Three Wardrobe Essentials to Invest In
As a stylist, I find far too often – when going through the wardrobes of friends and family members – that so many of the ladies out there are seriously lacking in, what I like to call, the ‘essentials of life’. These are the pieces of clothing that can make putting together an outfit so much easier. So I’ve decided to give you a run down of five items that you might want to think about adding to your wardrobe – if they’re not already in there.
I’m going to start out with cheating and putting two items together. They are; a black pair of skinny jeans and a blue pair of skinny jeans, specifically the non-ripped kind. I really do believe in investing in my jeans, as I find the better quality the longer they last, therefore the more money I save. That’s the excuse anyway. Basically, I live in jeans. I have multiple pairs of both black and blue jeans, but realistically you only need one of each. They’re so versatile and can easily be dressed up or down, depending on what you whack on your top half. Have a work meeting? Black jeans with a blazer and some pumps should do the trick. Out to lunch with the girls? Blue jeans, a pair of footbed sandals and a floaty-chic top is all you need, easy as pie.
It is really beyond me how anybody could go through life without a plain white, slightly oversized t-shirt. I kind of love anything a little oversized, which works for me because I’m quite small anyway. But I think the right fitting t-shirt with the bottom tucked in to a pair of denim shorts is a pretty hassle-free way to create a chic and comfortable outfit for running errands. Then dress it up paired with the black jeans and a pair of pointed toe pumps. Maybe a little bit of statement bling around the neck, and you’re set for brunch with the in-laws.
I think outerwear is a very overlooked subject when you’re thinking about adding a little pizzazz to your wardrobe. A lot of people forget about the power of a trench or well-fitting blazer. I for one, am a leather jacket kind of girl. There’s just something about wearing a black leather jacket that makes me feel like kicking arse and taking names. I also think it works with any outfit. Wearing boyfriend jeans, grey t-shirt and a pair of boots? Pair it with a black leather jacket. Flowing white lace dress with white heeled sandals? Pair it with a black leather jacket. It’s witchcraft I tell you.
There are so many more things that I could think of to add to a wardrobe to make it more functional, but I genuinely think that these are the three items that really get me through. I can now almost go through the morning without having a severe panic attack over what I’m going to be wearing that day. Almost.
By Jessica Alves
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