CLOSET ESSENTIALS Every Woman Should Own | How to build your wardrobe from Basics | Miss Louie

[Music] what's up you guys how are y'all doing today I hope you guys are doing so so good out today we're gonna be talking about the basics girl I talked a lot about basics on my channel but I've never done an actual roundup of all the core essentials that I use for the foundation of my wardrobe basics are just so important because they are the hardest-working pieces in your wardrobe the things that you use the most they're simple and timeless and they just create like the glue that binds everything together as always these are just my personal opinions do the things that I have loved and learned and used over the past few years so just please know that as always I'll include everything shown or mentioned in today's video down below in the description bar along with sizing and pricing and affordable alternatives I have a similar video to this for work where if you guys want to check that out include that down below thank you guys so much for joining me today I've been really missing you guys a lot and thank you guys for all your support especially on social media you guys are the best and I love you guys so much so on that note let's get essential number one is a black blazer the black blazer is an iconic professional piece of clothing amazing for channeling CEO girlboss energy anything you put underneath this is gonna make it look so polished and put together it looks so sharp with all of your work wear pieces trousers slacks pencil skirts and also looks equally as amazing with your jeans and sneakers my favorites are gonna be from H&M I love their collections because they're under $50 and they have lots of different variations for a more premium option I also love my ever Lane go we've Italian blazer essential number two is a leather or faux leather moto jacket instance badass I love a leather jacket because it adds such like an attitude to any outfit that you pair it with it's rugged and tough yet super trendy and very chic some of my favorite attributes of a leather jacket is just the really cool hardware and also like it gives you a really structured shoulder frame it just makes it look really tough and cool you know I mean and obviously these types of jackets are heavier duty and better for colder temperatures so the best thing about the style is these days is that you don't need to fork out tons of money for a really good quality jacket I have two examples right here this one is a real leather jacket that costs like hundreds of dollars and this one from blank NYC which by the way Blanc NYC I think makes some of the best full other moto jackets I got this on sale for like 75 bucks and I've had it for several years and I pretty much wear this one more than this real one so there's good stuff out there essential number three the denim jacket this is like your casual outerwear staple girl put this on any of your outfits to dress it down and have a more laid back casual element it's one of those pieces that you can wear all year round about three different styles that are my favorite if you're looking for something that is stretchy and comfortable I have this denim jacket for anthropology I love this one because it and petite regular and plus sizing and it's also super stretchy and a little bit more on the crop side and comes in different washes for at a hundred percent cotton non-stretch option I have this one from Madewell and it has a little bit of a longer length it hits at the hip bone and then for those of you out there that really like a worn in kind of like boyfriend style denim jacket I love my Abercrombie & Fitch one it's got some distressing some fading and the great thing about denim is that it looks hella good with other pieces of denim too essential number four in the last item in like this outerwear category I was debating on putting this in there but I just love this piece so so much the trench coat is such a great piece I love it because it has more of like a full length to it it looks good with your office wear and it's lightweight so that it's great for those transitional periods in between seasons too it makes anything look really really chic and effortless there's a more like flowy dimension that you can add to your looks that the denim jacket the leather jacket or the Blazer can't really provide I find really great affordable ones off ASOS I also see amazing ones off of Nordstrom and mango and Eberlin has a really great structured one my favorite colors to consider are navy khaki or olive these are some really great utilitarian neutrally earth tones that will work with a lot of pieces in your wardrobe just really maximizes your options in terms of color and also in silhouettes moving onto tops essential number five is going to be the white button-down blouse super super necessary especially for all my working babes out there there's something so like dressed up and like grown-up about a white button-down shirt you can do something really traditional like this rayon one from Uniqlo one of my all-time favorites that I've recommended many many times before or you can do something a little bit flashy if you want the same button downs but have a little like self-tying bow at the top for a look of a little feminine feel you could tuck this underneath or you can tie it up it gives you a few more options of course this is a central base for just any work wear but honestly I love wearing it with just like my simple denim jeans there's something that's a little bit more dressed up about it than a simple t-shirt and that leads into my essential number six a plain white and black t-shirt whether you're looking for an affordable one or you invest in more