How to find your best basics. When life feels overwhelming and you need to simplify things, it’s time to go back to wardrobe basics.

What is the definition of a good basic?

A basic is something you wear on repeat, grounds your more attention grabbing pieces and reflects your personality. And I think this is the key, your personal essentials should never be boring. If a basic is something you wear every day and that something you wear every day has no personality, you won’t feel like yourself.

Basics are classics like a white shirt?

This is a common misconception that a basic is a tailored piece. A basic should be something that has some interest to it, something should be a bit off or interesting. It should feel modern without being trendy, a new shape that makes everything in your wardrobe feel new when you wear it in an outfit.

What about colour?

When I am finding basics for clients I stick to a neutral colour palette but find some slight interest in the shape. I look for white, cream, black, navy, grey, khaki, camel… those colours that work seamlessly together and can let more interesting and brighter colours shine.

Here are my top 5 basics

Straight Leg Denim

Striped top

Pretty white blouse

Leather trousers

Grey or Navy blazer

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