Versatile wardrobe staples you can wear your way!
When you think about clothing basics, you tend to think boring. After all, they’re basic for a reason: you can wear them basically everyday without drawing attention.
This shouldn’t be the case, though — quite the opposite, in fact. The beauty of basics lies in their versatility. They’re the perfect base for the rest of your wardrobe, and can go with just about any personal style. That means that the same piece can be worn to a meeting with clients on Monday, and to a family potluck lunch on Sunday.
Keep on reading to see the basics every woman should own, and the different ways to style them!
White Tee + Jeans
True, it’s the most basic of basic outfits, but you’d be surprised at how versatile it is. Wear it back-to-school style with sneakers and a backpack, or wear it on casual errand days with your favorite set of slides. In a pinch, you can even dress it up — throw on a blazer and pointed flats for casual Fridays at the office, then tie it up to make a crop top and change to heels for your night out with the girls afterwards.
Sleeveless Dress
When you don’t want to think too much about what to wear, a dress is your best friend. Channel that girl-next-door vibe with white sneakers and a denim jacket during lazy afternoons at the mall, or wear it with sandals and a cardigan at Sunday brunch.
Classic Button-Down
This is a piece that can definitely take you from work to weekend. A button-down shirt with a pencil skirt or trousers is a classic office outfit, but you can just as easily use it to add some polish to your off-duty OOTDs. Our suggestions? French-tuck it into a pair of denim shorts and loafers, or wear it over another shirt and tie it at the waist for a smart, stylish look.
Tailored Shorts
Denim shorts are an obvious must-have, but might we also suggest tailored shorts? They’re a little dressier, which adds to the possibilities. With a sleeveless blouse and a light jacket, they look very chic, but you can also wear them with a heavier jacket and your fave pair of kicks for a travel-worthy outfit.
Blazer
You probably already have a blazer for work — and just putting it on over any old office outfit can instantly make you feel super polished and professional — but it’s just as easy to take it into the weekend. Wear it with skinny jeans and a tank top, or with a V-neck and denim cutoffs, or with a simple tank dress — the possibilities are endless.
Culottes
Unlike most of the other basics on this list, culottes haven’t really been seen as a wardrobe essential until fairly recently. It’s now definitely a must-have in the modern woman’s wardrobe, though — while often worn as a less constricting alternative to tailored pants in the office, culottes have also become a staple of weekend wear. With a crop top and sneakers, it’s a slightly dressier alternative to your usual casual garb.
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