Ready to get back to the basics?
The basics you need to start the year right.
by Rohaizatul Azhar
Like clockwork, the new year always bring about new resolutions - New year, new me, and all that jazz.
But the truth of the matter is that the new year may have dawned upon us, but we’re still the same old… us. Well, at least, our body is still the same; and, for many of us, our style remains unchanged. I don’t know about you but at the end of every year, I open my closet (that’s bursting at the seams), and see how many clothes I have — and how many of those I have not touched at all.
Then, I will decide to purge my wardrobe of all the outfits I no longer have any needs for. They may no longer be on trend, or no longer fit (I blame Covid-19 for the -very slight- weight gain. heh). For me, it is always easier to start from scratch and get back to the basics. These will then be my building blocks for the coming year. And, by basics, I mean wardrobe essentials.
So here are the basic essentials we all need to have (and maybe invest) to kick start the year. Because while trends may come and go, these 5 wardrobe basics below will last a lifetime, and can help you bring your outfits together from start to finish.
Your bread and butter for every season and for almost any outfit? Jeans. Opt for skinny jeans in an ultra dark wash as they are perfect for dressing up or down.
Simple tops and tees are wardrobe staples. While they can be worn on their own with jeans for a more casual look, they make for great layering pieces when you need to dress up.
Comfy dresses you can wear for both work and play are must-haves. And the most universally-flattering dress of all, you ask? It's the wrap dress. It looks good on everyone and can be worn with pumps for a dressy occasion or simply a pair of sneakers for an edgy spin.
The right shoes will take you a long way. And when they're in neutral colours, with sensible heel heights for comfort, and can be matched with almost everything in your wardrobe, we say buy them!
The perfect knit sweater works with everything - from that pair of broken-in boyfriend jeans you love for the weekend, to those pleated, feminine skirts for a night out.
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