Knowing where to start is hard!
Instead of throwing you into the deep and dark abyss of fashion, we are going to start easy! Every wardrobe needs basic building blocks and layers before it can become something great.
When I first started my decent into my love for fashion I had to do some serious thinking. Here are a few questions I asked myself when I was ready to sell my soul to the fashion gods. ( jk)
- Do the clothes that I have fit me the way that I want?
- Are there clothes in my closet that I am willing to give away or DIY?
- Will I wear it, or has it been in my closet for five years collecting dust?
After you have answered some of those questions, you can move on to the next step.
Putting together your favorite basics
What exactly is a basic you ask? A basic is a piece of clothing that can be wore with any outfit without distraction from your main pieces (Like a fiesty red coat or a leopard print scarf). Another question you may have is, “What are some basic essentials that I need in my closet?”. Here are just a few on my favorites
Here are just a few on my favorites:
- A crisp white or black t-shirt
- A good fitting light and dark wash pair of jeans
- A white or black tank
- A “little black dress”
- A denim jacket
- A black pair of leggings
- Any neutral colored turtle neck (you will soon see that I am a turtleneck fanatic)
- And lastly a pair of clean white sneakers of your choice
This may seem like a long and overwhelming list to some, however you most likely already have all of these items in your closet. It may take some digging, but I promise that it is worth it!
If you don’t have some of these items, thrifting is a prefect way to find affordable clothing while helping out the planet. In a future blog, I will break down some tips and tricks to a perfect thrift trip.
In the mean time, fashion is what you make of it. Starting with some good fitting basics can really go a long way. Just wearing these pieces to begin is a great way to start with a clean slate and build up!
Below I have attached some of my favorite basic jeans for you to get your hands on!
https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/apparel/clothing/bottoms/501-stretch-skinny-womens-jeans/p/295020146
https://www.nastygal.com/girl-talk-distressed-mom-jeans/AGG93890.html
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