The casual style is a style that is gaining more and more momentum in the fashion world, but also in everyday life. For several years now, we have noticed that casual is present in clothing styles, but also in stores, and even in the biggest luxury brands. It's thanks to brands like Levis and its mythical jeans, or Lacoste and its polo shirt that casual was born and spread. The casual style was long associated with something cool and relaxed. Something for hanging out or staying at home. But nowadays, casual is much more than that.

What is casual, concretely?

Casual is simply a clothing style. Translated from English, it means "relaxed". When we dress casually, it means we adopt a comfortable, functional and simple look that is suitable for everyday use. When we dress casually, it's basically for the search of comfort and normalcy. This style is therefore mainly composed of classic but essential pieces like the white t-shirt, a striped shirt or even a round neck sweater. A casual style often gives the first impression that this look is not, or very little thought out. As if you had taken the first 3 pieces you found and paired them quickly. Nevertheless, casual is increasingly tending towards something that is worked on and thought through more and more.

How to create a casual look?

To create a casual look, nothing could be simpler, you just need basic but essential pieces. Pieces like for example beige chinos, a basic t-shirt or a overshirt for example. For colors, it's the same thing, we keep it simple by using colors that go with everything (white, black, navy or even khaki). Simplicity means no patterns or prints that are too busy and too flashy. Casual is also sometimes the combination of elegant pieces with pieces that are a bit more sportswear. You can easily pair for example a pair of sneakers with a shirt and chinos. Regarding materials, casual is often pleasant, flexible materials in which you feel comfortable from a comfort point of view.

Casual is the everyday style, but you can very well add a slightly more sophisticated piece and get a casual-chic look. The secret to adopting a casual-chic look is to use a piece or accessory that is a bit more daring or more elegant than the rest in order to contrast the outfit. You can therefore perfectly be elegant while being dressed casually. Here are some inspirations