Pantsuit
For several seasons now, trouser suits have been at the peak of popularity. Stores of any price segment offer a lot of options. If the dress code at your place of work is not too strict, you can choose a set with a fairly loose cut, in almost any color (naturally, excluding very bright and neon ones).
Since, as we have already found out, suits are now good not only for a work wardrobe, but also just for a basic wardrobe, then by purchasing this item you can diversify it too. Wear the jacket with jeans and T-shirts, both sneakers and heels, complementing the look with jewelry.
The jacket neutralizes any bold mini-length and extravagant texture of a dress or skirt. Try wearing it over a sequined dress and sandals with thin straps, you can tie it with an elegant belt and the option for a club or meeting with friends is ready. Wear trousers with blouses or a cashmere sweater.
Plain velvet suit Brunello Cucinelli, 190,500 rubles, TSUM
Plain woolen suit A la russe, 73,580 rubles, TsUM
Wool suit with trousers and pencil skirt DSQUARED2, 104,500 rubles, TSUM
Fashionable dresses spring-summer 2014….
Basic wardrobe! How many articles have been written on this topic, how many lists of basic things recommended for every woman have been published, and many have only increased problems with choosing everyday outfits. What’s wrong with the concept of a basic wardrobe and why doesn’t a system that seems quite logical at first glance work? Let's find out! Five common misconceptions about the basic wardrobe in this post.
Misconception 1: A basic wardrobe is a certain name and number of things that every woman should have.
The first thing that is recommended to do after sorting out your wardrobe is to buy the missing basic items, lists of which are full of fashion websites and stylist blogs. These lists are as immutable as biblical commandments: a pencil skirt, a white “men’s” shirt, pumps, a jacket - any woman will recite the list of basic things without a single hesitation, but having become the owner of the said clothes, most women find themselves disappointed! The traditional basic wardrobe does not work for everyone, a pencil skirt with a white shirt does not create a stylish look, but a typical look of a secretary from an average office, and a supposedly universal jacket does not go with anything at all!
The fact is that the basic thing is not a skirt, trousers or dress, not a specific name and not the answer to the question “what?”, but rather the answer to the question “which?”
The following idea has been voiced more than once on crossfashion.ru: formally, we all wear the same things - jeans, sweaters, shirts, dresses, coats, tops, skirts, etc. but one woman in jeans and a sweater looks modern and young , and the other, in the same names of things, is similar to the standard aunt! What's wrong with her, because technically she's also wearing jeans and a sweater! The answer will become obvious if you answer the question “what kind of jeans and sweater are these?”
It’s unlikely that the “aunt” has modern things with contemporary decoration; most likely she chose “classic models” for herself for all times!
In the photo the woman is not wearing a sweater, but she clearly illustrates the idea
Misconception 2: Basic wardrobe items should be classic models, neutral colors and with a minimum of decoration.
This is the biggest and fatal misconception that pushes women to buy things of “classic”, and essentially outdated, styles and silhouettes over and over again. Is it any wonder that such clothes create the images of “aunt” and “dressy aunt”, and not actual outfits for an ageless woman?
What is a classic dress, jacket or jeans model? Should the dress be fitted or straight? Are your jeans straight, tapered or slightly flared? How long should a so-called classic item be? What volume? One can say that a dress of a classic style is a fitted sheath, but today such a model is not relevant at all, and wearing a sheath dress with a fitted jacket is generally considered retarded, because they don’t wear it like that anymore!
The definition of “classic” is often awarded to the best-selling and, accordingly, most in-demand model. For example, this is what they write about Levis 501:
“Levis 501 is a timeless classic! Millions of Levis 501 jeans sold..." (c),
however, these are merely advertising claims. There are no classics! There are fashionable things and there are not fashionable ones, relevant and outdated, modern and not modern, the rest is from the evil one!
What about a thin black sweater, you ask? What about the black sweater? This item is more relevant today than ever, although just three years ago all kinds of turtlenecks and thin sweaters were worn only for reasons of comfort and warmth.
In combination with a pendant or beads, a thin sweater was a sign of a provincial woman, and this way you can take apart absolutely any clothes and shoes!
Classic black or gray pencil skirt made of smooth wool! Here's a thing for all times! And again no.