premium ones like a black or white t-shirt it is like your casual go to base great thing is that you can find these anywhere there's so many great options whether you want to do something more affordable or something more high-end I've got two of my favorites right here ever Lane they're crewneck tees are great for everyday they're what I wear around the house like sixteen dollars and under and then for my premium one I love the redone t-shirts these are super breathable and comfortable and they come and a little bit more like laid-back stylish cuts too but the art pricey so if you guys are ballin on a budget girl the ever lanes have so many different styles I put black in there because I just love black on black and I think it's just like such a great go-to outfit so that's why I deemed a black t-shirt as also an essential next to the white essential number seven so we just talked about t-shirts as being like the casual base let's step up to like warmer weather temperature I love me a camisole I find myself swapping out my t-shirts for a little cute tank top whenever it gets warmer a camis really great because it gives them more flowy silhouette compared to a cotton t-shirt I have my favorite black and white versions here but if you guys have one color that you prefer over the nether you know you don't need both there are a few options to consider there are very simple neckline ones that give a more minimalist look or those camisoles to have cute little details like mesh or even lace depending on the dress codes that you are normally working whether just something really cute and slinky and also really great to wear for a night out my favorite ones are the Express downtown cami and also from Abercrombie & Fitch I'll include some other options for you guys down below - alright guys essential number eight we just thought about swapping out the t-shirt for camisoles for warmer weather and whenever it gets but ask cold I'm swapping out that t-shirt for a total neck I love me a classic black fitted turtleneck there's something like super chic about a black turtleneck like it's so slimming and it's also so great base layer for any of your winter outfits this is also a great swap to do for work because it does look so professional very Steve Jobs ask you know these look great with any of your trousers that you wear all year round and I literally have these two that are my absolute favorites these are both from ever Lane if I need full coverage to cover my entire neck I love the Pima micro ribbed black turtlenecks it's so form-fitting and just gives me just that perfect base layer of warm and if I need something a little bit lighter and more of like a mock neck I wear the ever lane regular Pima stretch turtleneck both of these are just like my absolute favorites and I've worn them so many times during this past season and they've held up amazingly our guys moving on to our next category let's talk about bottoms another self-explanatory one your favorite pair of jeans are like such a key component to your wardrobe and having one pair of each wash gives you lots of versatility something more casual every day versus something more formal that could be worn for business casual and also like going out at night and looking a little bit more like upscale now being a denim fan I've got lots and lots of favorites but if I had to recommend one no competition it would be the jeans from ever Lane they've got ankle versus regular length half sizes 23 to 33 they've got light blue dark blue black and white washes they've got stretch versus long stretch and they've got styles from skinny to boyfriend so my top three favorites are gonna be the authentic stretch high-rise skinny jean second favor are going to be the cheeky straight-leg Jean this one has just a minimal amount of stretch and they also have a little bit of like a butt lift in technology in there to give you just a little bit of a lifted look and then my third favorite is the cigarette Jean this one has got so much stretch in it it feels so incredibly comfortable and it's got a nice straight leg I think it's a really great immediate alternative to a pair of like black trousers for work and the best cherry on top is that all these fabulous high-quality pieces of denim are all under $80 but if you guys aren't interested in some of my other alternative favorites I'm gonna link them down below essential number 10 has got to be the trouser definitely an essential especially for all my working people out there that got to show up to an office the funny thing about trousers is that I used to always think oh this is only for work but I find myself wearing trousers in my daily life all the time they're so comfortable that's way lightweight compared to like a denim jean and again you could just put them on and you look instantly like chic and put together and trousers come in many different shapes and sizes for my first go to one I would definitely recommend something that is high waisted and something that is a little bit more of like an ankle length it gives you just a little bit more visual lift and like elongation obviously many different color options but if you are looking for a full suit option for interviews I definitely recommend a pair of black trousers so you can match with a black blazer or you can do some nice neutral colors that will look great with any of your other simple basics like a nice camel color or you can do something really cute with a belt so you can give and a little extra accessory and have a little ribbon in the front if you want something with a feminine touch I'm gonna include all my favorite resources for trousers down below for you guys but my favorites have always been from ASOS hmm Uniqlo Express and