Few feelings ignite more panic than running behind because you don’t know what to wear. File away some fail-safe outfit ideas to fall back on with TZR’s Fashionably Late series, where we tap our favorite tastemakers for the looks they reach for in a rush — and, naturally, the exact products you need to follow suit.
When it comes to celebrity stylists, Erin Walsh is one of the best in the biz. Her clientele speaks for itself — the fashion insider dresses the likes of Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, and Elizabeth Banks. For someone who spends her days picking out headline-making red carpet looks for Hollywood stars (Gomez’s recent Emilia Pérez press tour looks, for example), it’s no surprise that Walsh herself has impeccable style. And with three kids and a hectic schedule, she certainly knows her way around putting together an easy, effortlessly chic outfit.
Any given workday could include back-to-back meetings, attending fittings and shoots, or hopping on a plane. “Because of that, what I wear has to be multifunctional and multifaceted and serve these different roles that I have to play during the day,” Walsh tells TZR over the phone. As such, she falls back on a no-fail outfit formula: high-waisted denim, like barrel jeans, a white blouse, and a sweater tossed over her shoulders. The finishing touches? Chunky heels and gold jewelry.
A styling trick Walsh, who is partnering with Old Navy this season, likes to tap into when getting dressed is playing with proportions. “What you wear should help you shift into your best self and help you walk in any room feeling like that version of yourself,” she says, adding that mixing together various silhouettes has been key to achieving that sentiment. “I always try to have an effortless, elegant, and easy [look],” the style expert adds.
With that in mind, check out a handful of Walsh’s wardrobe essentials below. You can trust she has her finger on the pulse of the very best products on the market.
High-Waisted Barrel Ankle Jeans
“Perfect jeans are number one [when it comes to my everyday staples]. I love Old Navy’s barrel jeans — they’re amazing.”
Old Navy –
Bea Crepe Blazer
“I love a black blazer, and The Frankie Shop has been killing it with their looks.”
The Frankie Shop –
Bell-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater
“I know if I’m wearing something white or cream, I instantly feel very clear and calm.”
Old Navy –
Alpine Coat
“My friends at La Ligne have a really cool faux fur jacket that feels like heaven.”
La Ligne –
Oskan Moon Grainy Leather Shoulder Bag
“Today, I had a meeting, and I pulled out an Isabel Marant bag I’ve had since I was 19. It’s aged like fine wine.”
Isabel Marant –
Jeanette Studded Platform Clogs
“I’m really loving Chloe’s clogs; I’ve been wearing them everywhere. I’ve found [that] since I moved to Los Angeles from New York four years ago, my feet aren’t quite as versed in wearing stilettos as they used to be, so it has to be something chunkier.”
Chloé –
