Fashion Tips : Wardrobe Staples

I hadn’t given too much thought about the staples of my wardrobe until Katy made a blog post about the staples in her closet. It was a cute post, and it really got me thinking about what the staples in my closet are. Everyone is going to pick some of the same items, and everyone is going to have some completely different selections as well. Here’s a small list of my wardrobe staples :

1. Dark wash jeans. Skinny, straight leg, and bootcut. Each cut looks different with different wardrobe selections. A top that looks great with skinny jeans might have too much volume to look right with bootcut jeans. Or, a pair of shoes might just not look right with skinny jeans, but would look so much cuter with bootcut jeans.

2. Basic tanks and tees in a variety of colors. This is going to be on everyones list! But, it’s very underestimated just how far you can get with a basic white t-shirt or some layered tanks. You can wear one if you just want the focus to be on your accessories. Or use the layers as an easy way to add some color to your outfit. Plus, they are just comfy!

3. Converse Chuck Taylors. A.K.A. All-Stars or Chuck’s. These shoes are comfortable, wear really well, and go with nearly everything. I’ve lived in mine for years and years now (since before they were trendy) and will always buy them. I actually own 5 pairs – black, kelly green, raspberry pink, bright red, and leopard print. That’s just the start of how many I want to own. My black pair is going to have to be retired soon as the sole finally got a hole in it. After 6 years of regular wear! Converse and Journeys both have great selections of styles, prints, and colors.

4. A Go-To Dress. I don’t believe that every girl needs a Little Black Dress hanging in her closet, so much as I believe that every girl needs a dress she feels amazing in hanging in her closet. Something that you know looks good, that you feel good in, and that you can throw on quickly in a pinch. I have a lightweight cotton summer dress that I can throw on with flip flops or sandals, a tank underneath (it’s a bit low cut), a cardigan, and be good to go. It just so happens to be orange.

5. Flip Flops. I don’t believe that I’m the only person who considers flip flops to be a closet essential. I pretty much live in mine year round, especially now that I am living in California. I have around 20 pairs, give or take, in a wide variety of colors. Flip flops are great because you can use them to add a quick punch of color to a normally plain outfit, like a basic tee and jeans. My favorite are Old Navy flip flops. They are extremely cheap ($3.50 USD a pair or 2 pairs for $5.00 USD), comfortable, and last ages. I like to buy flip flops in colors that match layering tanks and tees that I have. It’s easy to look put together by putting on a basic color tank (in white, black, grey or navy), layered with a brighter color, some dark wash jeans or denim shorts, and then match the bright colored tank to the flip flops. I own flip flops by Victoria’s Secret Pink, Juicy Couture, Roxy… Havaianas make great ones. Tons of brands carry great flip flops.

I’m going to have to do a bit more thinking and write another post to finish this. When I open my closet, there are just too many items that I need to have in there! Lol. What are your wardrobe staples?

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