Nordstrom then this pair right here I got for like only $35 so you don't have to break the bank essential number 11 I was debating on putting this one in there but I really wanted to mention it because it could really maximize the stuff you can do in your wardrobe if you consider a skirt a skirt is a great option for those days that you just don't want to wear pants like if it's really hot outside and you need some frees up in there like I just love putting on a skirt for a really cute option the length of the skirt is totally up to you I think in my earlier 20s I definitely would go for like a really cute flirty miniskirts but as I'm entering you know my 30s now I definitely am gravitating to more of a midi skirt length and I think I'm gonna get a little bit more longevity out of something like this and in the midi skirt category I think there's so many cute options you could do something that's like a pencil skirt like this to create like a little hourglass shape or you can do something that's more of a bias cut so that it kind of like Cascades and drapes nicely around your curves or you guys can do one of my favorites of all time a pleated miniskirt that gives such great movements and also texture with all the pleating or if you guys do want to have something that's like a hybrid in-between sexy but also having a nice length you can do a midi skirt that has a cute little slit inside with the skirt too you don't have to go simple solid plain color like the rest of the items that I showed you guys you can have a little fun by introducing a pattern in here I have like four of my favorite patterns all incorporated in these skirts that I showed you guys you can do a plaid which is like a forever classic you can to do something fun like a little animal print and a nice warm neutral tone so it still matches with tons of things you can do a color block or like a simple graphic stripe and also I love me a polka dot a classic and also meshes well with other patterns I got these skirts from a mixture of different places like Target Nordstrom Abercrombie Reformation I'll include all of them down below for you guys including some other options on the vlog for you guys to check out and last piece of clothing and item in this category is going to be a day-to-night dress now that's kind of an open-ended category but basically what I mean is a dress that can carry you from daytime possibly at work but also looks like elevated and cute and chic enough to take you into a nighttime activity like cocktails our party are going out at night or going on date night whatever you do at night I do not judge I really found myself when I was working in the office like I love wearing cute dresses because I didn't have to like run home and change like I always look good in any environment that I was so some of my favorite ones that I found throughout the years if you guys are looking something for more like on the casual side a shirt dress is so lovely the added buttons of the front add a lot of cute detailing you also can do a wrap dress I love a wrap dress it's universally flattering for so many bodies you obviously have that customized cinching it looks really just feminine and elegant you know thank you diane von fürstenberg for creating this magnificent piece that just like can live forever on any body for something more modern and professional I definitely love a sheath style dress like this this one is like one of my power dresses like I've had a presentation I will I roll up to work like yes listen to me for my high-powered ladies out there that need something that's definitely like not even in the casual spectrum this is a really nice option and lastly if you guys are looking for something a little bit more sexier I love a simple slip dress and like a solid color like this as long as it's nice and opaque it's not gonna look like lingerie and it gives you just a little bit extra skin instant outfit just throw it on and like don't think about it like get out of the door just live your day you know what I mean I'm gonna link several options for you guys moving on to shoes another difficult category for your girl because I love shoes but I picked four different pairs which honestly I think you can narrow down a little bit more but I'm gonna show you guys all four so you can make a judgment call for yourself the first pair is of course if you've been around my channel you guys are sick of these shoes I'm sure a nude pair of pumps you guys are my holy grail everything sometimes you guys will see in my work office videos I'm just wearing the same damn pair of shoes for every single outfit which is a testament to how versatile these are and the reason why is because it looks good with everything if you get a nude pair of pointy toed pumps in your skintone it's gonna make your legs look so long it's going to match with everything these shoes have seams of okay okay these are from Sam Edelman these are the hazel pointy toed pumps and by far without a doubt hands-down my most worn pair of shoes in my wardrobe you guys can also do a shorter chunkier heels I'll include multiple options you guys down below to check out second pair of essential shoes you got to go with your everyday sneaker I personally like a white or off-white sneaker I feel like they're the most classic and they look just so fresh and chic with everything that you pair it with these right here are my adidas gazelles these are so beat up but it's just a testament to how much I love them I feel like sneakers are one of those things like the more you wear it the more they just like conform to you and your body and your spirit and the more beloved that they are I mean for City walking or for traveling or for everyday wear like