“Fashion fades, only style remains the same” ~ Coco Chanel
Fashion is addictive, it’s seductive. It is easy to acquire fashion, to fill your closet only to find that in a few weeks or a few months the pieces you so carefully chose are looking tired and old; the sparkle isn’t quite as sparkly and the look quite clearly has come and gone.
The real challenge in building your wardrobe is to focus not on fashion, but on your own style statement. What pieces are worth investing in to become the staples of a style to last a lifetime?
While statement pieces and fabulous accessories are absolutely a must in developing your own style-savvy, here are my top 10 (admittedly somewhat basic) wardrobe essentials. These are the pieces you should invest in creating the groundwork for your wardrobe, taking you stylishly from pre-bump to baby and well-beyond.
Often overlooked, a perfect tee and crisp white button up can work wonders paired with statement accessories. Tee: T by Alexander Wang White Button Up: Elizabeth & James.
Fill these three categories of leg-wear and you’ll be set for almost anything! Dark Skinnies: Hudson ‘Triangle Stretch Skinny’ Relaxed Casual: Paige Premium Denim ‘Bentley’ Black Straight Leg: Michael Kors Straight Leg Ponte Knit Pants
Tailored Blazer: Cynthia Steffe ‘Ana’ Tuxedo Blazer (check it out here and here on Britt + Whit!) Pencil Skirt: DVF ‘Marta’ Sweater: Vince ‘Checkerboard’ Sweater
The little black dress (who’s rise is rightly accredited to Coco Chanel) has become a “symbol of chic and sophisticated simplicity”. Every woman should own one. LBD: Alexander Wang and Black Halo ‘Jackie’. Pretty Little Dress: Modcloth, ‘Love of Language’
See my top 10 shoe picks here from an earlier edition of {mama style}!
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