the third piece.

Pants: Gap. (also similar here.) Blazer: H&M. (similar here and here.) Shirt: Forever21.  Necklace: Loft. (also similar here.) Shoes: Target. Belt: Target. Bag: Target. Sunglasses: H&M (similar.)

I love a great casual outfit.  Especially because I’m a mom and there are just days (read: most) when I’m going to be running around and I need my clothing to facilitate that.  The problem with a great casual outfit, especially one involving sneakers is that it can end up feeling a little basic, (i.e. boring.)  Enter the 3rd piece rule.

Basically, if what you are wearing (i.e. pants and a shirt) are pieces 1 & 2, then adding for example a jacket, blazer, statement belt or necklace, is that 3rd piece.  The piece that finishes it off, ties it all together, makes the outfit complete.

It’s not anything revolutionary or even new, but on the days when I’m feeling really uninspired about getting dressed, remembering the 3rd piece can help me finish off an outfit with ease.

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Great 3rd piece items to help you on your way:

Favorites from around the web today:

40% off spring sale styles and 30% off everything else at JCrew. (huge.)  use code: SALETHERAPY at checkout.

Summer is coming guys, and JCrew factory has 40-50% off shorts and tees for the whole family.

Have you seen the mind-blowing maxi dresses at Loft right now? (slow clap) Also, up to 75% off their sale items.

the bed and bath event is happening at Pottery Barn.  Save up to 40%.  hurry though, it ends today!

Loved this post.  5 fresh looks with Hanna Andersson.

Heard this cute couple on a podcast and now I just love their website.  It’s so much easier to enjoy a website when you feel a connection to the people running it.