My Go-To Online Stores for Basics/Essentials

Hey y’all. I know it’s been a long time since I last posted on my blog, I can’t even begin to express how sorry I am that it’s been as long as it has.. There’s just been so much going on in the world, and quite frankly, I haven’t been taking the time to write like I should. I made a promise to myself that I would stop making excuses, and start being more consistent. So here I am with another blog post on how to get your wardrobe started.

In my first blog post I gave you guys some tips on how to find your own personal style, as well as sharing my style development throughout the years. Right now we’re going to focus specifically on Tip #2: Finding Your Wardrobe Essentials. Clothing items that go with everything, and make your day-to-day styling so much easier!

If you read the title, which you all should’ve, you know this post isn’t exactly about finding your wardrobe essentials. I’m just going to be sharing my favorite online stores to buy them. I haven’t posted since March, so I figured any blog post is better than no blog post. Plus it gives me some time to write my next one, which will be all about how to find your wardrobe essentials and basics.

Wardrobe essentials or “basics” are clothes that you can wear with trendier items, and will wear time and time again. They can take you from one season to the other with the right accessories. They’re the building blocks to your wardrobe, and without it, your closet will lack substance. I can definitely say that in high school I had no idea what essentials were, I just knew what I liked and what looked good on me. I’ve been obsessed with buying wardrobe basics for the last year, and I’ve noticed a major improvement in my style since. These stores have been my go-to, and hopefully after you finish reading this, you check them out!

First I’m going to start off with Pretty Little Thing, it’s no secret that they’re one of my favorite brands. They’re based in the UK, and they have a wide range of styles, not to mention they’re affordable. A few months ago I discovered that PLT has their own basic section. Whether you have the website of the app, if you click on “Clothing”, then scroll down until you see “PLT Ranges”, at the very bottom you should see “The Basics.” You’ll find tons of clothing items that may not look like much, but it’s all about the styling! If you know me you know I LOVE crop tops, I have so many of the same crop tops just in 20 different colors. I honestly wouldn’t blame you if you went to their website or the app right now to see for yourself.

Next we have Zara. Zara has the best basics, and they’re crazy cheap! I have so many tank tops in various colors that were only $5.99. Cute crop tops that range from $7-$19, it’s a little harder to work your way around their website or app if you’re not familiar with it. If you haven’t really shopped at Zara before try typing in key words like “tank tops,” “crop tops,” or go to the “Sale” section and find what you’re looking for.

Naked Wardrobe is another great place for basics. Started by 3 sisters, and based in Los Angeles. They’re not as affordable as the first two stores, but they’re always having sales. They have $25 Tuesday’s, $15 Friday’s, along with their seasonal sales. The brand is very simple, but sexy and the quality is AMAZING! Very durable, and perfect for your everyday activities. A lot of celebrities like J.Lo, The Kardashians, Lori Harvey, Winnie Harlow, and Ciara have worn their pieces.

I saved the absolute best for last! Joah Brown is a random brand that I found on my explore page on Instagram. I was scrolling through their feed, and there were so many things that caught my eye, so I decided to try them out. I’m not going to lie to you guys, they are pretty expensive, but you do get what you pay for. The quality is top tier, and this brand became one of my favorites in little to no time. They’re also based in Los Angeles, and their brand is all about comfort. Their style is adaptable and subtly sexy with a tomboy flare. They believe that you don’t have to dress feminine to look sexy, and I’m telling y’all right now, they proved exactly that! I feel and look so good in their clothes, I could live in them! Although they’re not affordable, I guarantee that if you visit their website, you will see something you have to have.

No matter your age, wardrobe essentials are a MUST. You can never go wrong with essentials, because they are classic and timeless. They are the OG’s of your closet. Soon (very soon) I will share my wardrobe essentials with you, how I found out what they were based on my style, and tips to help you find yours. Hopefully you guys check out these brands, and if you have any questions don’t be afraid to ask!

Xoxo,

Chan