Previously, I gave you 5 basic pieces that could easily be incorporated into your work wardrobe and could even be used for “play”. Now, let’s take those 5 basic pieces and ADD SOME FLAIR!
You can never go wrong with the basic pieces. They ARE a STAPLE. But, let’s bring these staples to “life” a little bit:
1. Pencil Skirt. An item that can easily become a focal point of your outfit by adding ruffles, textures and/or embellishments.
www.michaelkors.com Animal Print Pencil Skirt
2. Light Wool/Gabardine Dress Pants. Pants in a print, texture, or color can breathe life into a basic pants/shirt/cardigan ensemble.
Tweed Wool Pants
RED Gabardine Pants
3. Cardigan. Adding embellishments freshens up any basic (boring) cardigan!
Ruffled Cardigan Sweater
Embellished Cardigan Sweater
www.nyandcompany.com for both cardigan sweaters
4. White Button Down Shirt. Change colors! Make it pinstripe, don’t always stick to the basics!
Pinstripe w/ ruffles button down
Plaid button down
www.nyandcompany.com for both shirts
5. Sheath Dress. Think back to the days of Jackie O. A simple sheath is ALWAYS in style. Again, why not change it up from the basic black or the basic shape!
Jacquard Sheath Dress
Cowl Neck Sheath Dress
Now, don’t you think these are a little more fun than your 5 basic pieces that I previewed earlier in an article? Smart Staples: For Work and Play! Yet, when you look at these items, ultimately, they are still your 5 basic pieces, BUT WITH FLAIR!
For solutions on HOW to use these key pieces (with flair), please feel free to contact me through my website at: www.stylishstepmom.com.
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