Let’s face it you simply do not have time to waste on getting ready for hours. Like many women, I often somehow end up feeling like I have a closet full of clothes and “nothing to wear”. Being stumped on what to put on your back in the morning (especially when you’re flying out the door to work or another important engagement), can be a really stressful start to your day.

Try this quick outfit formula and tips for getting ready in 5 minutes flat!

The best part about this look is that many women already have these key pieces in their wardrobe (and if you don’t, it is so worth it to invest in them).

1. A few dressy dresses

2. Blue denims

3. White boyfriend tee

4. Dressy black pants

5. Loafers, nude sandals, black pair of comfy shoes

  If you have these items you can whip up a cool outfit in literally 5 minutes!

I think I dress reasonably well. (lol, We should really get my friend to confirm or discredit this claim.) And I actually enjoy getting dressed every morning now.

It’s a happy few moments of my day.

For me getting dressed in a unique fashion is about combining a bold color with a more neutral piece of clothing to create a unique yet stylish look.

I usually also do a statement dressy dress with nude shoes and voila I am ready in seconds. Literally seconds, I actually get dressed before my husband and wait on him ;)

Try the look below, All I did here was combine a statement dress with nude comfy 1inch heels, sunglasses and a bold lip color. Thats all! It took me 2 minutes to get ready.

I don’t need more than a few minutes to put an outfit together, so I never have that frustrated clothes-all-over-the-bed feeling I remember having as a teenager. (Maybe that’s also because I’m not exactly 16 anymore…)

By already picking out your clothes, shoes and accessories the night before, it will be ready for you the next morning when you get dressed.  Keep your clothes on the hangers and place the hangers on a doorknob, hang them on your ironing board or on a hook on a door.  It will keep your clothes wrinkle-free, while keeping them out and ready for you to grab and put on.  Keep your shoes in front of your closet within an arms reach.  Set your accessories on top of your jewelry box, on your dresser or by the door on your way out.

Having a capsule wardrobe will simplify your life!  It helped simplify mine…and save money too!  Life can be stressful enough at times.  By having a simple wardrobe with pieces that coordinate well with one another, you will have one less thing to worry about.  I never knew my closet was causing me stress until I started my own capsule wardrobe.  Now, my closet is neat, I can find my clothes and shoes instantly and everything coordinates with one another.  Also, rely on wardrobe essentials combined with amazing key, one of a kind pieces, clothes that are classics and quirky that never go out of style.  If you use essentials in your wardrobe, you’ll save money by not having to buy clothes over and over.  And having key statement clothes will help you convey your style without looking like a plain black, white, grey old lady.

Example of wardrobe essentials are: a white shirt, black pencil skirt, striped top, a pair of great-fitting jeans, a neutral-colored sweater, black or gray pants, chambray shirt, a white tee, black blazer or a cardigan.  Make sure you shop these wardrobe essentials in good quality.

When decluttering your closet, one trick is turning the hanger around on any items you’re undecided about. If you haven’t worn it in a year, send it on its way.

Above I have combined a neutral black shorts with ombre top and one of a kind jacket to look stylish.

Do you use outfit ideas to help you get dressed?  I’ve found many outfit ideas on Pinterest.  Refer to our amazing Pinterest visual guide for amazing outfit ideas. If you use one (or more) of my seasonal capsule wardrobe e-books, each e-book has a complete Outfit Ideas Visual Guide.  The visual guides coordinate the clothes and shoes to create dozens of outfit ideas.  I just place the Outfit Ideas Visual Guide by my closet and select my outfit for the day.  How easy is that?!

By having a neutral-colored handbag and shoes, eliminate the need to swap handbags and shoes everyday.  You will save about 5 minutes by not having to swap handbags and shoes.  Tan, Nude, beige, grey, Taupe and black are excellent color choices that go with everything.  If you wear a lot of warm colors, a brown bag and shoe would look great.

If you wear clothes made of cotton, they look better when they are ironed.  When you do laundry, you can iron your clothes then.  If you dread the ironing process, opt to iron or easier "steam" those pieces that need it when you are selecting your outfit the night before.  Pre-ironing your clothes prior to getting ready will make the morning go more smoothly.

This is one I’ve always lived by. Lipstick is small and easy to store, and if you have a few well-selected colors, they can take any easy outfit to the next level.

If like me you love a nice chunky necklace or turquoise rings or earrings, then don't be vary of wearing them. You can always do a statement jewelry piece with a more neutral outfit for an understated glamor. Jewelry can actually make 1 outfit into 3-4 outfits by adding a piece of jewelry and wearing the same outfit next week or the week after. A good way to make your life easy is to put your accessories in transparent zip bags and hanging them with the respective outfit.