Try to combine a so-called classic pencil skirt without losing the freshness and lightness of the look. It must be supported exclusively by fashionable things and combinations, otherwise the look will slide into provincialism, into the image of a secretary or aunt.
A classic black pencil with classic pumps is a 100% failure!
Fashionable boots or shoes, for example, mules, a trendy oversized shirt or a voluminous sweater, a casual hairstyle and a modern bag can stretch a “classic” (and essentially outdated) pencil skirt into something digestible, but this is dancing with tambourines around an irrelevant thing , and not at all putting together a look with a basic wardrobe item that should solve problems, not create them!
The clothes in your wardrobe should be, if not ultra-fashionable, then at least relevant and modern. Not classic and “for all time”, but fashionable!
The more fashionable things you have in your wardrobe, the easier it will be for you to dress and create modern looks “from what’s in your closet.”
How to put together a fashionable look from what you have in your closet?
Misconception 3: This or that item can be called basic only if it is combined with any other clothes and shoes in the wardrobe.
Firstly, this is simply impossible, especially if we are talking about a non-standard figure type from the standpoint of modern fashion. For example, I have wide hips and therefore I have to combine jeans, trousers and pencil skirts only with jackets, raincoats and jackets that reach mid-thigh and below.
If I wear jeans with a blazer or jacket that hits at the waist or just below, but not longer than the hip joint, I will emphasize the width of my hips and look like an aunt. However, I wear a denim jacket just below the waist with dresses and flared skirts below the knee, and I don’t wear the same dresses with a longer top designed for jeans and pencil skirts, does this mean that I don’t have basic pieces in my wardrobe? Don't think.
Or oversized items that can only be worn solo, for example, an oversized shirt with voluminous sleeves is unlikely to be combined with any jacket, will it cease to be basic because of this?
When building a set of clothes, we start from proportions and silhouette; declaring that a certain item will always give ideal proportions when combined with any other clothing is stupidity! However, such a possibility exists if the wardrobe contains only items of the same type, but uniformity can hardly be considered a sign of a high-quality wardrobe.
Secondly, one should strive not to comply with common definitions, but to ensure that the items in the wardrobe and the sets obtained from them cover all possible exits from a walk in the park to a trip to the theater.
Misconception 4: “I don’t dress well because I don’t have a basic wardrobe.”
Oddly enough, this misconception is also supported by some stylists! One of the former stylists once shared in the community a problem that forced her to leave the stylistic field - her clients did not have a basic wardrobe! And they demanded something else from her! A natural question arises: did people really walk the streets naked? No? This means there was a wardrobe, and those things from it that “careless clients” chose most often for everyday outings were the basic ones!
I have very good news for you: a basic wardrobe is not a leather jacket, a pencil skirt and pumps, a basic wardrobe is those things that you choose for yourself every day!
How much your preferred clothing corresponds to fashion, your status, and other requirements or hopes placed on it is another question! However, if every day you preferred and still prefer dresses and skirts, then your base is precisely dresses and skirts. When buying new clothes, you just need to choose not classic models “for all time”, but fashionable ones that suit your body type, volume, length and print.
If you have been choosing jeans and a sweater all your life, it makes sense to purchase current jeans and master modern principles of combining them with shoes and other clothes.
This does not mean that you should give up trying to get out of your comfort zone and try on clothes of different styles and designs, try it! Try on everything and discover new horizons for yourself, but if we are talking about the base, then it is better to rely on time-tested wardrobe items and formulas for combining them.
And you don’t know how to dress, because you either don’t have fashionable things, or the things you have are not yours or, in other words, don’t suit you in size, fit, silhouette, figure type, print, etc., or the first and second together .
Misconception 5: “The basic wardrobe is individual, it is impossible to calculate a single list of things suitable for every woman.”
Let me remind you once again: formally, we all wear the same names of clothes! It’s just that some people choose their own things that are fashionable and suitable for their body type, silhouette, and fit, while most women buy clothes according to the list of basic wardrobes or generally as needed.
The formula for a quality wardrobe is actually as simple as a brick: the item must be fashionable and suitable for a particular woman’s body type, silhouette, volume, length, and print. And if you focus on this constant, then you can buy clothes either according to the list of basic things, even according to the list of seasonal must-haves from a fashion magazine, or even according to the advice of voices from your head - the result will be positive in any case! YOUR things combine perfectly with each other and automatically become basic!
