What To Wear When Your Running Late But Still Want To Look Good
Photo Credit: Giuliana Fava
There’s late... and then there’s running around your room trying to find an outfit while still half-dressed late.
When you’re running late, getting dressed feels like a setup. You either throw something on and feel "meh" all day, or you waste 15 more minutes trying on five outfits you suddenly hate. (Been there.)
Here’s the truth: you don’t need a full wardrobe meltdown. You just need a few easy outfit formulas that you can grab without thinking—and still feel good in.
These are the no-fail outfits I reach for when time is running out but I still want to look like I planned it.
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Matching Set + Slides + Sunglasses
Matching set = no thinking required. Throw on slides, add sunglasses, and pretend you were planning this casual cool look all along.
Trendy Button Down Suit Vest Tops High Waisted Shorts
$45.99
Leather Slide Sandals
$33.99
Aviator Sunglasses
$22.99
Midi Dress + White Sneakers + Crossbody Bag
Dresses are a lazy girl’s best friend when you’re late. One piece, done. Add sneakers to keep it casual and comfy.
Spaghetti Strap Midi Dress
$13.99
Reebok Club Fashion Sneaker
$89.95
Crossbody Shoulder Bag
$25.99
Ribbed Tank + Wide-Leg Pants + Gold Hoops
A fitted tank and easy trousers instantly feel styled. Throw on hoops and you look intentional—even if you were changing in the Uber.
2 Piece Tank Tops Crew Neck
$28.99
Women's Wide Leg Pants with Pockets
$32.99
Chunky Earrings
$14.99
Oversized Tee + Biker Shorts + Chunky Sneakers
The official uniform of "I’m in a rush but I still look cute." Bonus if you tie a sweatshirt around your waist for fake layering.
Oversized Tops and Elastic Waist Shorts Lounge Set
$38.98
Chunky Walking Tennis Shoes
$52.99
Slip Dress + Denim Jacket + Mules
Slip dresses are perfect for mornings when nothing else feels right. A denim jacket tones it down if you don’t want to look too “dressy.”
Distressed Denim Jacket
$42.98
Adjustable Strap Slip Maxi Dress
$37.00
Buckle Mule
$28.10
Flowy Blouse + Jeans + Minimal Sandals
Grab your best flowy top, pair it with straight-leg jeans, and add flat sandals. It reads casual-cute without feeling overdone.
Babydoll Top
$30.99
High Waisted Wide Leg Loose
$41.99
Comfortable Flat Sandals
$44.98
Basic Romper + Platform Sandals
Romper = full outfit, one zip. Platform sandals add a little "I tried" energy even if you really didn’t.
Half Zip Short Sleeve Romper
$43.98
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