Fashion 28 Days, 28 Raves: A Month's Worth of Chic Outfit Ideas By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on October 1, 2014 @ 07:20AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Falling into a fashion rut? Hit a winning streak with a month's worth of outfits that are simple to style. For InStyle's October issue, we created 28 super-chic ensembles that we promise will make choosing your outfits in the morning a cinch. The secret to these foolproof looks lies in 14 versatile yet far from basic pieces, including everything from a cozy cable sweater (perfect for fall) to wear-with-anything ankle boots—all of which will work with what's already in your closet. PHOTOS: Shop a Month's Worth of Chic Outfits For more, pick up the October issue of InStyle, available on newsstands and for digital download now. 01 of 28 Day 1 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Intimidated by mixing patterns? Take baby steps with a heathered sweater against soft-focus stripes. A jolt of poppy makes for a confident finish. Kule top, $345; 02 of 28 Day 2 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Knit on knit is the new double denim (in a good way). Experiment with texture to avoid frumpytown, such as cabled up top and ribbed down below. ASOS sweater, $80; asos.com Sonia by Sonia Rykiel skirt, $540; net-a-porter.com See by Chloe bag, $595; bloomingdales.com Aldo shoes, $100; aldoshoes.com 03 of 28 Day 3 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Take summery yellow into fall with a richer shade and heavier fabric a la this cozy midiskirt. It'll brighten the longest of workdays. Reiss jacket, $465; reiss.com By Malene Birger blouse, $385; at Edit by LBP, 225-757-5905 COS skirt, $135; cosstores.com Wouters amp Hendrix cuffs, $339 each; at Iona, 608-467-9489 Want les Essentiels de la Vie bag, $595; barneys.comHampM heels, $60; hm.com 04 of 28 Day 4 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Bring minimalist gray to life courtesy of an oversize cobalt coat. The slouchiness sets off sharp angles and imparts pared-back cool. Trademark coat (worn on top), $498; www.trade-mark.com Vince coat, $675; vince.com ASOS sweater, $80; asos.com Mango pants with belt, $70; mango.com Bones and Feathers Collective rings, $60-$73; bandfcollective.com Clare V. bag, $483; shopbop.com Elie Tahari cutout lace-ups, $340; at select Elie Tahari boutiques 05 of 28 Day 5 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios A stealthy way to flash some skin on date night: Layer a sleeveless turtleneck over a skirt with alluring cutouts-it's a mini in disguise! River Island tunic, $70; 06 of 28 Day 6 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Some say pleats add bulk, but on slim-fit trousers, they make a high waist look ultra-flattering. Go ahead and tuck in that shirt. By Malene Birger blouse, $385; at Edit by LBP, 225-757-5905Mango pants with belt, $70; 07 of 28 Day 7 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios A stark palette sets the stage for sharp geometric lines. Temper a daring angular slit with crisscross heels for a modern happy-hour look. Jonathan Simkhai sweater, $325; nordstrom.com Rodebjer shirt, $425; rodebjer.com Jennifer Chun skirt, $275; at Jade's Closet, 610-225-7290 Lillot earrings, $63; 08 of 28 Day 8 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Take on the role of sophisticated tomboy in a wide-leg jumpsuit and a slinky rust turtleneck. Play comfy sneaks against a structured bag. Joseph jumpsuit, $835; at Joseph, 212-535-2503Gap turtleneck; $60; 09 of 28 Day 9 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Soften bold black-and-white with texture: A nubby sleeveless coat brings out the relaxed Baja vibe of a blanket skirt. Demylee turtleneck, $84; revolveclothing.com Apiece Apart skirt, $375; apieceapart.com Alex Mika rings, $55--$106; alexmikajewelry.com Zac Zac Posen bag, $495; at select Dillard's stores Vince pumps, $350; nordstrom.com 10 of 28 Day 10 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Team a preppy sweater with an oxford shirt and a barely there mini for a winning boy-meets-girl formula. Jil Sander Navy sweater, $560; at Jil Sander, 212-925-2345Everlane shirt, $78; 11 of 28 Day 11 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Tired of the LBD? Test-drive a fuller style that cuts a quietly elegant, hourglass figure. Gold-dipped stilettos do plenty of talking. Theory coat, $695; theory.com Raoul dress, $400; at Effie's, 205-345-1814 Eleanor Kalle rings, $195 each; eleanorkalle.com BCBG Max Azria pouch, $108; bcbg.com bcbg.com Diane von Furstenberg pumps, $375; at Diane von Furstenberg, 646-486-4800 12 of 28 Day 12 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios A tailored blazer never fails to sharpen feminine separates. Just slip it off to slide right into a post-work rendezvous. Rhié blazer, $795; rhiestudio.com By Malene Birger blouse, $385; at Edit by LBP, 225-757-5905 Apiece Apart skirt, $375; apieceapart.com Wouters & Hendrix cuffs, $339 each; at Iona, 608-467-9489 Tote Faux leather, Shop Prima Donna, $45; shopprimadonna.comNine West ankle boots, $149; ninewest.com 13 of 28 Day 13 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Don't