Stylish wardrobe from scratch. Basic wardrobe for a woman

In this article we will not talk about how to buy things, but rather about how to create a wardrobe in which everything is subordinated to a well-thought-out system that is visual, pleasant and convenient to use. If you build your wardrobe according to these basic rules, then you won’t have to complain about the typical women’s dual problem: “the closet is too small and there is nothing to wear.” When you do everything right, you will be pleasantly surprised by the constructive changes that have occurred in your wardrobe.

1. Every clothing has its own season!

We live in a climate with distinct four seasons. It is simply impossible to ignore this, and besides, a person dressed inappropriately for the weather will never look stylish. Of course, there are universal demi-season items; they occupy their place of honor in the wardrobe. The remaining space in the accessibility zone should be occupied only by those things that are relevant for a given time of year. Following this simple rule will allow you to avoid cluttering your closet; it will require your attention only 4 times a year.

2. Proper zoning

There is a general rule that works regardless of the size of your closet or dressing room. It states that the space should include a work area and an archive area. In the work area there are those items of clothing that belong to the current season and are worn more or less regularly. The archive area stores not only things from other seasons, but also those things that you definitely won’t wear in the near future. For various reasons: the size no longer fits, it needs alteration, it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t make me happy, etc. If an item is never worn during the season, do not fool yourself and send it to the archives. To organize it properly, buy boxes, cases and storage cases. This will make it easier for you to deal with these things later.

3. Each item has its own hanger

There are four types of hangers you should have in your wardrobe:

Ideally, the principle should work: “One thing - one hanger.” To comply with it, you will have to comply with the previous two. Otherwise, things will get wrinkled, and the right thing will not be easy to find.

4. Proper storage of knitwear

The presence of hangers brings an element of orderliness to the wardrobe. However, a quick glance at the contents of the shelves is enough to understand whether the wardrobe is in order or not. The principles of seasonality and zoning also apply to the contents of shelves. Otherwise, chaos will come very quickly, as any careless owner of a wardrobe knows about this. It is logical to store knitted clothes in a folded state: T-shirts - with T-shirts, sweaters - with sweaters, pants - with pants, etc. It is also logical to sort and store light, colored and dark things by color. Ideally, socks, tights and underwear of different colors should have their own shelves, and on these shelves there should be their own bags in which all this is sorted. Then there will be order in the closet, although not eternal.

5. The principle of collectibility, or “capsule” wardrobe

Following this principle helps to structure your thinking when buying new things, and in general makes it easier to build a wardrobe. A capsule is understood as a set of several items of clothing that optimally combine with each other in style and color scheme. The secret to a successful wardrobe is not large quantities things, and in maximum variability when compiling sets of them. If you have several capsules in your wardrobe: casual, sporty, elegant and romantic, then it’s easy and convenient for you to dress for every occasion, without wasting time and nerves thinking about what to wear. Each capsule should contain items that are appropriate, compatible, interchangeable and suit you. You just need to sort them in a timely manner, removing from the work area those that no longer meet the requirements.

6. Shoes separately

It is better not to store shoes together with clothes, the only exception being completely mobile options for cases when you need to change clothes in 5 minutes. But they are only suitable in summer. There should be a special place in the apartment for shoes of each season, and they should be stored there in boxes. Women who have a lot of shoes and little space for them came up with the idea of ​​gluing photos to the fronts of boxes to see which shoes are where. It's troublesome, but it's clear. As a last resort, shoes can be stored in cloth bags, but no more than one pair per bag. You can, of course, have a separate wardrobe for shoes, but few people can afford it.

7. Convenient boxes

An ideal wardrobe requires a variety of accessories. In this case, only belts and belts can be conveniently stored on special hanger, everything else is convenient and needs to be stored in specially designated boxes. Now they are sold not only in stores like IKEA, but also in the household departments of supermarkets. Get boxes for seasonal shawls, scarves and stoles, store them there in folded form: neat, practical and pleasant.

8. Only things that are “first fresh”!

A wardrobe cannot be called ideal, and you cannot be a good owner of it, if you do not keep things clean and alternate clean things with worn and stale ones. Clothes absorb all odors very quickly, and even one stale, smoky item will ruin the microclimate of your closet. In addition, it is very unpleasant to pull your favorite thing out of the closet at the last moment and find out that it is dirty. Make it a rule to keep only clean, usable items in your wardrobe; the rest should be washed, cleaned, out of sight!

