Building a minimalist wardrobe (not literally!)

Building a new wardrobe can seem very taunting and intimidating at first however if you pick your new clothes accordingly it'll be a breeze! I've put together the bare essentials in order to get your new style up and ready to go. These items are extremely easy to style and I can already think of many outfits that can be made using any of the items I've shown and they're all relatively cheap.

The cream tee

Basic tees have been life savers for me on many occasions, whether it's a last minute call to go out shopping or having to go to Tesco for my mum- most likely the second option- these tops are extremely easy to style. Personally I think just throwing this top on with a pair of mid wash distressed skinny jeans with the top slightly tucked in  along with some white converse can make a really easy and comfy outfit!

The breton top

Again, another lifesaver, I think I'm going to be using that term to describe a lot of things in this post. Throw this on with some black jeans and a pair of white sneakers to give a fool proof look as well as that effortless Parisian vibe and let's face it, who doesn't want that? If you're wearing a bright red/orange/pink lip that day this minimalist top will help draw more attention to your bright lip colour even more!

The (faux) leather jacket

I actually don't own a leather jacket yet but I've been contemplating on whether I should get one and have decided to wait until September as it'll be getting more where then. I've seen many girls on my Pinterest board styling leather jackets with a breton top and plain black skinnies with some ankle booties and it really does look more put together. Leather jackets are extremely versatile when it comes to styling- you could wear it with a floral dress to roughen it up a little or with a classic white shirt and tailored trousers for a more androgynous look. Lucky for us this leather jacket it on sale for £30 in Topshop!

The denim short

These. Will. Save. Your. Summer. I'm not even joking, denim shorts will save you on those days when it's too hot and you simply cannot be bothered. By just throwing on these babies with a basic tee and a flannel wrapped around your waist you can quickly create a laid back outfit with just three items of clothing!

The LBD

Ladies, I present to you one of your potentially most worn dress, the classic little black dress. This can go from day to night time real quick (0-100 real quick), during the day styling this with a denim jacket and some converse could make the perfect relaxed outfit but if you'd like to make it more suitable for the evening then adding a statement silver necklace and black strappy heels with a leather jacket will do the trick!

The black skinny jeans

I have nothing else to say other than these are an absolute staple in your wardrobe- forget the stuff I spoke about above, these are the starting point for every girls new wardrobe and if you haven't invested in a good pair of skinny jeans then now is the time because these could possibly be the best clothing item you've paid for- trust me! You should always make sure you buy good quality denim, especially when it's black as I find that some black jeans do tend to fade away when washed and turn to this dark grey colour which I still like but just be cautious of that.

The high neck cami

As we all know black goes with everything so whether you wear this with white jeans, denim skirts or even patterned shorts just know that this basic piece has got your back, no matter how bizarre the other patterns in your outfit may be. High necks have been in trend for the past year and they still are so there are many ways of styling them. 

The white shirt

Nothing is more sharp than a crisp white shirt and a pair of black slacks so if you're going out for a fancy meal or just going somewhere smart then going for this outfit will definitely set some good first impressions. Also wearing this shirt with some distressed boyfriend jeans and heels can create a fashion oxymoron, but the good type!

The cosy, oversized cardigan

Ahh, unfortunately it's a little too hot to wear these around but this is an essential when it comes to that awkward "it's not hot but it's not cold so do I wear a coat or not" stage around September so wearing this as a replacement to a coat could save you from potentially freezing in this bipolar British weather. Also monochrome is a good choice to go for in a cardigan because it'll probably go with the majority of your outfits so you'll look good whilst feeling comfy- win win!

The black ballet flat

These can literally be worn with everything especially as they are black, I find that they also look very feminine and dainty when worn with most things like dresses and jeans, they're also very comfy to walk in and if you invest in a good pair then you'll be able to get a lot of wear out of these.

I feel as if I've just rambled on for a very long time but hopefully my rambles can help someone who is trying to update their clothes or trying new things (like me!) Everything I've included in here is linked and they're all highstreet and the majority of the items picked are on sale so you can find these things at pretty good prices. 

What are your closet staples and what items are you looking to buy soon?

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