If your weekends are spent in the city primarily visiting galleries, shopping with friends or checking out the hottest new brunch spot, test the limits with your outfit with these tips and tricks.

It’s okay to dress beyond basic, and a great off-duty look is just as important as your dress code at work. There’s a whole wide world of fashion to be explored, and time away from the office is your prime time to shine. Once you nail down the basics, you’ll be able to relax and become more comfortable in your style without working too hard on deciding what to wear.

Maybe you already have the basic starter kit for your weekend style and all you need to do to crank things up a notch is to upgrade existing pieces with accessories.

Jeans! Maybe you really love jeans. Who doesn’t?! They’re classic and will never go out of style. We all know it’s so hard to find that perfect pair to just throw on and go, but take a look at the ones you already own and play around with them a little. You may have a gem on your hands with slight alterations. I found the best tailor in my neighborhood to fix the little problems that drove me insane like the loose fit in the hips/waist,  but the perfect fit around the thighs. I’ve also put some rips on my looser fitted jeans to create the cutest pair of boyfriend jeans ever.

Or maybe you just need to upgrade your collection of jeans in general due to weight-loss or another lifestyle change. Here are a couple of places we recommend you look for the perfect fit. Remember: jeans are an investment 😉

AYR

Mavi 

Blank NYC 

Each pick is high-quality denim that can easily be used for your office casual Friday look that will transition flawlessly to your after hours wardrobe.

Try pairing a simple V-neck tee and two or three dresses– like shirtwaist and tunics– in easy-to-care for fabrics. These are a fabulous options that can be layered over shorts for the summer or… nothing underneath at all. hehe

The final touch to your weekend look requires a few understated indulgences like beautiful belts or fine gold or silver chains that peek out from your basic T-shirt taking it beyond it’s intended purpose.

Sling a practical but cool medium to small-sized bag over your shoulders or across the body and enjoy a weekend pleasure that cannot be underestimated.

Hope these tips help you slay this weekend! What are your weekend style tips?