9. Reserve unnecessary things

Every woman’s wardrobe from time to time accumulates things that have already migrated to the archive zone or have been “asking for” to go there for a long time. It is necessary to set aside time to analyze them and thoughtfully and honestly answer the question of whether each of the things will be useful to you or not. Things you don't want to part with can be found new life, if you apply ingenuity and skillful hands to them. With the rest you need to act decisively and proceed to step 10.

10. Regular unloading

If you want to have an up-to-date wardrobe, as well as keep not only your things, but your thoughts and feelings in order, you will have to make it a habit to regularly declutter. Review items from your current wardrobe and from the archive, honestly answering the question of what you will definitely wear again and what you won’t. Trash includes things:

• Old and outdated, but not of collectible value;
• Those that are hopelessly small for you;
• Synthetic with pronounced signs of used;
• The wrong model or color, that is, those that do not suit you;
• Those with unpleasant memories associated with them.

It is better to destroy the latter, especially if you believe in bad energy and karma. The rest should be given to those in need or to a thrift store, depending on the state of things. Remember: trash is trash, you need to get rid of it! It may be valuable to some, but it has no place in your life.

If you regularly follow these rules, then your arsenal will always have an up-to-date, well-arranged and usable wardrobe, in which there will always be room for new good things.

How to plan the creation of a functional wardrobe, what budget to allocate for this, where to start, and others useful tips.

The question of replacing your wardrobe does not arise out of nowhere. As a rule, we are pushed to take this step by changes in life: a new job, maternity leave, moving to a different climate. Life offers new circumstances, and you notice that you can’t always dress for the occasion.” Yes, it would be great to solve everything with one trip to the store. But not everyone succeeds.

Finding himself in new conditions, a person can continue to act by inertia. This is clearly evident in shopping. For example, yesterday’s university graduates, having gotten a job for the first time, cannot “put together” an outfit according to the dress code, while young mothers, on the contrary, continue to buy stilettos and sheath dresses. As a result, the money is spent, but there is nothing to wear again.

Making our own “base”

The Internet is replete with lists of basic wardrobe must-haves. Whatever the list is, it’s a joy for marketers: “10-20-30 things - and you always have something to wear.” Typically this doesn't work. Before you go shopping with such a list, ask yourself: does this clothing solve my problems? If you're not sure, watch yourself. In what situations in the last month or two have you felt embarrassed by the way you were dressed?

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For example, you met your friends in a cafe. All the girls are in dresses and heels, and you are in jeans and sneakers. You felt, well, to be honest, not very confident. We remember this situation - wrote down: I need a dress and shoes for meetings with friends.

We went for a walk with the child. Frozen. We thought about a warm sweater and boots with thick soles. Come and sign up!

Or you, “all so flying, calling for kisses,” went to an interview in a dress with frills, and you were greeted with an icy gaze by the old-school HR officer. “I wish I wore a pantsuit,” you thought. And wrote down this thought!

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So, step by step, you collect your “hot ten” of basic and functional things. Functional - because each thing has its own function. And this function is not to gather dust in the closet like a museum exhibit, but to earn back every ruble spent. Why basic? Because at the formation stage, the “base” perfectly fulfills the role of the “bricks” from which your image is built. Hence the requirements: laconic cut, minimum details, calm tones. You can create your own mood-book - an album of inspiration by posting photos of the basic things of your dreams. This wonderful technique not only works to “visualize” your goal, but also trains your taste.

Determining the budget

Everything here is simpler than it seems. Unless you are a die-hard minimalist, then one way or another you regularly spend some amount on clothes. For example, you have a habit of “going shopping” every Saturday. And there, “on autopilot,” you buy one or two blouses for one and a half to two thousand rubles. As a result of simple arithmetic calculations, we determine: your “blouses” cost you six to eight (or sixteen?) thousand a month. And this does not include visits to cafes. This means that this is the amount that will now go towards the benefit of your functional wardrobe. Do you want to raise the bar? Please!

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Basic items can be found both in the mass market segment and in more expensive categories. And only you can decide how much to pay for this or that thing. The main thing is to stick to your list and budget. And it’s better to stop with spontaneous purchases for now.

