The Basics

by Utahna Blackwater
(Mesa, AZ, United States)

Most mornings, people stress over one question: “What will I wear today?” Well, this should be a problem no more as long as you follow these simple steps.

Buy basics! Use classic neutral items. Neutral meaning white, black, grays, browns, even olive and anything navy! Classic items like cardigans, camisoles, slacks, and a nice pencil skirt make up a fabulous wardrobe.

This way you can mix and match anything you want, like gray slacks paired with a white camisole and beige cardigan. Once you get comfortable with the first step, you can move on to the next big thing, prints!

It is very easy to find an animal print in a neutral color, keep in mind a zebra print. The only trick is that you have to make sure the print is proportionate to your body. If you are petite you want to look for a smaller scale print that way it does not look like you are drowning in your clothes.

After you get the prints down, you can add a pop of color by purchasing a couple of basic items in your favorite color. Then, to spice up your wardrobe a tad bit more, add a splash of color to your accessories like a pink tote, green necklace, or yellow bracelets!

If you want to take an even further dive into the fashion world make sure you have some metallics. For example, a metallic flat shoe will compliment any outfit from your neutral selection.

Sometimes, it is also nice to add metallic hair accessories to add shine to your do. Just keep these tips in mind and you will be ready to strut your stuff on the catwalk!