Top 5 Closet Staples

Tee: J.Crew // Sweater: J.Crew // Jeans: Paige // Mules: Vince // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Earrings: Anthropologie (similar) 

Let’s be honest, most people would probably find my closet incredibly boring. When I go shopping I get much more excited over a basic white tee than something like a hot pink suede jacket. The key to any well stocked closet starts with staples like great jeans and accessories. You have probably seen me wear all the pieces of the outfit photographed above throughout my blog posts. I consider these skinny jeans, crew neck tee, oversized sunnies, neutral heels and gold hoops to be my top 5 closet staples. Of course my top 10 staples would include things like a black dress and blazer, but my top 5 closet staples are the pieces that I find most practical for daily wear. I have linked multiple styles and price ranges for each item below! xoxo

Skinny Jeans – I love the way Paige jeans fit me, especially the Hoxton cut. They run true to size (wearing a 24) and the material has just the right amount of stretch without stretching out too much. I also have multiple pair of J.Crew jeans in the Toothpick cut and they also fit true to size (wear a 25).

Crew Neck Tee – Everyone should find a crew neck tee they love and buy every color. A simple tee is the perfect piece to layer under a blazer or tuck into a skirt or high waited jeans. I found this crew neck tee at J.Crew and the price was so great I left with it in 5 colors. This tee fits true to size and is the perfect balance between tight fitting and oversized (wearing a small).

Oversized Sunnies – Alex surprised me with these Karen Walker sunnies a few years ago and I don’t think I have taken them off since. I had an old similar pair from Urban Outfitters, but fell in love with the shape and quality of the Karen Walker version. A strong pair of oversized sunnies quickly elevates any outfit and of course helps protect your eyes from sun damage.

Neutral Heels – Throw on a pair of neutral heels and I promise your legs will look twice as long. I think you should really have a couple pairs of neutral heels (close toed, open toe, strappy) but these Vince mules are a great pair to start with. I love how easily they pair with jeans or a skirt or dress. They fit true to size (wearing an 8) and are super comfortable. I also love these Marc Fisher closed toe pumps and Calvin Klein low mules.

Gold Hoops – Before I found these thin octagon hoops at Anthropologie, I wore studs daily. Actually I really avoided hoops because I thought most were too big and tacky. The simplicity of these hoops makes them great for daily wear without being as boring as a pair of studs. I also really love this pair of hoops, but I tend to wear them more as statement earrings.

Images via Alex Phillips.