Shopping calendar

If we assume that a good start is half the battle, then you need to start with a month of sales! That is, now is the most favorable time! What is more profitable to buy on sales? Quality items at an affordable price. It makes sense not to spend your budget on 1000 little things, but to opt for a suit and a pair of ankle boots. Plan another major purchase, such as a trench coat, parka or coat, for the next sale period. To do this, you may have to save up and refrain from shopping a month before the sales. Buy something you'll wear now and in the next few months. At the stage of forming a wardrobe, you should not prepare a sleigh in the summer. The main principle of purchasing is here and now. For example, in February and March you can buy a sweater, jacket and closed shoes with low speed, because you will be able to wear them right away. But the sandals, alas, will last until summer. If you spend money on them, you won't solve more pressing problems.

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Some fashion bloggers advise distributing your shopping budget over every three months (that is, dividing it by season). In the middle of each season, stores offer discounts and promotions. Feel free to ask sellers about the calendar of such promotions. This is not a secret, but a gesture of loyalty to customers. And yes, you can always return an unsuccessful purchase!

We have compiled a shopping calendar for our regular reader Natasha. She is 32 years old and recently came out on new job after maternity leave. Therefore, her basic wardrobe should consist of 60-70% office clothes. This is what we got.

February: thin wool trousers 7/8 long and low-top shoes to match (brogue boots).

March: ivory blouse. As a gift, we ask my husband for a certificate to a lingerie store. We select underwear in a neutral beige shade.

April: 2 mid-knee length skirts made of thick fabric in light and deep colors (combined with an ivory blouse).

May: a loose-fitting blouse or shirt (combined with skirts).

June: sandals with a closed toe (dress code requirement), neutral color, combined with skirts.

July: 2-3 tops of different shades (combined with skirts).

August: jacket or long vest, trench coat (monthly sales).

September: shoes for autumn with stable heels.

October November: warm knitwear: cardigan, pullover, 2 turtlenecks (combined with wool trousers).

December: a dress in a deep shade and matching heels (corporate party time).

January February: a status bag, boots with stable heels, trousers or a suit made of wool (sale time).

March April May: a plain coat with a classic cut (the most expensive purchase, it can eat up the budget in a few months. Accessories: stole, watch, jewelry (we are hinting at a gift for my husband for March 8).

June July: 2 summer sheath dresses in pastel shades. Sunglasses.

As you can see, nothing complicated. Now you can plan a similar shopping schedule based on your needs. By buying one or two things a month, in a year and a half you will become the happy owner of a well-planned, functional wardrobe. And believe me, it's worth it. After all, the base is just a base that will please you for at least several years.

A woman's basic wardrobe is some kind of holy grail. modern fashion, about which so much has been written that your head is spinning. On various websites and blogs, the treasured list of things that makes up is reprinted again and again. women's basic wardrobe, and watching it makes you yawn - the eternal pencil skirt, T-shirt, shirt, trousers and all this stuff that sets your teeth on edge...

But tireless readers are again and again looking for a magic list that will once and for all solve all their wardrobe problems, forgetting that clothes and personal style are a reflection of their personality, and no universal solutions it simply cannot be (and even Evelina Khromchenko, whose list of basic things is circulating on the Internet as the ultimate truth, will not be able to decide for you what yours, and what not).

BASIC WARDROBE IS...

... not a list of things, but a system that takes your personal style as a basis. For each woman this system will be different, and the list of items in the basic wardrobe different women will be different. For some, the basic item will be the aforementioned pencil skirt, and for others, loose military-style trousers.

A basic wardrobe is a set of items that form the backbone of your style, reflect your taste, your lifestyle, your preferences and correlate with the characteristics of your figure and your phenotype ( color palette).

The bad news: you'll have to come up with your basic wardrobe and create your list of items yourself. Good news: it's a lot easier than it sounds. And if you understand the principle once, then this skill will make your life much easier in the future.

EVOLUTION OF THE BASIC WARDROBE

You are changing. Your lifestyle, work, figure changes. Eras change. And your style is also changing (after all, you are unlikely to dress the same today as you did in your first year of college, right?..) Your basic wardrobe is also changing - some items go away, and their place is taken by others that correspond to the updated reality. Today, my basic wardrobe is very different from what I bought and wore 5 years ago - the birth of a child, leaving the office and a flexible work schedule have made adjustments to the content of my closets.

