These essential style staples will allow you to organize your wardrobe in one step and make your life easier.
Two important things to keep in mind. You may not need all of it. Pick and choose and then decide what you need. The second thing is quality matters. Quality pieces will last you much longer compared to the ones that are not made well and don’t have good fabric.
It’s the worst, isn’t it? You got things to do and places to be, yet you can’t decide what to wear and how come nothing is going well with anything? Well, why don’t we start with the basics? The idea is to start with basic essential basics that won’t let you down. I am sure you’ve heard the phrase quality over quantity, right?
Well, it is true and simple, if you want your wardrobe to work effectively, you need to add these essential style staples and invest in some quality pieces so they don’t let you down and will always make you feel good, in fashion, and put together.
Enjoy the art of dressing, but focus more on who you are. Your clothes and the way your dress should elevate your personality and should be an extension of you, like a second skin.
- 1. Jeans
- Finding the perfect pair of jeans is a task on its own, but once you find it. It will change your wardrobe game. It will become your go-to pair of jeans, the one that you just won’t have to think about because it will work with everything. You may have a particular style of jeans that you really like, but here are some things to consider. Comfort – good quality fabric matters, length (where it ends on the ankle), cut, fitting, and color.
- 2. Basic t-shirts
- You need a good quality t-shirt. Here are some colors to consider – white, black, beige, gray, and navy. These will go such a long way. Round neck or v both works, depends on what you like. Zara, Uniqlo and H&M have some great ones.
- 3. Basic button-down shirt
- I know, right? What a revelation. But here is the thing, it might sound a bit boring, but you can totally style a button-down shirt in so many ways, they can do so much for you. A white or black plain button-down shirt can create casual and formal style outfits, pair it with jeans and it’s casual and pair with some nice trouser or pants and it’s more formal and smart looking. It’s science and art at this point.
- 4. Classic black shoes
- Again, depending on where you are from and the climate you’re in, investing in some nice plain black boots, heels, mules, oxford shoes, flats or sandals is always a good idea. Having a black shoe or a sandal with a little bit of heel always flatters the outfit and can help elevate your look.
- 5. Basic pair of white sneakers
- Nothing crazy, just super white sneakers. Plain, simple, and powerful. Super versatile.
- 6. Blazers
- Blazers. You just need it. Two colors you might want to invest in are beige and black. You will be surprised how many times they will save you on your I don’t know what to wear days.
- 7. Classic trench coat
- It won’t let you down. It’s an evergreen wardrobe essential that will be by your side for many years and will have your back whenever you need it.
- 8. Sleeveless nice fitted tank top
- You can wear these under your blazers, pair them with your jeans and trouser and throw on a button-down for a more casual street style look. It’s essential. Take my word for it. Invest in some basic colors. I know it’s repetitive at this point, but I just want to make sure you remember.
- 9. Jean jacket
- I am biased when it comes to a jean jacket, but honestly, it will save you so many times. Denim love shall continue. Make sure it has pockets. It’s not too baggy or too fitted, just a perfect balance between the two. The color of denim is your call, but a classic blue is just too good to pass.
- 10. Dress pants
- Dress pants are where it’s at. Your essential style staples will be incomplete without them. Again the basic colors, are beige, white, black, and brown and gray, last two colors are optional but if you invest in these colors, then your time to decide on what to wear will be cut down by at least 30%. Science and art remember, basics just work with each other. They complement each other and pair nicely together.
- 11. Nice knitted sweater
- One quality sweater will last forever. It’s up to you what color you want to get, but beige is always a good place to start. You can always add a few more basic colors later.
- 12. Perfect black dress
- I didn’t say perfect black mini dress because we all have our preferences in this, some like mini, some may like midi length, and other styles so whatever your vibe is when it comes to dresses, pick up a plain black dress in your favorite style you find flattering.
- 13. Your perfect basic skirt
- Midi skirts are such a great piece to add to your wardrobe. They will work so well with t-shirts, sweaters and also blouses.
Finding your own personal style first before making a purchase is very essential. It’s very important to know what you like, what makes you feel good and what you need. Sometimes we end up buying things we don’t actually need. When buying clothes, it’s good to think about different ways you will use the item and how it will pair with other items in your wardrobe. Hope these 13 essential style staples will help you create your perfect capsule wardrobe!
