Examples of wardrobe staples are the basic v-neck tee, little black dress and dark wash jeans. They're simple, versatile and can be worn with almost anything, at any time of the year!
Here's what you'll discover below:
- How to personalize the closet essentials to suit your body figure, coloring, personal style, etc.
- Clothing and accessory essentials-checklist
- Advice on updating your closet for Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter
This post will give you a detailed checklist of the wardrobe basics any chic fashionista should own - giving you an overview of what clothes and accessories you need to solidify your closet.
"So how do you know if your wardrobe is lacking the essentials?"
It may not be that obvious to you, but a sign could be that you spend more money on buyingnew clothes rather than wearing them.
Here are the common tell-tale signs:
- You feel like you have nothing to wear despite your stuffed wardrobe
- You tend to buy a lot of new clothes and accessories that are usually worn a few times
- When putting together an outfit, you may feel that your look is boring, or that you've worn it in the same way in ages
If you found one or more of those points familiar, then your wardrobe really needs a reality check with some trend-proofing!
The closet essentials are also your outfit fixers. You can use them to tone down a too trendy or flashy outfit! Like say, if you wore a ruffled striped shirt and would like to make it less frilly, just add a plain cardigan or V-neck sweater.
You can never go wrong with plain staple pieces. They're classics that never get outdated and go with absolutely everything.
Now before you start updating your closet with the indispensables, here are some tips on how to make the process go smoothly: Guidelines for Buying Wardrobe Essentials
- The first thing you might want to do is to review the contents of your drawers and closets. This is where Closet Organizing comes into the picture. You also want to make sure that you buy essentials suitable for your lifestyle and climate.
- Get at least 2 of each, 3 is even better! It's nice to have a spare t-shirt when the one you're wearing gets a ketchup stain
- After securing 2 of each type, add even more but in various styles (eg. different necklines and waist styles. Such as a basic tee with front placket - also known as Henley or grandpa t-shirt)
- Secure each essential in your neutrals first (both light and dark neutral) and then move over to your best colors (eg. if you're a Winter add true-reds, hot pink, purple, etc.).
- Make sure that the details and style of the staples are versatile! Avoid any fancy details and colors on your wardrobe basics - stick to simplicity first. This ensures that you'll be able to wear them with any style and outfit.
- Your most expensive wardrobe essential (eg. wool coat) should always be a neutral color.
- Best neutrals for cool skin tones: Black, navy, grey, snow and soft white. Silver. Anything blue-based.
- Best neutrals for warm skin tones: Brown, navy (for the deep and warm), olive, camel, cream. Gold. Anything yellow-based.
What Exactly is a "Wardrobe Essential"?
Most of the staples are basic and versatile - and some pieces are essential for the variousinevitable occasions such as job interviews and your conservative auntie's 60th birthday bash.
They are also:
- Trend proof - you can wear them on all occasions without sacrificing style
- Flexible - you can change the whole look of it by adding a couple of accessories
- Your wardrobe foundation - without them you'll end up feeling like something's missing. It's like not having underwear which is essential
- Style savers - use them to tone down a dressy or an excessively trendy outfit
- Outfit multipliers - with for example 12 basic garments you can create up to 80 outfits! (This is called 'Wardrobe Capsule')
Get Plenty of Each
You can never have too many wardrobe staples. Securing several of each is convenient for warding off laundry days!
Think of your wardrobe staples as blank canvas which you can build your outfits on.
For example, if you're wearing a plain simple black dress, you can put the "frosting" on there with statement jewelry and a pair of trendy shoes.
"The difference between style and fashion is quality."
– Giorgio Armani
Okay, so now that you know everything that you need to know about wardrobe essentials, at some point next week, I'll do a post which is going to be what this year/season's wardrobe essentials are! Then, you guys will be official trained wardrobe essentials experts! Hope you guys enjoyed reading this post and that it helps you! Don't forget to follow this blog so that you don't miss my post, which will be crucial to you guys!
Molly xoxo
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