In addition to the tectonic changes that we all go through, the basic wardrobe is affected by seasonal changes: it’s all lies that trendy things cannot be included in the basic set, and that it should consist only of timeless classics (your wardrobe doesn’t owe anyone anything at all). You can plan a base for the season, and include items that are worn right now, suit your silhouette and fall into your personal style.

• a basic wardrobe is not a list of things compiled by someone, but the backbone of your personal style (a basic wardrobe from Evelina Khromchenko is just a guide to creating a base in a certain style, which is not necessarily suitable for you);
• your needs evolve and so does your basic wardrobe, so regularly review your preferences and bring them into line with the realities of your life.

OK, we've got that sorted out. If other people's lists are not suitable, then how to create your own?.. Very simple. Let's play!

STEP 1. MINE – NOT MINE

The first place to start (if you have never done this before) is to try to formulate what is a style that you like, suits and suits your lifestyle. It may well be that you like one thing, but another goes. Or that you dress not in what you like, but in what seems appropriate to your status/age, and so on. To be honest, these are all topics for a separate long conversation, and not the subject of this post - so let's imagine that you already have a style, and you more or less know what you like, you just need to bring it all into some kind of system.

And to do this, we will start with... an inspiration session!

Why is this necessary? To get some fresh ideas and try to finally make a list of your Ideal Basic Items.

The easiest way to do this is using Pinterest, a visual search engine. If you have never used this site before, now is the time to start. Register, create a board and start collecting on it the images that you like, everything in a row.

Where to begin? Enter the name of your favorite item of clothing (“pencil skirt”), or the name of your favorite actress, or the name of your favorite brand into the search bar - Pinterest will bring you several hundred pictures on the topic (important: there is much less Russian-language content on the site than English-language content - it’s better to type in English names, for example pencil skirt). Look through them, and pin the images you like to your board (the “save” button in the upper right corner of the selected image).

Once you pin one image, Pinterest will suggest similar ones, so you'll quickly find yourself within the style you like. If you like Parisian style, which I write about here, you can start by studying my boards – perhaps there are images there that correspond to your worldview.

First, collect everything you like, without any criteria (winter, summer looks, skirts, dresses, trousers, jewelry, etc.) When you have 150-200 pictures on your board, you will see that some images and combinations are repeated - these images will be a reflection of your Self.

STEP 2: SILHOUETTES AND COLORS

Once you've collected many different looks, you need to filter down what will work for you personally. For example, I like midi skirts and autumn colors, but they absolutely don’t suit me, so I don’t have them in my wardrobe.

Understanding your silhouettes and colors is very important, this is the basis of the basics. Unfortunately, a lot of women wear things that highlight their flaws instead of emphasizing their strengths, and if I had my way, I would introduce a mandatory course in school on this topic. I also talk in great detail about silhouettes suitable for different types figures, and how to figure out your color palette (with examples and photos) in the book “ ", or you can look for this information in different sources yourself - the main thing is to deal with this topic once and for all.

Look again at all the images that you have selected and remove what does not suit your body type and does not fall into your color scheme. Only what you like and suits you should remain on your board.

STEP 3: WARDROBE NEEDS MAP

Now you need to understand what kind of clothes you need based on your lifestyle. And to do this, you need to sit down and draw a map of your wardrobe needs - that is, evaluate what clothes of what functionality and style should be in your closet and in what proportion.

Well, here's my map as an example:

I am a young mother who works from home, sometimes goes to business meetings and conducts seminars, sometimes goes to friendly parties in cafe bars, regularly spends time with family in parks/trips/shopping centers, and once every 1-2 months at formal or evening social events.

I spend most of my time in casual clothes, while I periodically need things in the business casual style (for work meetings in offices), sports in my life have been replaced by stroller walks, for which I need sportswear, for parties with friends I need cocktail clothes tops and dresses, and for social events - a couple of statement dresses and matching shoes/bags. In a separate line - quite rare in my life now (alas) are high-status night events that require evening dresses/sets.

Actually, my basic wardrobe is based on these proportions, and consists of items that reflect my individual needs and what I like and feel comfortable wearing. The larger the segment of the wardrobe map, the more basic items should fall into the style of that segment (these are what you will wear most often).

In your database, items should be distributed in the same way: most of them should be in the style and functionality that corresponds to the main area of ​​your life. The areas will change (for example, you will go to the office after maternity leave), and the basic wardrobe will change.

