Regardless of your own personal style there are a few classic pieces that every girl (and possibly guy) should have in their wardrobe. These classic wardrobe staples breeze through the seasons just by changing up the combinations and alternating shoes and accessories. In summer, strappy sandals – in winter, knee high heeled boots. So what are these classics? Do you already have them, or do you need to invest in them to get the best from your style?
The Classic Top Three
The first item is a great pair of blue jeans. This blue should be dark blue. The cut should be one that suits your body type. There is nothing worse than the petite girl who is swimming in a wide leg jean, or the curvy girl who is struggling with the super slim cut. There is such a wide variety of jeans and a style to suit every body shape – this really informative article gives a great rundown of the options. Find one that flatters and you will never want to take them off.
The second item is a good quality white t-shirt. Not something that you’ve bought from Primark. This needs to be ultra high quality, something that will last you a while. Although there are a number of options in terms of neckline (v-neck, scoop, boat, round) all of which will look better on various figures, the fit of the t-shirt is most important. The t-shirt shouldn’t be too baggy and neither should it be too tight. It should fit somewhere in between. Try on a variety of sizes to make sure you get one that looks right.
The third item is a little black dress. This is an all time classic and like the first item, jeans – there is a style of little black dress to suit all body shapes. Body-con style dresses are a good investment as the fabric is durable, light enough for summer yet heavy enough to deal with winter. There is also the added benefit of the flattering effect that body-con dresses have on all figures – waists for the athletic girls, hugging all the right parts on the curvy girls. Choose wisely and you should find yourself with a dress that will last a very long time.
Topping it Off
In addition to the top three classic staple items for every wardrobe, there are some items of clothing that can take an outfit from standard classic to pure brilliance. A great jacket is one of these key items. The right jacket is able to lift a plain ensemble like a t-shirt and jeans (two of the classic wardrobe staples) and give it an edge, have a look at this article – particularly the jacket “Cheryl Cole” is wearing. Taking an ordinary outfit, putting a classic cut, trendy jacket and turning the outfit into a fashion statement.
Shoes are another part of an outfit that can change its overall appearance. Think about how you look and feel when you go from ballet flats to three-inch patent heels. The simple act of adding a jacket or changing your shoes can take a simple black dress or jeans and a t-shirt and change the whole look – its like fashion magic!
