Ever find yourself wearing something in your wardrobe that you just can’t imagine living without? For me, in the summer it’s my favorite plain dress that I can accessorize a million different ways and no one would be able to tell it’s the same dress 3 days in a row! Not only do our favorite items usually look awesome on us, but they save us time and money when we need a go-to outfit in a cinch. This week I’m introducing a couple new garments that may just become a new staple in your wardrobe.
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The shirtdress is a wonderful combination of feminine and tailored. The button-up style is reminiscent of menswear, but obviously the dress style says otherwise. You can wear it to the office with a blazer, and switch it out for a leather jacket at night for extending the 9-5 look. A good shirtdress to start with is one of a solid color, or at least a print that’s not too crazy. Pick a color that works well with your skin tone, but also remains versatile for pairing with other accessories. This white eyelet shirt dress is from Band of Outsiders.
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You may not be able to get away with wearing your favorite cropped pants with a distinctive print multiple days in a row, but they’re definitely an item that can be multi seasonal. Grab your strappy sandals and pick a lighter color from the print to match it with for the summer months. Then transition seamlessly into the cooler months by pairing with a darker color and layering with your favorite Fall jacket and a pair of flats. These trousers from Fashion Union would match pastel yellow, but also work with darker blacks, browns, and grays.
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A plain black blazer may sound pretty basic, and people are always looking for ways to jazz them up. But sometimes a plain, basic, no-frills black blazer is exactly what you need. A simple fit that isn’t too tailored, in a solid color will work with dress shorts, suit pants, or add a layer of sophistication overtop a more revealing dress or skirt for going out.
What are some of your go-to pieces that you find yourself wearing all the time?