I kicked off the What You Need In Your Closet blog series to discuss how you may want to use essentials as your full wardrobe or as the foundation of your wardrobe. Last week, I covered tees, tops, and tanks. Today, let's take a look at the shirts and sweaters you need in your closet.
Know your shi(r)t
A couple of basic shirts will give you a ton of versatility in your wardrobe. First, get yourself a white button-up shirt. The first shirt I've linked below is J. Crew's "perfect shirt;" this is going to be your best pick if you like a classic, straight fit with a bit of stretch. Next, I linked J. Crew's curvier option, which offers stretch, as well as tailored darting in front to accommodate a larger bust. The third shirt is from Banana Republic and has polyester added to the fabrication, which helps keep it stain-free and wrinkle-free. All three of these shirts come in petite sizes also, which are recommended if you are 5'3" or shorter or if you find that hemlines or sleeves tend to run long on you. (This isn't Pretty Woman and you shouldn't look like you're wearing Richard Gere's shirt.)
βI also recommend owning a chambray shirt, which can be worn buttoned-up or unbuttoned over a tee or cami. This is a great go-to piece if you need to be able to tie a top around your waist to throw on as the weather fluctuates throughout the day. The first chambray shirt I included is J. Crew's everyday chambray shirt as it is 100% cotton and made sustainably. The next chambray shirt from Rails is 100% Tencel, which is a fabric that isβ produced from sustainably sourced wood grown in socially responsible forests. ββ Sweaters Ewe Need
Even if you live in a warm climate, you likely get some chilly days in the winter or travel to cooler climates. I recommend having a few neutral sweaters in your closet that you can mix and match with jeans, pants, and skirts. When selecting a sweater, consider the weight, neckline, and fabric.
While V-necklines look great on all body types, you may need more coverage in a cold climate or you might just prefer a more modest neckline. Consider that cowl necks can add curves to a small chest by adding volume, but can also camouflage a larger bust. Crew necks typically flatter small to mid-sized busts. Turtlenecks and mock necks flatter slender necks. Sweaters come in a wide range of fabrics, from natural fabrics like cotton and wool to manmade (less expensive) fabrics like acrylic and polyester. If you find yourself itching in a sweater, acrylic or wool are likely the culprits. Research shows that it is very rare to have an actual allergy to wool. However, traditional wool has thick, coarse fibers not intended to be worn directly on the skin and can cause Benadryl-worthy itching. If you're not truly allergic to wool, but you like natural fabrics and need warmth, try merino wool or cashmere. Merino wool is from a species of sheep (conveniently named Merino sheep) and cashmere is obtained from goats. Both are known for their thinner, finer fibers and are meant to be worn next to the skin. Then there's alpaca, which is a durable, luxurious fiber that is soft and silky. I've included a few classic, stylish sweaters below.
Now that you've "herd" all about tops, I'll give you the scoop on baahhh-ttoms next time so you're not walking around in public with no pants on. Got questions? Want to know what works best for your body type? Leave a comment or get in contact with me. If you haven't subscribed to the blog yet, do it now so that you can receive a free wardrobe essentials checklist, plus get notifications when the next blog post goes live.
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