Amid the stay at home order, 5 DMV fashion and stylist bloggers and I have come together for the #Dontrushchallenge. Have you seen it all over the internet? With social distancing guidelines still in full effect, people on social media are getting creative with different collective virtual challenges.

We use a fashion magazine as the object to pass to transition the videos from woman to woman. We each start our video wearing our morning attire. We cover the camera with a magazine to “transform” ourselves to a being 'ready' and dressed in a white tee and jeans. We then each add our accents and accessories to make full looks. Each of our styles is so unique!

Ironically, in the #DontRushChallenge videos, the edits make it look like we get ready and dressed within seconds (and let's be real it can take SOME time).

Check out how our diverse group of women give a white tee and denim a new lewk! 👇✨

#Dontrushchallenge DMV bloggers + stylists edition! featuring @wardrobeoxygen,@watchmebaltimore, @politicsandfshn, @dcstylefactory, @tinyclosettonsofstyle, @tanviidotcom Thanks to these lovely ladies for bringing us together to connect and creative fun content! Check out their pages and give them some love!

I'm wearing: @Zara white tee, @Paige denim, @hermes scarf, @jimmychoo handbag, @ysl sandals and a Vintage cuff

Screen Shot 2020-04-13 at 5.00.26 PM.png — "Don't Rush" by Young T & Bugsey featuring Headie One.

The trend is called the #DontRush Challenge because the videos are set to the song "Don't Rush" by Young T & Bugseyfeaturing Headie One.

Shop Outfit Base IG.png — TEE SHIRT + FAVORITE DENIM
= THE PERFECT OUTFIT BASE

Neutral staples in EVERY closet and a blank canvas for thousands of looks.

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How do you style your white tees? When was the last time you bought yourself a crispy fresh white tee?

You probably need a new one. Look no further. This Vince Little Boy Short Sleeve T-Shirt is the tee shirt most of us are wearing in the video. And there’s a reason for it. It is soft, quality fabric, and ideal fit. Trust.

Start with your outfit base and use accents and accessories to take the look WHEREVER you want to go with it- for any occasion. You can dress it down with athleisure, wear it by itself for a minimalist look, add a blazer to make it business casual- the list goes on and on!

LOOK #1

4 Step Fool Proof Outfit Formula: Boho

STEP 1: Outfit Base (jeans and a white tee)
STEP 2: Add a Layer (chunky cardigan)
STEP 3: Make it Pop ( Agate Slice Ring, Stone Drop Earring, Stone Bead Bracelet, Fedora)
STEP 4: Out the Door (Birkenstock, Leather Belt Bag)

The power of accessory vignettes comes into play here. Accessories act as opportunities for self-expression. Accessory vignettes are groups of accessories that always work together, and they can streamline your styling process.

Learn more about accessory vignettes in my SPRING 2020 How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe E-Book

LOOK #2

4 Step Fool Proof Outfit Formula: Chic

STEP 1: Outfit Base (jeans and a white tee)
STEP 2: Add a Layer (oversized blazer)
STEP 3: Make it Pop (leather cuff, silk scarf, brooch, earrings)
STEP 4: Out the Door (Reptile booties, classic satchel)

Pick up my SPRING 2020 How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe E-Book to learn more about my 4 Step Fool-Proof Outfit Formula, capsule wardrobe curating and styling.

Take off the pajama pants & get dressed- because YOU ARE WORTH IT..png — GET DRESSED.

While you're probably not going to go anywhere that requires getting dressed up anytime soon, I encourage you to PLAY DRESS UP. Find your favorite white tee and jeans and see how many different looks you can make!

The whole essence of the challenge is to connect virtually and show different ways to style a classic white tee and our favorite jeans. Us bloggers and stylists are here for it to give YOU the inspiration to get dressed because you owe it yourself. Sometimes, getting all dressed up (even with nowhere to go) is what you need to get through the rest of quarantine.