Article: These will provide a reliable and fashionable base that you can build dozens of outfits on. Go for versatile staple pieces that you can dress up or down to fit different types of occasions. When choosing your staple pieces, avoid fads and focus on selecting items that flatter your body type and reflect your personal style. Staple pieces will vary according to lifestyle and personal style. A few great examples would be a sharp black blazer, a pair of skinny jeans that fit you perfectly, a well-made hoodie, a pair of neutral colored ballet flats, a solid toned sweater, dressy black trousers, patent leather dress shoes and a pair of black or brown boots. Everyone cycles through t-shirts, tank tops and other basic items every year, but try to also pepper your wardrobe with some quality items that are well-made and that will last you for several seasons. Since quality garments tend to be more expensive, get the most mileage out of them by selecting basic pieces that never go out of style. For example, instead of buying a new jacket every fall, spend a little extra cash on that black leather jacket you've been wanting. It will last you for years and always be fashionable. A cashmere cardigan or sweater, while on the pricy side, will always look sharp and the quality material will endure for years. Choosing outfits is much easier when almost everything you have can be mixed and matched. Go for items that are solid colors so that they are interchangeable. When you do buy patterned shirts, ties or dresses, make sure you have multiple ways you can wear them to get several different looks. For example, if you buy a floral printed dress, make sure to have a few different matching cardigans in a solid colors, a few pairs of different colored tights, and a colorful belt or two already in your wardrobe. Or, if you buy a colorful neck tie, make sure you you have a few different dress shirts and suits it will match. Not only can you get multiple looks from that one dress by changing up the accent pieces, but those accent pieces will also match other outfits in your wardrobe. Picking out an outfit is so much easier when you can find what you're looking for quickly and easily, so get organized. Group similar items together, and then color coordinate them. For instance, put all of your skirts or dress pants together in one section of you closet, and then arrange them by color. You may also find it helpful to create sections in your closet based on function. Group together all of your work clothes in one area, your casual t-shirts and jeans in another, workout clothing in another, and so on. If you have storage space, removing seasonal clothing from your closet when not in use can help you better organize things. For example, when summer comes, store your sweaters and coats out of the way. This will open up your closet and make it easier for you to pick out outfits.
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Invest in staple pieces. Choose quality items over quantity. Buy pieces that can be easily mixed and matched. Organize and color coordinate your closet.