Just the Basics

Color me the typical woman. No matter how many full hangers I have in my closet, I whine the same thing every afternoon before a date night.

"I have nothing to wear."

And it's such a fib. Because, as much as it pains me to admit this, I don't need to go out & buy a new outfit everytime there's a special occasion. I need to learn to work with the basics because you can take a couple basic pieces and make at least 2 outfits out of them.

True story. Need examples? I'm so glad you asked.

First basic, I think every woman has in their closet.

The classic white button down.

Outfit #1

 Outfit #2

Next basic?

 Black leggings.

Outfit #1

Outfit #2

And finally, basic number three.

Boots.

Outfit #1

Outfit #2

*all outfit images from Polyvore, my newest obsession*

So there you have it. Buy those basic pieces so you can make more than 1 outfit out of it! And remember, accessories are our besties. Well, accessories and Target clearance racks.



This post was originally posted at Mom It Forward on 12/22/11.