Once the calendar hits March I’m pretty much in spring mode. By now I’m sick of all my winter clothes and ready for light and airy pieces to transition into the next few months. At the start of each season I like to put together some wardrobe staples I know I’ll get a lot of use out of. Items that can easily mix and match with each other as well as other great basics.

As I was putting together this wish list I realized there was a common theme… I was picking mostly basic staples. I think that’s a sign that my wardrobe needs an update in that department! Good basics are great when you’re getting ready in a rush… AKA me every morning before work. And I love pieces that are easy to mix and match.

The start of a new year has me thinking about my current wardrobe. As I mentioned in this post one of my resolutions this year is to “shop smarter.” In order to do this it’s important to have a good idea what basics you have and what  you should add to maximize your closet. Before you buy anything new it’s a good idea to think of multiple ways you could style it. When I do that I always end up wearing the piece more and keeping it longer. Many of them have become my wardrobe staples.

I’m sharing some staples below broken down into categories. To me a staple is something you can easily mix and match throughout your wardrobe, each one of these pieces could be styled so many different ways and in every single season. If you’re struggling to build and maximize your wardrobe, hopefully this will help to point you in the right direction.

Outerwear

Tops

Pants

Dresses

Skirts and Shorts

Shoes

Accessories

A basic tee and jeans are my go-tos whenever I’m in an outfit funk, but what jazzes them up are bright accessories. I always turn to statement necklace, bracelets and fun colors for my outfit finishing touches. These especially helped lift my mood and keep my look feel seasonally appropriate on this overly gloomy day.

 forever 21 wrap (similar), j. crew necklace, c&c california tshirt (old // similar ), c. wonder bracelet and belt, zara jeans (similar), forever 21 sandals

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