New year, new wardrobe! Looking to refresh your style?
Revamp your wardrobe? Then now is the time to start from scratch! When building your
wardrobe, it is essential that you add classic pieces that will never go out of
style. There are many, many, many style guides out there that suggest various
items that should be staples in your closet. After going through much of them,
here are my top 10 wardrobe essentials:
In my opinion, you should have at least 7 pairs of jeans,
one for every day of the week. But this is mostly because I tend to live in
jeans. Now, you should find a pair of jeans that best fits your body type. Once
you find that certain brand that fits you best, see if they come in different
styles, washes, and colors to expand your jean collection! (Links are at the bottom!)
Every girl needs a little black dress. It’s your go-to dress
when you simply have nothing else to where. (Even though you have an entire
closet full of clothes.) Your LBD needs to be one that could be worn at any
occasion. Not too short, not too fancy, but simple and classic. To mix it up,
and add a bit of color to your wardrobe, try a little navy or plum dress.
Because these are darker colors, they play the same role as the LBD, but with a
twist!
Back Bow Dress Hi-Low Dress Long Sleeved Dress
The white button down is, and will forever be, a classic
wardrobe piece. You can dress it up, dress it down, go to the beach, or head to
the grocery store in it! Wear it with jeans, shorts, a skirt, or to bed if
you’re feelin’ sexy! Go for one that is light enough to wear even when it’s
warm, but can be layered when it’s cold. I mean who follows the “no white
after Labor day rule” anyways?
3/4 Length Wrist Length Hand Length
Go for a variety of colors!! I love full-length leggings
because they are so wearable! You can use them under a dress, long shirt, with
boots, as workout gear, and so much more! A huge rule that I’ve learned over
the years about leggings, is to make sure that whatever you wear on your top half
covers your bum. You don’t want to run the chance of your leggings being
see-through…
Black Purple Dark Green Wine
The classic trench coat will be either tan or khaki, but of
course you could always add black, navy or red to the mix! The length of your
trench coat should be around your knees. Maybe a little below, maybe a little
above. It all depends on your personal taste. I die over anything with bows.
Therefore, having a trench coat that has a bow, or embellishment on the back is
a super plus! Also, if you can, have two trench coats in the same color, one
double-breasted and one single-breasted.
Single Breasted Wrap Double Breasted
A versatile skirt can be worn day or night, winter or
summer, and to a special dinner or brunch. This should NOT be a denim skirt.
NO, NO, NO. There are plenty of gorgeous printed and patterned skirts out
there!!! According to Tim Gunn, (LOVE him!) “the hem of the skirt should be no
longer than the bottom of you knee and no shorter than just above the knee.”
Black Leather Gold Pleated Ivory Boucle
You always need a basic tee in your wardrobe. The great
thing about basic tees is that they normally don’t cost too much! Why would you
spend a ton a basic tee when you will probably replace it soon anyways? Black
and white are the obvious basic colors, but you could go for every color your
heart desires! Wear your tee with jeans, a skirt, shorts for a classic, simple,
and pulled-together look.
Black White Navy
A fitted blazer can make anybody looked pulled together. It
is the perfect addition to jeans to dress them up for work! Your blazer should
be most fitted at your waist, to accentuate your curves. Whether you’re doing
business or just running errands, adding a fitted blazer will make you feel
important!
Black Navy Wool
I believe that a classic, everyday bag should be either tan
or black. Get one in each color if you can. Also, the bag needs to be big
enough to hold everything you normally carry around with you. It should not be
as big as a tote, but bigger than a clutch. A satchel tends to be the perfect
size.
Coach Michael Kors Nine West
Pearls are perfect. You can wear them anywhere, with
anything. Nothing says classic elegance like adding a strand of pearls to
outfit! Invest in a good quality (real) pearl necklace for special occasions.
For everyday wear, plenty of stores have pearl necklaces, bracelets, and other
accessories!
Short Necklace Bracelet Multi Strand
Jeans: Skinny Bootcut Straight Leg Cropped
What are your go-to fashion essentials?
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