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Don't Overthink Your Next Outfit—Just Throw On This Basic to Elevate Your Jeans

By Kevin Harson

Don't Overthink Your Next Outfit—Just Throw On This Basic to Elevate Your Jeans

Basics are the unsung heroes of our closets. We don’t give them enough love, but they are the pieces we reach for often. Not everything we wear has to be ultra trendy, and the outfit the ultimate style expert, Rihanna, just wore to run errands inBeverly Hills proves that notion.

Rihanna wore her Alexander Wang baggy jeans and a tank top with a basic that instantly elevated her outfit: a blazer. She added a pair of sunglasses and a few layered gold necklaces to accessorize. While blazers may seem too dressy for a casual outing, they’re actually perfect for day-to-night dressing. They're versatile pieces that, in my humble opinion, are equal parts dressy and casual. What I love about RiRi's look is that each piece is easy to find in one's existing wardrobe.

If you’re not trying to overthink you’re next outfit and just want to keep things simple, keep scrolling to shop blazers and baggy jeans to wear with them

Rihanna wearing a blazer and baggy jeans in Las Angeles

On Rihanna: Alexander Wang Cargo Pants ($585)

Rihanna wearing a blazer and baggy jeans in Los Angeles

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