If you've been reading my blog for a little bit, you probably noticed I am definitely not one of those girls who buys something, wears it once, and then it never sees the light of day again. One of my favorite things about blogging has been sort of 'pushing' my style to use what I have, but wearing them in a new and interesting ways. Over time I've realized how some items are so basic and easy to 'remix' that I feel like I couldn't live without them, so I thought I'd share some of them:)
A DENIM DRESS
I actually have two denim dreses (both from Target!) and seem to wear one, or both, weekly! Since denim is a sort of 'neutral' it's one of the easiest things to change up and constantly create new looks with.
A GINGHAM/PLAID SHIRT
Since I wear a lot of grey, khaki, and other toned-down colors, a bright, fun ghinham shirt is an absolute must to keep things from getting too boring. I brought this bad boy on vacation a few months ago and wore it almost every other day, and a different way each time!
A KHAKI SKIRT
It's funny to me that when magazines do their "must have basics" list that a khaki skirt is almost never on them! Ever since I got this one from Gap a few years ago I wear it at least once a week and never have a problem finding new ways to style it - not to mention it is super comfy!
I also scored a nice J.Crew one at the thrift stores a few months ago too, knowing how much wear I get from my Gap one. I still prefer the one from the good ol' Gap, but I do love that the J.Crew one is a little bit more "prepster" and a more true khaki color.
A DENIM SHIRT
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Oh, geeze. Do I need to say anything? With a dress, with shorts, tied up, or solo, a denim shirt is a must-have and should be in every girl's closet. It's as simple as that.
Do you have "must haves" for your closet? Something you just can't live without?
Blue jeans. For casual, at least. You can do *anything* with blue jeans.
Posted by: Abigail C | April 18, 2012 at 11:11 AM
What a great list! I adore the way you styled the kahki skirt with that denim jacket! <3
One of my staples is a cute floral dress. I'm constantly remixing it.
Posted by: Beautifully Pure | April 18, 2012 at 11:19 AM
I love these basics. I definitely need a khaki skirt in my life.
The only piece in my wardrobe I absolutely couldn't live without is a long sleeved black tee from Mexx. I love it so much.
Wren
http://www.houseofwren.blogspot.ca/
Posted by: Wren | April 18, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Awesome, you have great restyling skillz! I'm always worried about wearing the same things again on my blog but I guess that's a little crazy!
Posted by: Cosmia | April 18, 2012 at 03:57 PM
this is so much better than what magazines claim! because, really, how many times can a simple girl wear a string of pearls or black stilettos? but the pieces you chose really are essential.
Posted by: daria | April 19, 2012 at 03:26 AM