Wardrobe Essentials: 3 Pieces to Add in 2025

Having wardrobe essentials is kind of important.

And especially when there are so many fashion trends that might end up being a waste of your money.

I mean, whenever I go to the mall, I’m amazed at how many outfits there are where I find myself wondering why anyone would buy (or design) them.

It reminds me of how I would look at clothing from the decades past and make fun of the horrible fashion trends. And now I’m wondering how often I’ll look back at the different styles that came and went in my teens and 20’s and cringe.

Thankfully though, there are so many versatile pieces that are timeless and have the potential to go through the decades.

They’re the wardrobe staples, and while there are a lot more than three, I decided I’d give you a quick and simple list of pieces you can easily buy to round out your look.

These basics are closet must-haves, and great for helping you to look effortlessly elegant. So go over them, read my thoughts, and start building out the foundation for your wardrobe.

Blouses

Blouses are one of the top closet classics. They’re timeless, long-lasting pieces that are practical and chic.

And when buying a blouse, you want to keep in mind these two shades: light blue and white. These colors are the most versatile in my book.

It’s true that you could buy a yellow or pink blouse and have it work with a couple pairs of pants, but you need to remember that you want your blouses to go with as many outfits as possible.

And here are a few ways you can integrate this stylish staple into your wardrobe!

• A cute blouse that hangs nicely over a pair of well fitted pants or some great jeans is a fun and fast way to create a low-key polished looking outfit. I usually pair my neutral colored blouse with well fitted dress pants so I can look polished with minimal effort.
• If you want to dress it up, then tucking your blouse into your pants gives you a more touched up, timeless look.
• Undo a few buttons to reveal a cute colorful under top.
• Another way you can wear a blouse is with a skirt. Here you can pick almost any style of skirt, whether it’s floral, a solid color, or striped.

Brown Tights

I absolutely love brown tights and how they pull an outfit together. It really is an elevated essential, and one of the best closet staples you can get.

Now you might be thinking, “Ok, but why brown over black?”

Just trust me with this one, it makes the outfit look so much more put together and just a bit more sheer.

Also, they make your look more warm instead of giving you a cooler tone from the black tights.

Look it up, I’m being serious here, they are so much cuter!

How to Wear Them:

• One of my favorite ways to pair tights is with skirts and dresses (which is obvious). It can make the outfit look more smart and stylish, which is a plus. I also like to finish up the look with a cute coat for a more elevated look.
• One that I don’t see as often, but I know looks great (from personal experience), is wearing black tights with shorts.

Cable-Knit Sweaters (But Pick the Right One)

Sweaters are basically certified forever classics and foundational for any closet.

And this wardrobe essential is great since it’s a look that’ll last through the years.

But just make sure to choose the right one that can be styled in multiple ways, not something in a bright color or trending style.

Here are a few ways you can style your sweater:

• Pair them with skirts, pants, and sometimes dresses.
• You can wear them with a button-up underneath. This is a great way to make you look more stylish and smart.
• A quick tuck in the front is also a nice way to look casually dressed up.
• Layer it with a jacket.