question: Hi Sarah, I recently lost a bunch of weight and need to invest in a closet makeover. Can you recommend some basics that I can start with and build off of? I’m fairly casual, but want to look put together and would love some ideas on where to start. Thank you! – Best, Erica
answer: hi erica, i’m happy to help! i’ve put together a list of what i consider closet staples, with options below in the links for most of the items. these pieces all provide a great neutral base, and you can play around with your accessories while you build up your closet since those are generally more affordable! think: scarves, hats, shoes, lipstick, jewelry, etc. hope you love what i’ve put together for you! xx- sarah
CLOSET STAPLES:
1. Panama Hat 1 // 2 // 3 // 4
2. Chambray Shirt 1 // 2 // 3 // 4
4. White Jeans 1 // 2 // 3 // 4
5. Striped Tee 1 // 2 // 3 // 4
6. Blue Skinny Jeans 1 // 2 // 3 // 4
7. Military Inspired Jacket 1 // 2 // 3 // 4
8. Black Skinny Jeans 1 // 2 // 3 // 4
9. Classic Black Bag 1 // 2 // 3 // 4
I love posts like this! I already own some of the things you call closet staples, but still there's some missing I might need to look a little bit more put together. Thanks, this is so helpful!
Great post! Can't wait to complete my closet with some of these pieces. Thanks Sarah!
Love this roundup — the combo of solids and stripes has always been one of my go-tos and I'm learning more and more that investing in staples is so, so important!
Loving that military inspired olive jacket – Great piece!
I love the options you've posted! The striped shirt is a great basic!
Great options! Surprised there are no skirts or dresses. You're such a skirty sister
Great picks! I'd consider most of these to be staple items! Cute khaki jacket!!…xv
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thanks everyone! @ jennifer… i think i'm going to have to do a part II and maybe even part III of this post. because YES, SKIRTS AND DRESSES! plus i didn't get to touch on my love of booties and need for blouses.
Where is the tote from?
I just purged about 50% of my closet (it was long overdue) and found that I had a lot of clothes that are not basic and versatile. This post is helping me lay out the foundation for my wardrobe… I am purchasing one of the striped tops from Madewell as a good starting point.
Lauren
these are some seriously awesome options! Yay to that reader for getting healthy and yay for you for putting together this post
Honestly, for as much as I love fashion I am so wardrobe challenged so this is great, I LOVE rules, makes my chaotic life just a little bit simpler, thanks, I will be employing this.
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