lthough most of us have traded our jeans and dresses for sweatpants and slippers for the time being, solid wardrobe essentials are forever. Let’s face it—none of us know how long this quarantine will last, but a closet with a reliable foundation of clothes will make it easier for you to maintain your new work-from home-routine (not to mention, help you get back up to speed once the coronavirus has passed). That’s why the concept of a wardrobe staple is so enduring: A closet built on a streamlined selection of items makes day-to-day dressing infinitely easier. (There’s little guesswork required.) If you don’t know where to begin when it comes to building up the “essentials” section of your closet, the pieces below should serve as an excellent primer. Plain white tees, LBDs, and ballet flats will always have a place in our wardrobe, but now more than ever, we’re looking to a new kind of timeless classic—and the 10 styles in the gallery ahead are those you can mix and match for years to come. Whether your newest home project is cleaning out your closet and starting from scratch, or you just want something other than pajamas to wear right now, ahead are the 10 wardrobe essentials everyone should own. ___________________________ We may be living in sweatpants these days, but denim will never go out of style. The new classic is the easy jean—a slouchy, high-waisted straight leg that looks equally chic with a pair of pumps or dad sneakers. Everyone owns a T-shirt they love by now—but nothing beats the cool factor of a tank top. In addition to being a solid base layer, today’s tank tops have asymmetrical necklines and ultrathin straps that are meant to be shown off come sunnier days ahead (literally and figuratively). Whether you style it with a pair of high-waist jeans or a pair of baggy sweatpants, or wear it under a slip dress, no closet is complete without one. Related: Are you ready for fabulous 2020? A great blazer is a true workhorse in any wardrobe. Need an extra something to pull together an office look? Turn to a blazer. A great outerwear substitute when it’s not quite cold enough for a heavy coat? Again, a blazer. The can’t-go-wrong jacket to throw on over your cocktail dress for Zoom happy hour? You know the answer. What do Kendall Jenner, Katie Holmes, and J.Lo all have in common? They each have a trusty pair of black leggings to fall back on, whether it’s for working out, working from home, or styling with a spring jacket while running to the grocery store. All our staples have been given the leather update—from suit separates to spring dresses. Consider them just as easy to style as their nonleather counterparts, but with added texture to elevate your other basics. On days when you feel like you have nothing to wear, you can still depend on a strong print to get you out the door (even if you’re just going to the mailbox). Leopard is already considered a neutral and, over the past few seasons, snakeskin has proven equally versatile. The print looks great in any shade and styled with the most basic of trends (hi, tissue turtlenecks) to the most extreme (looking at you, tiny bags).
Matching sweatsuits were doing the rounds before social distancing, and while baggy and comfy are obviously still key, the sweatpants we’re adding to cart will be streetwear-ready when things are back to normal. Until then, they’re perfect for lounging, sleeping, or tuning into a Netflix Party. No item is more of a blank slate for accessorizing and styling than the midi dress. The length makes them comfortable enough to wear indoors as you work from your couch—or on the floor in front of your couch—and there are plenty of classic prints and silhouettes you can buy now and wear later. There’s a reason everyone from Bella Hadid to Olivia Palermo loves chunky lace-up boots: They’re equal parts chic and practical. Use them to add edge to your jeans-and-blazer combo, then transition that same pair over to warm-weather dresses. Your outfits (and feet!) will thank you. Gold jewelry has been dominating our feeds for what seems like forever, and if you haven’t hopped on the trend yet, now’s the time to do so. A chunky chain or pair of earrings can make you feel more put together for your virtual first date, while a cute ear cuff is a great way to add bling near your face if you don’t have any piercings.
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01 | The Easy Jeans
02 | The Versatile Layer
03 | The Statement Blazer
04 | The Studio-to-Street Leggings
05 | The Leather Staple
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08 | The Day-to-Night Midi
09 | The Combat Boot
10 | Gold Jewelry
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