Not all of us wake up feeling like Pinterest girlies, if we are being honest. Some of us are fighting for our lives against wardrobe chaos, bad hair days, and the overwhelming urge to just wear the same outfit we wore yesterday. If you’re a certified lazy babe (no shame, you’re in good company), but you still want to look cute and put-together, this is your survival guide.
These fashion hacks are for the days you don’t want to try, but still want people to ask, “Where did you get that fit?” You don’t have to be a stylist. You just need these tips in your back pocket.
Ready? Let’s go.
Let’s start with the most underrated fashion blessing on earth: the matching set. Co-ords are like the holy grail of the lazy girl’s wardrobe. You don’t have to think. Just put both pieces on, and suddenly, you look like you properly planned your outfit. Whether it’s a drawstring crop top and cargo shorts from Shop Adaomah or a matching set you bought at Wuse market, two-piece sets save time, stress, and brain energy. And you can always mix and match later when you’re feeling creative.
Lazy babe tip: Keep at least two matching sets in rotation. One for errands, one for going out when you dont know what to wear.
Every girl needs at least three “throw-on-and-go” dresses. The ones that don’t need ironing, styling, or shapewear. These dresses are your get-out-of-jail-free card.
Look for:
Pair them with sneakers, sandals, or even platforms. Add sunglasses and lip gloss, and you’re suddenly that girl.
Oversized shirts deserve their own award. Running late? Oversized shirt. Bloated? Oversized shirt. Need to look like you have your life together in 5 minutes? Oversized shirt.
Style them with:
You can button it up, leave it open, wear it off-shoulder, honestly, the possibilities are endless. Grab one in a bold print like Shop Adaomah’s Vintage Unisex Shirt, and you’re golden.
Listen, if you do nothing else, just throw on a pair of sunglasses. I don’t care if you’re wearing a tank top and joggers, a good sunglasses will instantly elevate the outfit.
Big black frames give the main character energy. Tinted glasses give cool baddie energy. Even the market N1,500 ones can work if you know how to rock them with confidence.
Bonus tip: Keep a pair in your bag at all times. You never know when you’ll need to hide tired eyes or block out nonsense.
One colour from head to toe? Yeah, it looks like money. A full black outfit? Fashion. All white? Clean girl. All grey? Minimalist queen.
Wearing the same colour in different textures (like cotton + denim, or silk + linen) adds extra touch to your entire outfit instantly.
Who said you can’t wear the same outfit twice? We are lazy, not rich. The trick is in the styling switch-up.
Here’s how to get away with repeating:
The same Adire cargo pants can look totally different with a tank top on Monday and a long-sleeve shirt on Thursday. Trust me, no one will notice.
Tote bags are cute and all, but when you’re running on low energy, a mini bag is a must. Why? Because it forces you to carry only what matters: lip gloss, money, gum, and atm card. Plus, mini bags add instant style.
Hack: Keep one bold colour and one neutral option in your wardrobe.
Your shoes will make or break the whole outfit. As a lazy babe, you want shoes that you can slide into and still look like you planned the look. Enter: platform slides, square-toe sandals, and clean white sneakers.
If you can only invest in one pair right now, go for a sleek platform. They go with EVERYTHING.
One of the best lazy girl hacks is to throw on a dramatic pair of earrings. Hoops. Shells. Oversized pearls. Fringe. Something that says “fashion girl” even when your outfit is just a t-shirt and jeans.
Pro tip: Keep your favourites by your mirror or door. If they’re easy to reach, you’ll actually wear them.
Sometimes the clothes are cute, but your hair isn’t cooperating, and no one has time to start laying edges in a rush. That’s when you tie it up. Scarves, silk wraps, bucket hats, turbans. anything that hides the chaos.
Being stylish doesn’t mean spending hours in front of your mirror or suffering through tight outfits just to prove a point. You can be chill and chic. So next time you’re tempted to give up and wear that stained t-shirt again, try one of these hacks instead. You might just surprise yourself.
