As much as I consider shopping a personal sport, there are times when everything in my closet

just feels blah. Call it the closet full of clothes with nothing to wear syndrome. It seems to irregularly strike and without warning– no matter if I just bought something I loved last week. Although my job requires me to think about fashion almost every single day, it can still be a challenge to style myself when I'm in a clothing rut. So how do I overcome a bout of fashion fatigue? Here's when having a mental Rolodex of outfit formulas comes into play. If my brain is fresh out of ideas (or if I'm pressed for time), I lean on a handful of outfit combinations that I know will work every time.

While there are several styling approaches to achieving a great look, the most efficient is the two-piece ensemble. Simplicity is the key here–don’t worry about complex layering or matching every component down to a t. All you need are two strong pieces and minimal accessories to match. Ahead, see the best two-piece outfit combos I have bookmarked and regularly reference, as well as how to re-create them for yourself.