is a cozy knit, softly structured horseshoe pants, and a zip-up jacket. Slip on a pair of sage-green clogs—or if you’re on foot, streamlined sneakers—and you’re good to go.
THE DESK-TO-DINNER SHUFFLE
When you have a team meeting at 10, an event at 5, and dinner with your friend across town at 7:30, wearing a does-it-all dress you can restyle throughout the day is one of our favorite hacks. Before leaving the house, be sure to pack a black blazer, a small clutch, and a few pretty, sparkly things to slip on later.
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Making a list and checking it twice is only half the work; the other half involves actually going out and getting all those thoughtfully conceived presents. Prep for a full day of store-hopping by putting on your favorite jeans, a cardigan warm enough to work as a jacket, and pair of shoes you can run around town in.
EDITOR’S TIP: INVEST IN A GOING-OUT TOP
This time of year is packed with all sorts of events, from preholiday cocktail parties to festive get-togethers with friends. To avoid the inevitable what-do-I-wear panic, get yourself a grown-up going-out top that you can reach for whenever an occasion arises. The best part about this strategy? All you have to do is add black pants.
