We all have our wardrobe staples, but do you have seasonal staples?
When we think about what we really need in our wardrobe, it needs to:
Work with your current lifestyle
Work with your personality
Work for the environment
Reflect your personality
There is no one list that works for everyone, but there are some staples that I look for in most wardrobes. Of course, take into consideration your personality and lifestyle – as what works for you and what you like to wear. There is no point in wearing dresses (or trousers) if you don’t like to. Given that, think about having a range of staples that you can mix and match with your more trend oriented clothes.
Now, of course, your lifestyle will dictate exactly what you need in your wardrobe, but these are some ideas of what you need. They are very general and bland – the whole point of a staple is that it can be worn with lots and lots of other pieces (and is also known as a basic, or supporting act).
Think about your lifestyle. Work in an office and you may need more smart staple clothes than relaxed versions, although you will need some for your out-of-work hours. If you are a stay-at-home-mum then you will be looking at relaxed and casual versions of these garments. Knit or casual cotton jackets instead or structured wool for the corporate person. Denim or cotton rather than wool skirts. More t-shirts than blouses.
Also, consider how you spend your time. Do you need some evening staples such as a top with sparkles that you can team up with your dress trousers, or skirt?
Some stylists believe you should have a list of items. Here I’ve put together mine as a comparison.
- Obviously a coat!
- Jackets to layer over your top
- A variety of blouses with colours that suit you
- Dark, distress free, denim jeans
- Smart trousers in a dark neutral colour
- Skirts in a dark neutral that suits your shape
What are the wardrobe staples that you keep going back to over and over that work in lots of ways with your other garments?
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