Problems with combining clothes: why things don't go together
I will give an excerpt from a letter from a crossfashion.ru reader who shared her understanding of what OWN things are and how it affects the wardrobe:
“I hasten to share my discovery with you! I thought a lot about your articles, about my wardrobe, and it seems to me that only last night I realized what you were talking about. In the article in response to my letter, you wrote a lot about the comfort of clothes, how perfectly they should fit, and only one line about their “Fashionability,” although that was exactly what my question was about. Why is that? Last night I realized why! Yes, because clothes, first of all, should suit you, fit perfectly! Yes Yes! Exactly this way and no other way! It should fit perfectly without these “here I’ll wear a blouse that will cover my sides”, “here there must be a jacket, because the silhouette is not very clear”, “and this skirt will only look good with heels”.
No no no! A skirt, trousers, blouse should look and fit perfectly just like that. Without everything, without any decorations. And only then will it be YOUR thing. As they said somewhere, a swimsuit should decorate you without tanning and without you losing 2 kg. Only things that fit perfectly can be combined and taken to the next level. Mixing and matching a blouse with ill-fitting trousers is a dead end, it won’t work, you’ll waste your time and money. And the combination of a well-fitting blouse and comfortable, well-fitted trousers is almost 90% of success. Only for such a set should you look for a scarf/decoration to make the set even more fashionable and expressive.
After analyzing my wardrobe, I was once again convinced of the correctness of this statement.
I have trousers that I always end up wearing after many “what should I wear?” Why they? Why do they help me out and all the “tops” are good with them, although the trousers are not black or gray (that is, not the standard classic color)? Yes because they are elementary
- fits me well
- I feel comfortable in them
— I feel comfortable in them (they are soft wool, they have a lining that is pleasant to the body)
all the nuances that you wrote about in the article.
And there are other classic summer pants. Everything about them is good - color, material, quality, length and they go with many things, good with or without heels - the perfect basic thing... But I know that they sag on the butt. That's it... They hang in my closet like dead weight. It’s a shame to throw it away (it’s a good thing, practically new!), but every time it’s tried on and replaced with something else. And why? Yes, because the thing is not mine, does not fit my butt and should have been eliminated at the time of fitting.
That is, everything turns out exactly as you wrote: we look at the “fashionability” of the item, and then we begin the main work - trying it on. And “fashionability” is really quite easy to see thanks to reviews and comments in the “Trends” , everything is sorted out there!” (With)
So:
- formally, we all wear the same names of things - trousers, skirts, dresses, jeans, shirts, etc. When buying clothes, it is important to focus not on the name of the thing, but on its quality components: relevance to fashion, size, fit, volume , length, color, print - all indicators should correspond to you and fashion, and not to some list! Then the selected items will automatically become basic.
— things should be fashionable first of all! Not classic and for all times, but fashionable! How many fashion items do you throw away because fashion is fleeting and they're out of fashion? I'm more than sure that not at all, because you simply don't have fashionable things. Try starting to buy fashionable clothes, it really works!
- it doesn’t matter whether the item matches all the clothes and shoes in your wardrobe or just some part of it, if you use the purchased items evenly and don’t choose the same set all the time, then your wardrobe is well balanced.
— women dress poorly because they neglect fashion and don’t know how to choose THEIR clothes, and not because they don’t have a basic wardrobe.
— a basic wardrobe, just like personal style, is a consequence of choosing YOUR things, and not the start of working on your appearance and style.
- if you know how to choose YOUR things, the presence or absence of a list of basic things will become completely indifferent to you.
Have a good day!
More on the topic:
I can't find my style! Why does style make no sense without fashion and how to look for it?
Buying things: How to find YOUR things among the many collections in different styles?
How to learn to choose YOUR things? Practical advice
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Cashmere sweater
It's also a must-have item in your work wardrobe. A thin jumper or turtleneck will ideally complement a set with trousers, a skirt, and also fit under a jacket. Soft and cozy cashmere will warm you up and help make your workday more comfortable. And it will serve you in everyday life.
