A minimalist wardrobe is a wardrobe that focuses on owning a few pieces of clothing that are versatile of good quality and functional. A minimalist wardrobe ensures versatility, neutral colours and intentional purchases when building a wardrobe.
Introduction
When building a wardrobe there are a few pieces of clothing that should always be present because they can be used and paired together to become an outfit for different occasions and different seasons. These pieces of clothes can be used to create a minimalist wardrobe when put together as they are versatile and can be used to create a timeless and
stylish closet that can be of good service throughout the year.
There are a few pieces that are staples for any minimalist wardrobe for different seasons that are stylish and practical. There are some clothes such as jeans, plain tops in neutral colours that can be worn year long and mix and match pieces that you love to wear.
These pieces of clothing can be worn year long when paired with other essentials for different seasons in the year. Clothes such as this are the basic buys necessary when building a minimalist wardrobe as they can be worn at different times of the year and can be mix and matched all year long this ensures one has few versatile and high quality essentials without buying too many clothes.
Essentials for the summer
Summer being very hot requires clothes that are light weight and have breathable fabrics to prevent excessive sweating and to ensure one is comfortable. This summer essentials include;
- Shorts- shorts which can be used to put together both casual and official outfit accompanied by neutral coloured tops or crop tops for casual outfits.
- Linen materials tops- these are a summer essential as the material is breathable and can be styled as official or casual.
- Sandals and open shoes- during summer it is also very important to invest in a good pair of sandals that ensure that your feet are not hot and in closed shoes all year long.
- Skirts – these can also be included as summer essentials for your minimalist wardrobe especially mid- length skirts as they can be used for various occasions and are breathable even in the hot summer weather.
Essentials for the cold season
When it starts to get cold, there are some clothes that are essentials to help ensure one is warm and stylish at the same time . These may include;
- Sweaters and trench coats- these can be dressed up or down to ensure that they keep you warm and ensure you look stylish.
- A pair of boots is important to ensure you have a stylish shoes that not only looks good but also ensures your feet are warm and be worn on rainy days.
- A pair of jeans-jeans can also come in handy during the cold season as they can be dresses up or down to match the occasion as they ensure you are warm as well.
All year round essentials
Some pieces of clothing are essentials when building a minimalist wardrobe despite them not being specific to seasons . These include;
- A pair of white sneakers these are an important part of your wardrobe as they can be dressed up or down and paired with different pieces of clothes in your closet .
- Plain tops and dress shirts- the shirts can be worn with a belt and boots as a casual outfit or paired with dress pants to form an official outfit. The tops may include body suits or plain tops that are in neutral colours such as white or black making them versatile and parable with different pants and skirts in your closet.
- A classic t- shirt-this is important as it can be worn all year long when paired with a pair of jeans.
- A black dress- a black dress can be worn on dinner dates or styled down for a casual outfit when paired with the white sneakers.
These pieces of clothing are essential because they can be worn year long and you buy a few clothes that can be worn the whole year not just during specific seasons.
In conclusion, having a minimalist wardrobe encourages you to be creative with how you pair the few pieces of clothes you have to form different outfits all year long .For example you can layer a chunky sweater and a dress worn in summer and a pair of boots to create a stylish outfit from a variety of things in your closet to form a stylish winter outfit. With the right essentials you can build various outfits out of a few pieces of the cloth and have a versatile and stylish wardrobe all year long without breaking the bank.