J.Crew cardigan | Mother denim | J.Crew white shirt | Gucci bag | Celine sunnies
“A 55-Year-Old-Former Nordstrom Buyer knows these 7 basic wardrobe staples work for everyone”
Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Who What Wear’s Senior Editor Bobby Schuessler on this article. I’ve been reading Who What Wear for over 10 years to get the latest in fashion trends and street style, as well as tips from some of the top editors in the business. So, you can imagine my excitement when an email appeared from Kat Collings, THE Editor-in-Chief for WWW!! It’s definitely a career highlight for me 🙂 And I’m thrilled to let you know that another article is in the works! Today I’m sharing my favorite wardrobe staples.
Since the 7 basic wardrobe staples I narrowed down for the article really do work for everyone, I thought I’d share them with you directly. I’ve also updated my picks for each category listed, so keep scrolling to read!
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#1 White Shirt
J.Crew white shirt, older-similar here | Levi’s
“Here’s the trick to a white shirt: it needs to have a little interest to it. For example, this J.Crew popover style is a bit oversized, which makes it more appealing than your simple white shirt. No matter the twist, this classic will always be a good investment.”
Another one of my favorite staples is a simple shirt dress, featured in my recent post HERE.
#2 Straight leg jeans
Nanushka top | Gucci bag | Mother straight leg denim | Zara sandals, similar | Gucci sunglasses | Hoop earrings
#3 Denim jacket
Madewell denim jacket | Frame cami | Mother denim | Gucci bag | Gucci sunnies | gold necklace | pearl initial
Another one of my favorite basic wardrobe staples. “I put one of these in every dressing room, and it almost always leaves with the client! This specific Madewell version has a slightly relaxed silhouette and is a touch longer than in previous years, making it perfect to layer over your favorite blouse or sweater.”
#4 Joggers
#7 Silk cami
Frame silk cami | Allsaints leather jacket | Citizen of Humanity denim | Gucci bag