be afraid to clash a little. Slightly off pairings, like marigold and camel, bring a quirky feel to no-frills pieces. Nanushka coat, $750; at Corridor Store Inc., 201-363-4600Creatures of Comfort dress, $449; shop.creaturesofcomfort.us With amp Wessel turtleneck, $130; withandwessel.com Wouters amp Hendrix cuffs, $339 each; at Iona, 608-467-9489 Clare V. bag, $483; 14 of 28 Day 14 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Rocker accessories, such as snakeskin booties and a chunky chain-strap bag, lend some major edge to a pretty pastel blue. ASOS sweater, $62; asos.com Topshop skirt, $76; topshop.com M Missoni bag, $595; at M Missoni, 212-431-6500 donaldjpliner.com 15 of 28 Day 15 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Prevent an oversize cuddly cardi from swallowing you whole by wearing a body-skimming sweaterdress underneath. Elizabeth and James cardigan, $395; at Jet Black Boutique, 315-475-9601Steven Alan dress, $495; stevenalan.com Kenneth Cole New York bag, $178; kennethcole.com Falke socks, $36; herroom.com Stuart Weitzman brogues, $398; at Stuart Weitzman, 212-750-2555 16 of 28 Day 16 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios For a casual Friday that steers clear of sloppy, match a slouchy sweater to a colorful coat-it's cohesive with minimal effort. Trademark coat, $498; www.trade-mark.com Svilu sweater, $285; www.svilu.com Lauren Ralph Lauren shirt, $70; bloomingdales.com Mango pants, $70; mango.com Wouters amp Hendrix cuffs; at Iona, 608-467-9489 Cuyana tote, $150; cuyana.comNine West wedges, $129; ninewest.com 17 of 28 Day 17 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios All white looks just as breezy as (but feels a lot warmer than) it did in August. Counter the ease with sophisticated greige heels. ASOS sweater, $80; 18 of 28 Day 18 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios A few devil-may-care details—a sweater tied around the waist, jaunty slides—take traditional menswear into cute territory. Ann Taylor coat, $278; 19 of 28 Day 19 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios What's better than PJs? Polished yet comfy head-to-toe knits in a color combo that has sporty, all-American appeal. Brunch, anyone? ASOS sweater, $80; 20 of 28 Day 20 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Give a classic pencil skirt a badass attitude adjustment by mixing in a wool moto jacket. Tough without being try-hard. Assembly New York jacket, $784; assemblynewyork.com Gap Turtleneck, $60; gap.com COS skirt, $125; cosstores.com Paige Novick pendant necklace, $405; paigenovick.com A.P.C. Calfskin belt, $205; at A.P.C., 212-966-0049 Tory Burch pumps, $350; toryburch.com 21 of 28 Day 21 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios An unexpected keyhole plus a built-in waist tie makes this look street-style catnip. Push the envelope with charcoal kicks. Lacoste top, $150; 22 of 28 Day 22 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Coquettish lace-up kitten heels play against type when paired with a straitlaced, schoolgirl-inspired ensemble. Rag amp Bone dress, $450; neimanmarcus.com By Malene Birger blouse, $385; at Edit by LBP, 225-757-5905 Wouters amp Hendrix cuff ($449) and ring ($299); at Iona, 608-467-9489 Kate Spade New York clutch, $598; katespade.comNina Originals heels, $168; ninashoes.com 23 of 28 Day 23 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Surprise a dinner date by skipping the girlie trappings in favor of a graphic black-and-white study in clean lines. Tibi coat, $595; 24 of 28 Day 24 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Lazy Sundays call for comfy sweats. Give them the gamine treatment with French-girl stripes and a flirty little ruffle. L.L. Bean coat, $249; llbean.com Clu Too top, $99; shopbop.com Allude pants, $435; at Carleen Ligozio, 631-204-0104 Ampersand as Apostrophe tote, $698; net-a-porter.com for infoJoie sneakers, $179; joie.com 25 of 28 Day 25 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Featherweight wool meets silk faille for a whole new spin on evening. Even more unpredictable? The lush blue and subtle stripes. Theonne dress, $225; 26 of 28 Day 26 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Toughen up a simple sheath with utilitarian touches: A sleek backpack and combat-ready booties will do the trick. Trademark coat, $498; www.trade-mark.com J.Crew dress, $228; jcrew.com Coach watch, $198; coach.com Six Eleven for Aritzia backpack, $475; aritzia.com L.L. Bean socks, $12; llbean.com Robert Clergerie boots, $695; at Robert Clergie New York, 212-207-8600 27 of 28 Day 27 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Trendy metallic sneakers and an of-the-moment bucket bag elevate jeans and a sweatshirt for an errand-packed day. AYR coat, $395; ayr.com MiH sweater, $345; mih-jeans.com American Eagle Outfitters shirt, $40; ae.com J Brand Jeans, $235; at select Neiman Marcus stores Coach watch, $198; 28 of 28 Day 28 Styled by Ali Pew; Photo by Time Inc. Digital Studios Channel a present-day Mary Tyler Moore in a slim-fit turtleneck under a belted dress. Swingy confidence at its best. Raoul dress, $400; at Effie's 205-345-1814Uniqlo turtleneck, $80;