8 NOT-SO-BASIC BASICS YOUR WARDROBE NEEDS
Are you wanting to cleanse your life of all the “things” that aren’t providing you with purpose? Turf the space fillers to make way for greatness? A perfect starting point is in your very own wardrobe!
Let’s kick things off by identifying your must-have, killer basics to inject as your wardrobe’s backbone in building the freshest fit out for you:
1. DENIM JACKET - It’s the staple that continues to have your back year after year. Wear it over almost anything and layer pieces underneath, the denim jacket my friends is not going anywhere.
*Stylist Tip – Purchase a couple of sizes bigger than usual to wear over a hoodie for an effortlessly cool look.
2. FLORAL MIDI DRESS - The perfect “special occasion” dress that requires little to no thought. An easy grab-and-go number that can be dressed up or down for events like Birthday lunches or Christmas Day, where you want to feel festive and feminine.
*Stylist Tip – Pair a tight, plain coloured tee underneath and some layered necklaces for a cute casual look.
3. BLACK PENCIL SKIRT - This is a reliable, cross over piece that works in the office and on weekends. Easily matched with almost any top, it’s also a blank canvas for footwear and accessories.
*Stylist Tip – Wear with a high neck blouse for the office and swap into a lower, more fitted neckline; and add some lipstick to spice it up in the PM.
4. WIDE BRIM HAT - Bad hair day? Gotcha covered! The perfect piece to slap on and tame your mane, while quickly shifting a look from casual to cool! The perfect winter through to Summer accessory.
*Stylist Tip – Don’t just think of hats for the beach, these type of hat looks hot with jeans, boots and a jacket.
5. BLACK ANKLE BOOTS - Style and comfort wrapped up in one shoe, a black ankle boot adds sophistication and edge to any outfit.
*Stylist Tip – Be sure to give your boots a spray with some leather and/or wet weather protector before wearing them to keep them looking new for longer.
6. WHITE SHIRT - The most versatile piece in a wardrobe with the choice to wear it to create either masculine or feminine look. The white shirt can be worn for business or for play and can easily be tucked in or left out.
*Stylist Tip – Try wearing a shirt like this underneath layered underneath a lower cut dress or a vest style top.. very Cher from Clueless!
7. NEUTRAL FLATS – There is nothing worse than having to change an entire outfit just because you don’t have any shoes to match. Grab some neutral flats that are a similar colour to your skin tone and they’ll go with almost everything – such a time saver!
*Stylist Tip - A neutral shoe lengthens your legs. Avoid wearing darker toned shoes with hemlines that are cropped if you want your legs to appear longer.
8. “FUN, FAT” PANTS – A pant with a drawstring around the waist and that’s made out of fleece is every girl’s comfort dreams. This style can be worn in AND out of the house when you can’t be f@cked to “suck in”!
*Stylist Tip – Loosen or tighten the waist string to suit where you want your pants to sit e.g tighter for high to bring in the waist, or looser for low to lengthen the torso.