Plain fitted turtleneck, The row, 45,900 rubles, TSUM
Cashmere pullover with V-neck Loro Piano, 78,050 rubles
Plain wool turtleneck Docle&Gabbana, 46,350 rubles, TSUM
Basic wardrobe - the basis of the image
A woman's basic wardrobe should be filled with several items, especially in 2020, when appearance takes a leading position in society. Don't buy everything you find on store shelves. Such things are bought for a long time, think several times and weigh all the parameters and properties before purchasing something.
T-shirts
When choosing a basic T-shirt, you should pay attention to its neckline. A semicircular shallow neckline that slightly opens the collarbones suits almost all face types.
If the T-shirt has a V-neck, then girls with a pointed chin should avoid this option. The length just below the biceps will look harmonious on girls with different body types: thin slender girls and cozy ladies.
It is advisable to have T-shirts in several colors in your wardrobe:
- white;
- light gray;
- dark gray (graphite);
- black.
It would seem that there is nothing simpler than a white T-shirt. It will be a wonderful soloist in the image or complement your look, because a white T-shirt can adapt to absolutely any occasion.
With it you can create a delicate feminine outfit with blue skinny jeans and pumps or a bandit look with boyfriends and low-top sneakers.
Such neutral colors of clothes combine luxuriously with chains or bright massive jewelry. The loose cut of the T-shirt allows you to wear them with any cardigans or fitted jackets.
A versatile gray T-shirt suits both casual and more dressy outfits. It is best to buy several T-shirts in a light speckled or dark graphite shade.
You can create an evening and neat version with a fitted skirt, complementing the look with a massive single chain. Shallow and non-pointed is more versatile in this option.
A black and extremely versatile T-shirt that goes well with skinny jeans and high-waisted jeans, that is, for any body type. It will look neat with metal fittings and will help create a delicate feminine look with clothes in pastel colors.
Due to trends that have recently emerged and become fashionable. Cropped tops (crop tops) look universal and cool on girls. They can be combined with a skirt and jeans. This technique visually lengthens the legs and silhouette. This image looks simply stunning.
Heels with tops look quite feminine.
Shirts
The shirt should sit correctly on the shoulders and emphasize the silhouette. It is worth taking a closer look at models with a minimum of details and a neat collar. It must be made of high-quality material and fit correctly.
Many girls buy shirts with a lot of small elements. This is the wrong choice for a basic wardrobe.
For plaid lovers, a plaid shirt is a good base. Check is one of the basic prints that suits almost everyone. Universal colors: blue, red and white.
This element can be tied at the hips and worn with jeans or tucked in with a classic pencil skirt. The collar of such clothes should be small, and all the buttons should be small and even.
Plaid shirts are a balance of femininity and casual style.
Jumpers, sweaters and cardigans
Jumpers and sweaters are a universal base for cold spring and the fall/winter season. The jumper should end mid-thigh.
Sweaters in neutral colors (powder, nude, beige) can easily be combined with skinny jeans, skirts or boyfriends. Black and white (milky) shades will give you the opportunity to combine them with most things in your wardrobe.
The ideal basic wardrobe for a woman over 30 should include a sweater-dress. By building an image based on a plain sweater-dress (dark blue, black, coffee color), adding over the knee boots, an oversized bag and a leather jacket, you can safely go for a walk or become a real star of urban style.
A black elongated cardigan in a chunky knit, which visually enhances the silhouette, goes well with jeans and a regular T-shirt. Add a pendant and biker boots and you'll be heading straight to the red carpet. In addition to the fact that it carries an aesthetic mission and connects the image, it also warms well.
Trousers and jeans
The right trousers can define the entire look. They should be just above your hips, sit at your waist and reach your ankle. This way, things can be tucked into them or worn for release.
Dark high-waisted jeans are another versatile wardrobe staple. This option is especially suitable for girls with short stature, because jeans visually elongate their legs. These can be skinnies or boyfriends. They can be worn with feminine items, pumps, structured bags and even casual clothes.
The popular length of jeans and trousers in 2020 is 7/8.
Dresses
Don't think this isn't for you. It’s different for every girl. During the cold season, you can choose a wool dress with long sleeves that gracefully hugs your curves. In the summer, you should focus on light natural fabrics. A black dress in the basic wardrobe for a woman of 50 years old should be made from noble and dense fabrics.