STEP 4: CREATE BASE IMAGES

Once you've been properly inspired, figured out what suits you and what your needs are, it's time to move on to planning.

Take another look at your map and at the photos you selected on Pinterest - which of the selected images correspond to which segment of your map? Ideally, you need to select 2-3 key images for each segment, and write down on a piece of paper the items that make up these images.

Well, for example, let's go through my map:

CASUAL

T-shirt, jeans and Leather Jacket with sneakers - this is one of my basic sets on days when I don't have business meetings When I want to make this look more interesting, I change the Converse for more interesting shoes, and add accent jewelry with an interesting bag instead of my favorite backpack. Works great. one more set - long skirt with a cardigan or loose sweater, I love this silhouette and feel very comfortable in it
large cardigan, skinny jeans, T-shirt or top, Converse or ballet flats - this is my third basic casual silhouette
An alternative to a cardigan can be a light trench coat - it makes the look a little more collected and classy than relaxed knitwear.

BUSINESS

since I work in the creative industry, I don’t have a strict dress code - an expensive white shirt with cigarette trousers or skinny jeans, boots and a statement bag are my “business” base in my basic set there is also a more classic combination for business meetings and exhibitions, which sometimes take place in a very formal atmosphere - classic trousers with heels and silk shirt-cut blouses

PARTY

For going out to bars, birthdays and other casual evening events, I keep a couple of evening tops in my set, which I wear most often with cigarette pants or jeans
yes, interesting little one black dress just for such cases, my basic set also includes

STATEMENT EVENTS

“day dress” - daytime status dresses that I wear to social brunches and other work-social non-evening events Some day dresses are quite appropriate in the evening, when complemented with appropriate accessories. In general, the more versatile an item is, the more I like it, so I always keep different interpretations based on it in mind when purchasing. second set for the same occasions - jacket, top, cigarette pants plus statement shoes & bag You can go to some daytime events (for example, press lunches) in jeans if you combine them with a statement jacket and jewelry.

Let’s leave sports and evening wardrobes out of the equation as highly specialized, but in general, my base consists of the above items, which I actively wear and update regularly.

What items will your wardrobe consist of? Your task is to pick 3-4 different images for each of its segments, and then make a list of the items that make up these images. And if you need ideas, or want to know more about different basic subjects, then read posts about, and.

STEP 5: YOUR FORMULA

Once you know what items your basic silhouettes consist of, all you have to do is decide on the formula - that is, the minimum required number of different things. Everything here is also individual, although there are general rules:

• One “bottom” must have at least 2 “tops” (that is, if your base consists of one trousers and one skirt, then they must be accompanied by 4 basic “tops”);
• each “top” should have its own set of jewelry;
• For each “bottom” there should be at least 2 pairs of shoes (in the same style - so that the shoes rest between socks - or in different ones, to change looks) - you can wear the same shoes with different “bottoms” (for example, shoes that suitable for basic trousers and jeans), but the main thing is that each of your basic “bottoms” is provided with at least two different shoe options;
• for each season there should be 2 outer pieces of clothing (jackets, cardigans, jackets, raincoats, sheepskin coats, etc.), which correspond with shoes.

This is the general proportion that will form the basis of your formula. What it will be like - that is, how many and what kind of bottoms, tops, shoes and bags will be in your basic wardrobe - is up to you to decide.

STEP 6: DESIGNING A BASIC WARDROBE

Now let’s sum up everything we’ve done before and design our basic wardrobe, which relates to each area of ​​your life. For these purposes, the easiest way is to use the site Polyvore.com - this is a designer with several thousand items of clothing from different collections, and in which you can develop capsule wardrobes for the season, or plan your basic wardrobe.

UPD: On 04/05/2018, the polyvore.com website unexpectedly stopped working. I haven’t found a worthy replacement yet, but I can recommend two alternative platforms - shoplook.io and trendme.net. Both of these services are still far from what polyvore offered (and there is no Russian version), but there are no other options yet. I will definitely unsubscribe as soon as I find a worthy alternative.

Register, click on Create (upper right corner) - you will be taken to the work field. On the right you will have a catalog of things (dresses, trousers, shoes, bags, etc.), on the left - an interactive board on which you will collect your image or a set of items for a basic wardrobe.

