As seasons and trends change, you may be compelled to start from scratch with your wardrobe.
But why waste the time and money when you already have everything there?
Learn howdevelop a wardrobe that goes from winter to summer in a snap: with only a few new pieces here and there.
Basics, basics, basics
A wardrobe without the basics is like a worst dressed list without Britney Spears. There is no way around it: basics are a must.Here are key points to remember about basics:
- The key is that they must be not only seasonless, but also trendless.
- Choose a flattering fit cut close to the body, but avoid anything tight. A tacky fit defeats the purpose of classy basics.
- And remember: basics do not equal boring. You can build a completely fresh wardrobe made solely of classics, as long as you keep the colors, fit, and cut updated.
Re-organize
First, you need to know which clothes in your wardrobe are seasonless and which are season-specific.Identify your transition pieces by making a list, organizing by color of hanger, or grouping them together. This way, you can easily find what your closet is missing.
What to own
A quick checklist of crucial year-round clothing includes:- White oxford (with rolled up sleeves, it's summer-wearable)
- Solid shortsleeve tees and tanks
- Khaki twill trousers
- Denim jacket
- Perfect jeans
Refresh old favorites
Just because winter's clearly over doesn't mean you need to banish all of your cold-weather clothing to storage (yet).By wearing the shell from last season's sweater set alone with a little mini or pairing your khaki trousers with a hip halter, you can create an entirely new look.
Creativity is important when it comes to creating new ensembles with what you already own.
Accessorize
Update a simple ensemble with seasonal accessories.Accessories are the perfect way to add an individual touch to classics to make them not-so-basic.
- Add touches of pink to an all-black outfit to brighten up the look
- Wear a funky pair of espadrilles with your favorite jeans
- Grab a cute bamboo-handled handbag instead of your basic purse
Other ideas: throw on a surfer-girl puka-shell necklace, a beach bag-esque straw purse, or the ultimate summer accessory - flipflops -with any ensemb to make the style summer-ready.
