Back to Basics: Investing in Wardrobe Essentials

With these wardrobe essentials, you'll have the building blocks to various stylish outfits!

Trends change from season to season, resulting in us renovating our wardrobes on a regular basis. Though we enjoy the thrill of new clothes, our wallets certainly don’t. Luckily, basic pieces like a nicely fitted blazer and a black skirt won’t go out of style so they are essential for every closet. Basic pieces give you the opportunity to then add personality with accessories and lower-cost items. Incorporating trends into your basic pieces will not only save you money but you’ll always be in style.

Here are three ways on how to use five basic pieces:

1. A fitted blazer

2. A white dress shirt

3. Dark denim jeans

4. A little black dress

5. A black skirt

Work-Friendly:
Dressing up for work doesn’t have to be boring. Top a stylish pencil skirt with a crisp white button-front shirt. Tuck a colourful silk scarf under the collar to get into the prep look this fall. Take a fun skirt from casual to professional by adding a fitted blazer.

During the Day:
Take advantage of the fact that jeans go with everything and pair them with a new, trendy top and some crazy shoes. Wear a white dress shirt under a knitted vest or layer it with a brightly coloured cami and some fun necklaces.

Evening Apparel:
Wear a sparkly, funky top with a basic jacket and jeans for a trendy but chic look. Or try a neutral blazer over a form fitting little black dress to not only keep you warm but also looking put together.