Dig through the catalog, choose what you need and use your mouse to drag the item you like onto the board. The designer is made very intuitively, you will quickly figure it out - you can choose a color in the catalog of things, or enter the name of the item in the search, so you will quickly find what you need.

You can collect image entirely, from underwear to jewelry, or collect basic set things that will become your guide when choosing and buying things in real life.

The result of this exercise should be a set of 5-6 universal images, which you like, go and correspond to different areas of your life. And a common board on which you will collect all these items - this board can be printed, downloaded to your phone, or simply kept in your head while shopping (the visual embodiment of all your disparate ideas and thoughts makes life much easier and reduces the shopping budget, as you are looking for and buy only what you need).

STEP 7: DISASSEMBLY YOUR WARDROBE AND SETTING YOUR SHOPPING TASK

Well, when you are done with the theory, move on to analyzing your wardrobe - you need to understand what you already have of what you need for your developed basic wardrobe, and what is missing.

I already wrote about wardrobe analysis in the post “”, read it if you are interested.

The result of this stage should be setting a shopping task - that is, you will need to make something like a list of those things that need to be purchased. It’s very useful to make such a list before going to sales; it really helps to buy only what you need at a good price.

And you can also use the websites of large resellers for the same purposes, which offer the option “add to wish list” - when you more or less understand what you need, then go to the website, look at the options and mark them. Usually a wish list does not oblige you to anything, except that the store will send you information if there is a discount on the selected item. This exercise helps you set yourself a clearer framework for shopping (and if you find something that suits you perfectly, the faster you will solve your problems). A good choice(and you need to have as many of the most different options, both classic and trendy) and a convenient “favorites” function are available at asos and farfetch (the latter is great for navigating through luxury collections and searching for new brands).

I suggest not throwing away old things and not chasing numerous new ones, but simply shaking up your wardrobe and making it more efficient. And 15 good basic things are enough to make 24 current sets for different cases life - for work, study and our usual, everyday affairs, when you need to be mobile, active, but at the same time you want to look stylish and relevant. Go!

To begin with, I’ll make a reservation that there is no concept of a “single basic wardrobe.” It is necessary to understand that for each of us the concept of “base” is different. For some, a leopard print blouse may be a basic wardrobe item - its owner has great control over this “beast” and will skillfully create many looks with such a thing. For some, it’s easier to create minimalist looks, which means the base will consist of some simple things: plain T-shirts, simple dresses, laconic jackets.
Therefore, I will conditionally take as a basis elements of the wardrobe that work as a daily base for me and for many girls. Here is a sample list:

1) denim jacket;
2) trench coat;
3) jacket;
4) shirt;
5) black boots/loafers;
6) midi skirt;
7) black trousers;
8) a simple white T-shirt;
9) a small cross-body bag in a bright color;
10) white sneakers/sneakers;
11) beige pumps;
12) leather (or leatherette) jacket;
13) voluminous black bag;
14) blue skinny jeans;
15) dress with a print (flower, polka dots, stripes, etc.).

All these things may just be similar to yours, differing in color, texture and cost - the point is not at all, here I just want to inspire you to create new images from your usual clothes.

Jeans can have abrasions, slits, a trendy “cut” edge, a comfortable fit and length for you; the jacket can be not only gray, choose any solid, neutral shade - black, beige, khaki, white.

The white T-shirt in these sets comes with the most versatile round neckline, but depending on your body type and face shape, you can opt for a deeper or V-neckline.

I use a powder pink trench coat because I consider it the second beige - basic and suitable for everyone (depending on the temperature of the color, I took cool pink). And, of course, all looks should be complemented with accessories, cosmetics and a few additional things.

I note that in many looks I use a corset worn over a shirt or T-shirt - this is one of the current techniques and one of the fragments of the trend for belts and waistbands.

White shirt loose fit is one of the most versatile items in a woman's wardrobe. Many are sure that this item remains exclusively part of the business style, but it’s worth looking at it more creatively: the shirt can be tied at the waist and combined with jeans, high-waisted skirts; You can wear a bright-colored bra top under your shirt, button it only at bottom buttons or tuck it into a high-waisted midi skirt. In addition, you should not classify the shirt only as part of your business wardrobe - it can easily be combined with white sneakers and sneakers.

And, of course, don’t underestimate makeup! A bright lipstick or a dramatic smoky eye can dramatically change the look of your look. When I don't have time to think about an outfit, I just choose black trousers, white superstars, a white T-shirt and a small cross-body bag. Boring? It could be, but I don’t forget about red lipstick - a classic, right shade. The image immediately looks stylish and bright, despite the fact that I am wearing the simplest clothes.