This dress should have a minimum of details. After all, the rest of the filling is filled with other accessories. Add a long cardigan, gold jewelry or a trendy choker around your neck to this modest option.
Skirts
The pencil skirt should sit at the waist and end mid-knee, tapering gradually. This ideal choice will emphasize the length of your legs and visually elongate your silhouette.
A-line skirt. It sits at the waist and ends mid-knee. Can be pleated and flat. Pairs harmoniously with any tops or shirts that are tucked in.
White shirt
Where would we be without her? No, in this case, it's not a boyfriend shirt. The style of a shirt for the office should be silhouette, that is, it should follow the contours of the figure. It must also be opaque so that your underwear does not show through.
By the way, about the linen: it is advisable that it be smooth so that the lace pattern is not visible under the clothes. This is certainly piquant and excites the imagination of the male half of the office, but do not forget that during working hours we are colleagues, and you unwittingly tear your colleagues away from the work process.
Plain cotton blouse Dolce&Gabbana, 25,100 rubles, TSUM
Silk blouse with ascot collar, Gucci, 63,300 rubles, TSUM
Silk blouse Chloe, 106,000 rubles, TSUM
Sheath dress
Feminine and comfortable. If you don’t want to rack your brains in the morning about what to combine with what, then put on a dress. A sheath dress must be made of thick fabric, possibly lined, and fits your figure, but in no case is it tight! The fabric should be matte and low-wrinkle. The length is adequate, no higher than a palm from the knee, remembering our male colleagues.
Dress Alice+Olivia, 23,500 rubles, TSUM
Tweed dress St. John, 124,000 rubles, TSUM
Georgio Armani wool dress, 139,500 rubles, TSUM
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Having nothing to wear is the main headache of most women.
A lot of similar outfits or a chaotic accumulation of incompatible fashion trends are a common sight in the closet of modern girls.
And all because there is no basic wardrobe - classic universal things that can help out in any situation and serve as the basis for fashionable experiments. Basic items in your wardrobe do not get boring, go well with each other and do not go out of fashion. This is an excellent investment that will allow you to look stylish and elegant without spending crazy amounts and only adding to the base with fashionable details of the season.
Stylists recommend a ratio of 70/30, that is, 70% of the wardrobe is devoted to simple, basic things, and 30% to bright, fashionable new items. As a rule, the basic wardrobe of a modern girl consists of classic things and is most consistent with business and casual style.
How to create a basic wardrobe and what is included in the top most versatile items? The answers are in this article.
A woman's basic wardrobe I am sure that the advice of the famous stylist and specialist in the field of creating all kinds of images, Evelina Khromchenko, will help you choose the necessary set of things that will become the basis of your wardrobe.
For those who have decided to organize their wardrobe – 13 components that deserve to be in any woman’s closet:
1. Light cotton blouse, reminiscent of a men's shirt in style . Choose a fitted or semi-fitted silhouette, preferably stretch cotton. The snow-white color does not suit everyone, so choose a blouse that matches your color type - pearl or ivory. Remember - the blouse should not be noticeably lighter than the shade of tooth enamel.
2. A classic dark pencil skirt with a high waistline should fit well on the figure and taper slightly towards the bottom, visually correcting the silhouette. Length – from just below the knee to slightly above (preferably no more than palm length). The degree of fit of the skirt depends on the characteristics of your figure - choose the one in which you will look especially advantageous.
3. The basic wardrobe of a modern business woman cannot be imagined without an elegant black trouser suit . The cut of the jacket is a classic pull-fit, with a natural shoulder line. Trousers - classic straight or slightly tapered, with an arrow. It is very important that the suit fits well (use the services of a tailor to achieve a perfect fit). The universal black color allows you to combine the suit with a blouse for work and with a smart top for an evening event.
4. A cardigan or jumper in beige, gray or black is another must-have for a universal wardrobe. wouldn’t be out of place either . They will go with everything: trousers, skirts, jeans, any shirts. The V-neck of the jumper is the most flattering, but if a round neckline suits you, choose it.
