5 must haves for a chic & simple wardrobe

There are just some things a girl has to have... statement pieces in her wardrobe that she'll wear when she really wants to 'wow' BUT for the rest of the time, simple basics are the key. If you select the right essential pieces for your wardrobe, you can create hundreds of outfits by mixing and matching them or adding touches of your statement items. Below, we have put together our 5 must haves for a chic wardrobe. x

1. Black & White

Black & White... need we say more? Black pants can be worn for almost any occasion, day, night, work, casual and everything in between. A white shirt serves the same purpose and can be worn with nearly any denim, navy, khaki etc etc. When you pair the two together like the below, you achieve an effortlessly, clean, chic look which can be dressed up by a heel or toned down with a flat tan sandal.

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2. Denim

Jeans have been a wardrobe item of choice for centuries of fashionistas. Whether you prefer high waist, boyfriend, skinny... whatever they are, make sure you have some. While I would tend to wear jeans more casually for weekend brunches etc, they can be styled with a heel and a statement blazer to look a tad dressier.

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3. Heels & Sandals

Shoes! We all love them, probably have too many pairs already... BUT, we suggest heading out to get yourself a good, standard pair of black heels. You may prefer closed toe because you can double them as a pair for the office, but open toe will work too (although may be a bit colder in winter). Same goes for sandals, a great leather pair of flat sandals can last you a life time and will again be really easy to put together with your other pieces.

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4. The Little Black Dress (LBD)

If there is one single item we can suggest to you... it would be a LBD. You know those occasions that just crop up last minute and have you uttering the words "I have nothing to wear," well get yourself one of these and you will. Depending on the style, you may be able to wear in winter and summer with some printed stockings.

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5. Shirts

No matter what you're wearing on your bottom half, a shirt will always go... their versatility is amazing. Whether you're feeling preppy, formal or casual they're another must have piece to be dressed up or down.

Image 1: Memorandum photography by Kaitlin Rebesco. Image 2: Rose Gal