Building an impressive and wearable wardrobe is usually trial and error. What looks amazing in the store may not look as wonderful on – and vice versa. It’s so easy to be thrown off our fashion game with tempting clearance buys we’ll never wear or expensive dresses that will just retain their tags. Fortunately, certain clothing staples make it easy to create a solid foundation for your closet, and we’re helping you shop for these stylish essentials with the top ten basics every woman needs!
1. Heavy Knit Leggings
These are the pants (yes, pants!) you’ll turn to time and time again. A classic pair of black leggings in a heavy knit goes with everything in your closet and is a multi-seasonal must-have.
2. High-Rise Jeans
Every woman needs a great-fitting pair of blue jeans. This all-American basic becomes extra flattering in a dark rinse and an elongating high-rise waist. Even better, our Colombian styles offer built-in shaping compression.
3. Layering Tanks and Camisoles
These are a non-negotiable must for every closet. Stock up on neutral hues to accommodate a range of outfits, from basic black and white to skin-tone nudes.
4. A Convertible Bra
You’re going to be wearing bras anyways, so it makes sense to invest in one that’s versatile. A convertible bra in a flesh-tone shade is a savvy piece to include in your lingerie drawer. These designs can accommodate strapless, criss-cross and halter necklines for plenty of styling options.
5. A Shaping Slip
Anyone who’s ever noticed that her dress is semi-sheer in the sunlight after leaving the safety of her home definitely understands the importance of a versatile shaping slip. Try one in a soft blush or nude shade that mimics the skin tone for discreet but effective coverage, or pair a sleek black version beneath dark pencil skirts and dresses.
6. A Strapless Brasselette
For those challenging outfits with unique necklines, a strapless brasselette works wonders. This is a great piece to own, because you can pair it with any shaping bottoms – from shaping briefs to basic slips or panties. Many of these pretty designs also feature closures along the lower back to similarly accommodate a range of low-back styles.
7. A Little Black Dress
No matter whose closet you covet, she’s certain to have this quintessential fashion icon hanging amidst her collection. Always appropriate and effortlessly chic, the LBD is the dress that works for any occasion and flatters like no other.
8. A Fitted White Blouse
Ideal for layering, a basic white blouse in a fitted silhouette makes a classy and elegant statement all its own. Ethereal and timeless, it’s just as chic with jeans as it is with a flowing maxi skirt or embellished trousers.
9. A Cozy Wrap or Tunic
Wear it with leggings, jeans, a pencil skirt or a dress. This little number is the perfect topper for anything and everything you want to pair it with, and it comes in especially handy when you want an additional layer of lightweight but cozy warmth. Plus, its longer length and sleek draping are guaranteed to make you look effortlessly pulled together.
10. The Full-Body Shaper
It’s important to have an all-in-one shaper that’s ready for anything you throw at it, which is why our full-body styles make so much sense. These pieces lift your chest, cinch your waist and smooth your hips and thighs for a beautifully contoured physique.
