Five Style Essentials in my Wardrobe

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There's a few staples in my wardrobe that I rely on time and time again. Whether it's a plain white tshirt or my Gucci loafers, it's good to have those pieces I love always available so when I'm stood thinking 'I have nothing to wear', I can think back to my style staples and have an outfit pretty much ready made.

I know they're different for everyone, but I wanted to chat through my wardrobe essentials and list some great finds so you can add them to your wardrobe too!

1. High-Waisted Jeans

If you had said this would be my favourite style a few years ago, I would have laughed. I was so convinced they didn't suit me, but now they're the style I go for over any others! Mid-rise used to make up the bulk of my wardrobe - they still do - but the likes of the Topshop Moto Straight Leg jeans, the ASOS Farleigh jeans and the Weekday Way jeans have taken the top spot. I'm slowly but surely replacing a lot of my old jeans with this more flattering style, and totally loving the difference it's making to the way I dress.

Whether I'm wearing them with a blazer and a tee, or tucking in a jumper and throwing on some boots, they look good with so many outfits!

 

 

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2. Statement boots

This will vary for everyone, as what one person classes as statement another might think they're super tame. I love relying on footwear to bring some interest to an outfit, so my studded Chloe and Givenchy boots get brought out a lot to jazz up an otherwise simple look. I also love adding colour as a statement, so the perfect pair of burgundy boots or or my red Acne boots are great for this.

3. Jewellery

I never used to really bother with jewellery, if I'm honest. I'd maybe wear a few rings or a necklace if I could remember to put one on, but I wasn't exactly religious about it. Then I discovered Monica Vinader and Missoma and, well, consider me hooked. In 2016 I picked up a gorgeous MV necklace in the Black Friday sale and this year I snapped up some Missoma around the same time, and I haven't taken them off since!

Nice jewellery really does finish an outfit off and adds some detail to a shirt or lower cut dress in the Summer - I wouldn't be without some pretty gold options now!

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4. A Faux Fur or Statement Coat

Nothing finished off an outfit quite like a really gorgeous coat. They're definitely my weakness (next to shoes and bags) and I spend a lot of time every A/W finding the perfect ones to add to my collection.

Faux fur is a big part of my wardrobe and I now have fur coats in light pink, dark green, red and chestnut which I love and wouldn't be without. Even if I'm just wearing black jeans and boots, throwing on a big fluffy coat can make a dull outfit way more interesting. This also goes for my wool coats, as picking a gorgeous colour or a belted number totally completes a look!

5. An Every Day Black Bag

This obviously doesn't have to be designer, but having a good every day black bag in your wardrobe is a total essential. I love my Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis, as it's like a Mary Poppins bag and I can throw literally everything in it. I never keep my bags for 'best', as I prefer to use them as much as I can. Similarly with the above items, a good bag can really make an outfit!

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