I Only Buy Items I'll Wear at Least 5 Times Per Month—These Basics Are Smart
No one likes opening their closet at the start of the day and feeling like they have nothing to wear. Whenever this happens to me, without fail, it ultimately boils down to having racked up too many items that come with a less-than-ideal cost-per-wear value. Translation: Stocking your closet with items you can wear multiple times a month (five wears is a good rule of thumb) is the easiest way to alleviate that wardrobe-induced headache.
Of course, you can rewear anything you wish at any given time, but my idea of smart shopping is building on basic pieces you can style differently each time you whip them out. Think neutral-toned blazers, classic denim jackets, the perfect straight-leg jeans, and tanks you can wear alone or layered.
In a nutshell, I'm always shopping for pieces that make my wardrobe feel well-rounded while ensuring I'm getting the best bang for my buck. If you can relate, then I fully recommend considering the styles below.
Buy these if you're that person who wears leather pants year-round. (I am that person.)
With a tiered, ruffled sleeve, this isn't your average cardigan.
Comfy trousers are the missing ingredient to an elevated outfit you'll want to wear on repeat.
The name says it all, and you can pair this with anything from jeans to a miniskirt.
Yes, you need to experience the sheer version of a T-shirt.
This long-sleeve tee goes from the office to the weekends with ease.
And here we have the perfect wash of black jeans.
Are you ready for a blast from the early '00s? Denim with personality is actually an easy way to add some interest to your look, as you can pair it with a simpler top.
I love a pair of pants I can grab to wear with both heels and house slippers.
If you actually catch me in this cozy top more than five times in a month, no you didn't.
Style this with a jacket to change the look completely.
Puff sleeves are the best way to add excitement to a traditional tee.
Next: These are all the best basics on sale right now.
-
Law Roach's World: His New Book, Bag of Choice, and What He Grabs on a Target Run
"[Styling] has made my world so much bigger."
By Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
-
I'm in My 20s—Here Are 6 Style Lessons I Learned to Look More Polished and Grown-Up
Sophisticated styling 101.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
8 Copenhagen Street Style Trends I Plan to Replicate in New York
Pared back yet never boring.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
I'm a Fashion Editor—I Reach For These 2 Pieces When I Don't Know What to Wear
Ready in 10 minutes or less.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
I'm Manifesting a Rich-Looking, Minimalistic Closet—25 Perfect Sale Picks From COS
Almost every pick is now under $100.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
The Only 9 Jackets You Need for Spring, According to Fashion People
There's something for everyone.
By Remy Farrell
-
And Now, 5 Elevated Ways to Wear Your Jeans in 2024
Denim devotees, unite.
By Grace O'Connell Joshua
-
After 5 Days in Aspen, I'm Officially Hooked on Western Pieces—5 I'm Loving RN
From cowboy hats to fringe accents.
By Grace O'Connell Joshua