Averi Baudler is a senior shopping writer for PEOPLE who focuses on fashion, celebrity style, beauty, sales, and trends. She regularly interviews celebrities on their top shopping picks, and she’s never met a lip gloss she doesn’t like.
Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece.
When I return to the office post-holidays, I’m only wearing outfits that tick two major boxes: They have to be comfortable and require as little effort as possible.
Luckily for me, Gwyneth Paltrow just stepped out in an easy ensemble that met both of those requirements — and I’m already scheming up ways to recreate it come January. During an outing in Los Angeles, the actress styled polished slacks with a voluminous black sweater for an outfit that was simple, sophisticated, and totally stylish.
Ready to join me in making Paltrow’s low-effort (but totally put-together!) outfit your new winter office uniform? Keep scrolling to shop work pants and puff-sleeve sweaters inspired by her look at Amazon starting at just $20.
As the queen of upgraded basics, Paltrow knows how to make a closet staple (in this case, a basic black sweater) feel totally modern with a few minor tweaks. If you’re looking to channel her head-turning knit, but don’t want to worry about keeping your sleeves pushed up all day, consider picking up this short-sleeve option.
Not only does it call to mind the puff-sleeve top we once saw Joanna Gaines wear, but it’s “soft, breathable, and perfectly comfortable,” according to one shopper.
For those who live in colder climates, this long-sleeve sweater shirt closely resembles Paltrow’s top, too. Its subtle puff shoulders offer a touch of volume that won’t hinder winter layering, and it comes in 10 colors and patterns, should you ever tire of classic black. One five-star reviewer appreciated that it has “just the right weight and thickness,” while another shopper said it “looks expensive.”
Flared pants have been one of the most notable celebrity-worn trends of the year, so it’s no surprise that Paltrow reached for a pair during her Los Angeles outing. These slacks from Amazon have a similar leg-elongating look, thanks to their fit-and-flare silhouette, and they come in short, regular, and long lengths — a major bonus for tall girls like myself. Wear them with a coordinating black sweater, like the actress, or style them with blouses, blazers, and T-shirts.
Keep scrolling to shop more sweaters and slacks inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow’s outfit blueprint below.
