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What are wardrobe essentials?

Different fashion writers and bloggers have differing definitions of wardrobe essentials, it is almost impossible to give a straight answer. Wardrobe essentials are a collection of clothing and accessories that make the bedrock of your outfits.

While they can be pretty much subjective to taste, style, and seasons, there are some blanket requirements for a fashion item to be termed a wardrobe essential or a capsule wardrobe piece. These capsule wardrobe pieces are functional, versatile, and stylish.

Wardrobe essentials stand the test of time.

Capsule wardrobe pieces can be carefully curated for seasons such as spring, fall, summer, and winter, yet some wardrobe pieces are useful all year round. The best Wardrobe essentials for women are multifunctional and multiseasonal they can be styled for casual daytime looks, sophisticated night outfits as well as professional workwear.

Fashion evolves and trends change very often and while I love seasonal and trendy purchases, I have these 10 items I can always go back to make or complement a great outfit.

Here are our 10 Wardrobe Essentials

1. A button-up white shirt

A white button-up shirt is one of the most important fashion pieces any stylish person should own. It is probably the most versatile and yet fashionable piece I have in my closet. It pairs well with literally anything, I can wear it all year round, and all day long.

2. A Black blazer

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Blazers have been very trendy recently, but they’ve always been a versatile wardrobe essential for women. A black blazer is the ultimate style piece that doubles as your layering piece in the fall through to summer outerwear.

This capsule wardrobe piece reinvents itself in trendy forms like oversized fits and structured cuts, yet the classic blazer will always be trendy and stylish.

Wear it over a dress, accessorize with a waist belt, or wear over a camisole and some pants. There are so many options for styling a blazer. Get you one.

3. A Crossbody bag

Can cross-body bags be considered wardrobe essentials? Err yeah

Hear me out

Crossbody bags are everywhere, from fashion runways to fashion blogs and Instagram which makes them trendy right? They are also very versatile.

 They can be worn with dresses, blazers, pants, and pretty much every type of clothing. Whether you’re carrying this essential item over your shoulder or across your chest, for daytime errands or late-night drinks, we should agree that everyone needs a fashionable crossbody bag.

4. Little Black dress

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This is one of the cliches in fashion writings but it’s true: Every woman needs a little black dress in her wardrobe. This capsule wardrobe piece is very girly and feminine, but that’s not why we recommend it; You can go from basic to sophisticated and sexy quickly with this essential.

The good thing is It can be either simple, sexy, or chic.

Pick one that suits your body type and you have a blank canvas. You can throw on some accessories and you’re fashionably set for that outing.

5. Blue Denim Pants

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Jeans are arguably the most common piece of clothing of the 20^th century and they’re also as old as time. They are very affordable but also durable.

Everyone I know owns a pair of jeans and rightly so because it has managed to remain trendy year in year out by reinventing itself.

6. A Trench Coat

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A Trench coat is one of the timeless wardrobe essentials for women that will come in handy from fall through to spring. This capsule wardrobe piece and outerwear has managed to stay very trendy over the years and remains as versatile as any essential style piece. This military-style coat gives a chic and smart look when belted.

A Trench coat can accompany a small dress for a night out in warm times,and as well as a heavy sweater in cold weather. I also love that they can be a stand-alone piece of clothing as well as a layering or outerwear.

7. A pair of Sneakers

With the peak commercialization of streetwear fashion, the sneakers trend is at an all-time high.

We see them accessorize blazer sets, Denim pants, dresses, and bodysuits, but that’s not why it’s on this list. Not many shoes can swing the comfort and slay game at the same time like sneakers.

 I mean who doesn’t need a pair of comfortable shoes to get through the day’s errand or that airport run? while slaying the streetwear game? No one, not even Victoria Beckham.

A white pair of sneakers are recommended because they go with anything but it could be just any sneakers.  

8. Everyday Sunglasses

I love sunglasses, they’re dressy, they’re edgy and they make you mysterious. They’re the ultimate style accessory and are a must-have capsule wardrobe piece for any fashionable woman.

 Whether they’re your classic aviators, oversized dark frames, or trendy slim frames, just pick any that suit your facial structure.

9. Go to shoes

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Your capsule wardrobe needs some versatile classic shoes that will stand the test of time and keep you walking in style. For some ladies, heels can be a confidence booster and a pair of black pumps can be very functional and classy.

You can invest in trendy versions like kitten heels and slingbacks. They go well with daytime work wear and nighttime party wear.

If you’re more invested in sophisticated Parisian elegance and comfort, a pair of loafers will be your best bet. Experiment with chunky or classic flat versions and leave a style trail wherever you go.

Also, they’ll never go out of style.

10. Tailored Pants

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Any non-denim black pants will do, straight-cut, high-waisted, or just any tailored black pants. Back in the day, these were synonyms to office and corporate jobs and formal meetings but they’re quite versatile.

Whether you want to wear it with a sweater top and chunky sneakers in the winter or with a plain tee and sandals in the summer, a black pant remains a simple yet classy wardrobe essential.

Conclusion

So here you have it.

Do you think this list should be longer?

Is there any item you feel I should take off or add?

Go ahead and tell me off in the comments