And don't be afraid of contrasts! Deciding on color experiments in clothing is a rather difficult task for many, which causes fear, fear of overdoing it, looking stupid and even greater self-doubt. Start small: try to perceive fashion not as a textbook with rules, but as a game in which you can transform, try on different roles, try combinations.

To start, use neutral colors in your clothes as a basis and experiment with makeup and accessories. It’s enough to complement a simple black and white outfit with a scarlet handbag and green earrings - and you’ll already look more vibrant and interesting!

A black biker jacket goes well with more than just jeans! Perhaps many will be surprised, and many have seen similar sets in pictures, but they themselves were afraid to use a similar technique in their images: a brutal biker jacket looks great next to flowing, delicate dresses. An intriguing contrast of femininity and masculinity is created, and you immediately want to get to know you better, to figure out who you really are - in general, this is always more interesting than just jeans and a T-shirt. I would also choose shoes in a similar look with a hint of a men's wardrobe: rough high boots, loafers, thick-soled Oxfords or something like that.

In order to look stylish and fashionable every day, it is not at all necessary to buy branded items in expensive boutiques, which usually require large financial expenses, or to save a certain amount for several months in order to purchase something that you have long wanted to have in your wardrobe. You just need to know how to create your own stylish wardrobe.

The ideal wardrobe - how to create?

For many representatives of the fair sex perfect wardrobe, this is the one in which there are things that meet the latest laws of fashion, and on top of everything else, they should be bought in expensive boutiques and, of course, in no case at sales. The ideal wardrobe is, in fact, a wardrobe that reflects a woman's individual style. But how to create an ideal wardrobe, what should be included in it, you can consider in more detail:

1. First of all, you need to get rid of things that have been weighing on your closet for quite a long time, have not been worn for a long time, things that don’t fit well, are fattening, or have lost their appearance.
2. Of the items you can definitely leave a black turtleneck and a skirt, exclusive, vintage items if they are in excellent condition.
3. For convenience, you can hang things according to color scheme from cold to warm colors. Items of neutral colors, such as white, black, gray, are best hung separately.

Principles of wardrobe design

There are several principles for creating a wardrobe:

All these nuances are worth taking into account when the question arises of where to start updating your wardrobe.

Choosing the right wardrobe

Many women, sooner or later, face the question of how to choose the right wardrobe. When choosing clothes, you should take into account your body shape. Types of figures are divided into the following types: triangle, hourglass, trapezoid, rectangle. A description of each type is given below:

• Triangle. This type of physique is characterized by broad shoulders and relatively narrow hips. Therefore, you should choose clothes that emphasize a beautiful waist and hips, that is, wear light-colored trousers, narrow or wide belts.

• Women with an hourglass figure type are characterized by a narrow waist, wide hips and décolleté. Anything will look perfect on such a figure. This figure can be emphasized with fitted clothing, and it is better to choose trousers with a low waist. Wide and narrow belts can be chosen as accessories. But clothes with large patterns and those that are too tight should be avoided.

• Trapezoid. It has wide hips, a narrow waist, and narrow shoulders. Women with this body type should not wear tight-fitting clothes. It's best to wear things that don't fit too tightly underneath. And the top should be voluminous, with an open neckline, and a square neckline.

• This type of figure, such as a rectangle, is characterized by the proportionality of the hips and shoulders, and the waist is weakly defined. Things must be selected so that they create volume in the chest and hips, a semi-fitting or straight silhouette.

Basic wardrobe - choice of clothes

A basic wardrobe is things that are suitable for any situation and will become the basis of any outfit. Every girl needs to know how to choose clothes for her basic wardrobe. Not every woman knows how to choose the right things so that they are harmoniously combined with each other; often clothes of different styles are combined in one look: classic is combined with sporty, business with casual. But the image will turn out harmonious and complete if the clothes of the basic wardrobe are chosen correctly.

Below is a list of what should be in a basic wardrobe:

Sheath dress. Perhaps this is the first thing that should be in a basic wardrobe. Such clothes should be without voluminous, bright elements. This dress can be combined with different styles. It will be suitable for going out into nature, it will be appropriate for a walk, in a club, on a date.