you can't be an athletic sneaker and a little secret of mine to make shoes super comfortable and also extra sexy looking I put these hello shape up heel risers into the bed of the shoe and what it does is that it lifts your heel up so that you have more ankle exposure and it makes your legs look longer and slimmer essential chute number three has got to be a pair of ankle booties I've got my top two favorites right here I think it really depends on the color of Wardrobe that you pick and also your living environment my first favorite has got to be a sock bootie and this nice neutral tan color with a really cute chunky stacked heel this is a very fashion-forward sexy shoe because of the high shaft and the very slim fit it becomes almost like an extension of your leg but obviously with the heel might not be the best for people who are in a high like urban environment where they have to walk everywhere I would then recommend something like a traditional Chelsea bootie that has a very low heel but you still get some really high fashion with the pointed toe and you can never go wrong with a really sleek classic black boot so I have these two as examples but an ankle bootie are of course gonna be so great for your fall and winter seasons and will seamlessly mesh in with all the other basic clothing items that I mentioned today fourth and final essential shoe to recommend you guys is a pair of everyday flats I do wear a lot of heels in my videos and one of the most common comments that I get is like hey girl like I only wear flats I don't want any type of heels so I definitely wanted to throw this in before you guys to consider and in case a pair of flats fits better with your lifestyle so I've got 4 different options the first one is gonna be the classic ballet flat these are the ever laying day gloves a fit like a glove and they also come in lots of different colors so they're great for your everyday commute and I like that they're so minimalist that they can work with literally anything they feel very timeless to me and very good quality second option if you guys are into menswear like I am a loafer is such a really cool pair of shoes I've got the ever Lane modern loafer here this one is a full shoe option beautiful Italian made shoe that is very simplistic and its shape or you can do these Sam Edelman backless loafers these add a little extra style with the gold hardware these are like Gucci loafer doobs and you also have more of like an effortless casual feel because it's backless or if you guys are not into like a menswear loafer or want something as casual as a ballet flat you can do something like this bees are the editors slingbacks from every Lane and I just really love that they look so like high-fashion and very very chic but they're in everyday flat form and last but not least for my final category essential bags I have two different bags that should cover all of your needs the first one is the everyday tote bag sometimes you just need a big-ass bag to fit all your stuff but that is but the everyday tote bag can provide so many of us are hustling to work you need something that can fit your laptop and also all of your daily essentials so you almost need like a work bag and also a purse hybrid so a big open-ended toad with high volume is definitely my go-to my favorite ones right here are from ever Lane this one's like a really slim and smooth open tote bag my second and newest favorite is from Claire V this one is more casual but fun you have a full length zipper for security you have a cute little top handle and also some really comfortable canvas straps that has so much playful color to your outfit so I'm going to include my favorite affordable option under $50 for you guys down below to check out you do not have to pay an arm a leg for toe pads these are just my personal favorites all right so you got the big ol tote bag which is great for you know functionality you pull your stuff in it but are you gonna take that thing to the club hell no so I would suggest a smaller bag that has crossbody functionality this is really good for carrying just your smaller essentials if you've got a full-size wallet your phone you look lost your powder you can fit all that and a little bit more inside something like this that's about like eight to nine inches wide I suggest picking out something that is like super plain and minimalist like this a PC moon shaped bag because it will last many years and it looks good with literally everything this one is also an investment piece I'll include some other affordable options for you guys because that does it for this video I hope you guys really enjoyed all these pieces are really near and dear to my heart I've like tried them out and loved them for many years to come and I feel really great about recommending them to you guys you can of course edit it down to your need love these items so so much and I think that they can give you so much versatility amongst each other and also provide that solid base whenever you coorporate new things into your wardrobe like you could make a really complete balanced outfit with these things and they will continue to work for you for years to come again everything mentioned in today's video including sizing and pricing is down below in the description box and also my blog you guys are the best thank you guys so much for hanging out with me on social media and showering me with so much like love and support recently like just please know that I like I appreciate it so so much I love you guys have a wonderful day out there I'll touch you guys real soon [Music]

Channel: Miss Louie

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Length: 22min 15sec (1335 seconds)

Published: Wed May 08 2019