1 Base Outfit, 5 Ways

While I certainly don’t have a small wardrobe, I love the idea of capsule styling and maximizing the number of different looks using a few piece! A few tips and guidelines that I follow:

Base Layer

1. Spend time finding basics with the right fit. A well-cut tee and fitted black pant that hits at a versatile length go a long way.
2. Figure out a few easy, comfortable 2-piece “base” outfits that work for your lifestyle and make getting dressed each morning quick & easy. Given the cold Boston weather and my casual lifestyle, my go-to base lately is pair of straight jeans like the Levi’s ribcage and my black Heattech turtleneck. As the weather warms, this will shift to a bodysuit tee and a straight crop jean.
3. Shop intentially for layers or a “third piece.” These will create different useful combos with your base, and a third piece can be as simple as a striped sweater tied over the shoulders. Some must-have layers for me are a relaxed blazer, trench coat, short textured jacket and a cardigan jacket. 
4. Invest in accessories that can elevate or add personality to your looks. Looking at these 5 outfits, one thing I’d do differently here is incorporate some color. I recently added a red purse and red shoes to my wardrobe, and think those would’ve taken a few of these outfits up a notch!