In the What You Need In Your Closet blog post, I talked about how you may want to use essentials as your full wardrobe or you may want to leverage the pieces as the foundation of your wardrobe. Let's dive into why these tops are a must-have.
Tee Time
Basic tees work as a classic staple, whether simply paired with jeans and accessories, or worn as the matching piece to printed pants and skirts. I recommend having a white tee, black tee, and simple striped tee in your wardrobe.
When looking for a tee that will flatter your figure, first give attention to the neckline. V-necklines are a universally flattering style, meaning they work well for any shoulder width, bust size, and body type. Crew necks (the round style, cut right around your collarbone) work better for small to mid-sized busts. However, I'm a strong believer of wearing whatever you feel best in. When shopping for a quality tee online, next you'll want to read up on the product description to understand the fabric used and the intended fit. If you want it to be super stretchy, make sure spandex or elastane is listed in the materials. Polyester is sometimes used for tees because it contains wrinkle-resistant and moisture-wicking properties. Rayon, often used in soft jersey tees, tends to offer great drape. If the tee is described as slub, it means it will get more and more of a worn-in look as you wear it. This Z Supply tee is the only slub tee I've been able to wear literally for years without getting those mysterious, tiny holes in the fabric. If it's important to you that the fibers of your tees were grown on virgin soil, fertilized only by unicorns, I'd say maybe check for 100% organic cotton at least. Knit Happens
A knit top or sweatshirt is a go-to piece for those times you just need something cozy - road trips, running to The UPS Store to drop off your 50 Amazon returns, or getting out of your PJs at noon, but not wanting to put on real clothes. (Don't put shame in my game.) Go for a neutral color so you can use it as a timeless staple.
(Cami)sole mate
A camisole (often just referred to as a cami because honestly, who can be troubled to use extra syllables) can be worn stand-alone as a sexy date night piece or it can be layered under a blazer, kimono, cardigan, or that plunging deep V-neck sweater you want a little more coverage for. If you don't own a cami yet, I'd start with a black one. Here are a few of my faves...
Next blog post, I'll cover shirts and sweaters to complete the essential tops in your wardrobe. 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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