This is exactly the sort of thing I would wear for drinks with friends or a night out with the husband. An easy black shirt, a reliable pair of skinny jeans and a pair of wedges have me out the door pretty quickly.

In fact, I’ve been working this combination since college. On nights when I don’t know what to wear, a black shirt and pair of jeans have never failed me. While I choose different kinds of tops now (no backless options for me any more), I still rely on this as my go-to.

Adding a patterned or colorful clutch is my final trick. And now, you know all my secrets for getting dressed.

Shirt, Nordstrom; Jeans, J Brand, Shoes, old, similar here; and clutch, H&M, old, similar here