I've Lived in L.A. Most of My Life—These Outfits Are Chic But Chill

No matter if you love or hate L.A. style, if there's one word that could describe it, it would be chill. We like to wear flip flops all year round because we can and a sweatsuit in many offices is considered appropriate workwear. We love to be comfortable, but those that live here who also work in fashion know we like exhibiting a little edge, too. L.A. is home to Hollywood after all, so it's no surprise that we're often chasing looks that simultaneously announce "notice me," but also, "don't notice me," because if we're being honest, most of us envision our street style paparazzi photo while getting dressed; cue us running out the door in dark sunglasses, a baseball cap and the most quietly chic outfit you've ever seen. 

It's a little bit of an art form to get the chic yet chill proportions of an outfit just right, but it can be done. To us Angelenos, an oversized sweater paired with a satin midi skirt, colorful Gazelles and tousled hair as seen on Francesca above is the epitome of relaxed L.A. cool (even if she's not geographically in L.A., it's the sentiment). We like the familiar, but unexpected, like a dress tucked into jeans or a colorful sock paired with an all neutral outfit, as you're apt to see below.

If you'd like to round out your day in the same way as you would with a Nancy Meyers movie (and who wouldn't), keep scrolling. The five outfits that follow are a little comfy, a little aspirational and a whole lot chic.