All about fashion basics/essentials

Hello internet users,

So, in today’s class…ah before you decide to click back, I just wanted to make sure that you are paying attention. I’m not going lecture you today but you are going to get schooled. Schooled in fashion, style and mostly basics/essentials.

About a month-ish ago I posted a video about how to find your personal style and one of the points I mentioned where basics.

Today you are getting a two for one special. I am going to explain in a simple way what are basics, answer some common questions about them followed with a Youtube video showing you how to style them.

One thing about this that should be interesting (well for me at least) is the amount of times, I will be saying the word basic in this blog post and the youtube video.

1. What are basics/essentials?

They are those pieces of clothing and accessories that go with anything. They can vary depending on your personal style but within most wardrobes these items include

· A white/black shirt

· Denim jeans

· Denim jacket

· White/black shoes

· Leather jacket

· A neutral colour dress/skirt

What makes them basic is that they are the base of building your outfit, wardrobe and personal style. One more thing to note when it comes to basics are the colours, they are neutral (black, white, grey, denim, camel etc.)

2. It important to have them?

I wouldn’t go to the extreme to saying that it is a matter of life and death to own basics but when building/developing your wardrobe and style, it helps a lot. Basics are basically the base of you outfit and you can build up and take it from there. So, whether you are stuck or you know what you want to wear, basics help to bring the outfit together.

3. Will it suit my style?

From tomboy, boho, hippie, streetwear, athleisure, glam, the list goes on. You don’t even have to be a certain size or body shape to look good in them. Anyone can wear basics especially when you decide to buy something new but you are nervous about it. By simply having your bold piece mixed with your basic, can make you feel confident and comfortable about trying new trends. They are super versatile, comfortable, timeless and (depending on where you buy them) affordable.

4. Where can I get them?

Have you ever been to a clothing store or shopping online and saw there were no white shirts, jeans or a pair of black shoes? No. My point is that they are literally everywhere. My go to spots for finding basics is Mr Price and Cotton On, especially online. Pro tip: This is a secret between you and I but when you shop online specifically on their apps (Mr Price & Superbalist) you always on the know on when they are having good price deals. So, you can get to check your list while you are at home.

5. Can you show me how to style basics?

No problem. I have a video titled “5 ways to style fashion basics\ essentials” I will show 5 ways how I like to style basics during the summer. Check it out, comment or like the video, this will let me know that this helped you on your style evolution journey.

Youtube video: 5 ways to style fashion basics/essentials