With every new season comes a flurry of new trends. To some, these fads may look like they were born straight from the 21st century, but in reality, most—if not all—directions that the fashion industry take have been roads traveled decades before. What that tells us is that, in truth, nothing is ever truly new in the world of design.
As much as we all love a good en-vogue outfit, nothing quite beats the magic of an oldie but goodie and it’s not hard to see why. Clothes that embody versatility and flexibility will always be closet staples over rotating crazes.
Need some suggestions? We’ve got you! Here are five wardrobe essentials that you can bet will never go out of style, and our favorite products to pair them with.
SILK PANTS
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Let’s start this off with an article of clothing you may or may not have in your own collection but have likely seen at least once on someone else this month. There’s just something so unassuming yet eye-catching about silk pants that instantly allows it to upgrade even the simplest top. Whether you choose a flared or straight-cut pair, the quality material and iridescent sheen creates an air of effortless luxury.
SKINNY JEANS
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I am a firm believer that everyone needs a pair of snug blue, black, and white denim jeans. The more it molds your body, the better. The beauty of this lies not in the design of the bottoms itself, but its ability to accentuate the subject—you! The way I see it, fit comes first, design second. If somethings slips and emphasizes your assets like a glove, dare I say it, nothing else matters.
CAMI DRESS
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It’s every lazy fashion girl’s best kept secret—wearing a dress is the easiest way to fool people into the illusion of a put-together outfit because you didn’t have to gamble with matching different pieces. From that idea, it’s safe to say that everyone needs a cami slip dress that can be both dressed up and down. With a design so simple yet elegant, you could go out sans accessories because such a dress would speak enough volume all on its own.
NUDE HEELS
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Here’s a fact: You will never go wrong with nude heels. The extra inches of height can really elevate the simplest of outfits because elongation is often that tiny yet revolutionary step that takes an outfit from average to Pinterest-level chic. The whole idea is that nude shoes give the illusion of seamlessly molding with your body, so you don’t have to worry about any color disruptions against your top and bottoms.
DENIM JACKET
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If I had to count the number of times a denim jacket saved me from a fashion faux pas, my other jackets would accuse me of favoritism. There’s just something about the texture of denim that allows it to transcend a bland outfit from drab to fab. Its hard and crisp material always stands out starkly against the softer material of our usual tops and bottoms. Its slight bulkiness also adds a kind of subtle visual depth to the overall look that makes it a must-have in your style repertoire.
Written By:
Frances Beltran
BEAUTY CONTRIBUTOR
Frances Beltran is a fashion and lifestyle blogger at alphabelles.com, who specializes in styling unconventional and affordable outfits. If she’s not meddling with her glue gun for some crafty DIY, then she’s probably trying to create the perfect flatlay for her Instagram.
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