The image of a perfectly dressed woman from
Yves Saint-Laurent : a black pullover, a black skirt, good shoes and a discreet necklace.
5. It is impossible to imagine today’s life without jeans, as well as the basic wardrobe of a modern girl. Straight, classic models in dark blue without scuffs or noticeable details are the most versatile item. Don't skimp on jeans - good, dense fabric with a small percentage of lycra and a cut that suits you should highlight the strengths of your figure while hiding flaws.
See also : How to choose jeans size
6. The classic black sheath dress (the famous “little black dress”) should still be in every woman’s closet.
“Nothing adorns a woman like a simple straight dress. You will always look current in it. With this style, you can safely experiment with color and not worry about your figure” (Pierre Cardin)
It is better if there are two such dresses - a discreet black or gray one for work and a brighter one in color and cut for special occasions. A compromise is a black cocktail dress with a laconic cut, appropriate anytime and anywhere.
See also How to choose a little black dress
7. You can never have enough knit tees and tops. The three necessary options are a T-shirt with sleeves, a white or black tank top with straps, and Coco Chanel’s favorite vest .
8. You can’t do without a classic double-breasted raincoat with lapels and a trench belt (trench coat). Universal colors - black, beige or khaki. This useful acquisition is a leader in the off-season wardrobe and never goes out of style.
9. A classic cashmere coat in pastel shades (from beige to camel) will remain in your wardrobe for a long time. Provided it has a laconic cut and a length and silhouette that suits you. Short girls should not choose a coat longer than mid-knee; maxi length is only for tall girls.
10. An irreplaceable classic accessory - a bright silk scarf measuring 70x70 centimeters with an interesting print . The main thing is that the color scheme suits your color type and “refreshes” your face. It has many uses - as a lightweight scarf, as a headdress, as an addition to a handbag. An exquisite pashmina scarf is an invaluable acquisition and a great addition to many looks.
See also: 25 ways to tie a neckerchief
11. High-quality comfortable shoes are perhaps the main expense item. A smart buy is classic, laconic pumps with stiletto heels in black and nude beige. They will go with almost any ensemble you create. , soft sneakers and ballet shoes made of suede or matte leather will not be superfluous . The color is still the same neutral.
See also What to wear with ballet flats? — 3
12. An important component of a basic wardrobe is at least two bags. A voluminous, roomy bag in a universal color for every day and a small clutch on a chain for an evening out. If possible, it is better to add a medium-sized fashion bag for important meetings and business negotiations, as well as a summer bag. Remember, a black bag in summer is bad manners, so choose a white beige or colored model.
See also Secrets of a woman's handbag
13. Several necessary accessories - a laconic watch, aviator glasses (a classic shape that suits most) and two belts - a simple black one and a colored one, with an interesting clasp. A long strand of natural or artificial pearls of good quality is a current classic. To the minimum program you can add a massive cocktail ring, an interesting bracelet, or an exquisite brooch . Jewelry can be replaced with good and stylish jewelry. See also : How to choose the right accessories for an evening dress
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The basic wardrobe of a modern girl is in front of you. Although for some it will seem quite boring, and for some it will not be suitable at all. However, such a set of necessary things will allow you to create a greater number of combinations and always look fashionable and stylish. The main thing is that you shouldn’t skimp on your basic wardrobe, because these things will completely pay for themselves, serving you for more than one season.
“Clothing helps us convey to the world who we really are” (Gabrielle Chanel)
PS. A basic wardrobe is the basis of your personal style, and only you can decide what it should consist of. Whatever things are included in it, they should help express themselves and create the most harmonious image. But undoubtedly there are things that help you out in difficult times and those that you prefer. It would be interesting to know your opinion on this matter. Do you agree with the expert? If so, which of the above constitutes your basic wardrobe? And if you don’t agree, then share with me your discoveries and preferences...
Pumps
An absolutely indispensable item in any wardrobe. Mandatory in two colors, black and beige. But any other colors of this style of shoe will easily adapt to your wardrobe, as they are very versatile, but at the same time spectacular.
Gianvito Rossi patent leather shoes, 39,950 rubles, TSUM
Suede shoes Gianvito Rossi, 39,950 rubles, TSUM
Jimmy Choo patent leather shoes, 43,150 rubles, TSUM
