Top Five Wardrobe Essentials for Women
Do you love shopping for clothes or dread the thought of it? We’ve been on both ends of the spectrum and when it’s something you dread doing, there is no fun to be had! Part of the reason we think some women don’t enjoy shopping is that we struggle to find clothes that fit just right. Or we buy something and then can’t figure out what to pair it with. Sound familiar? We wanted to give you ladies five wardrobe essentials that would help you on your next shopping trip, or help you decide what to wear on the daily! We were so happy to collaborate with Sunayna , a Winnipeg personal shopper who specializes in teaching the everyday woman how to love and dress their body. She provided us with a great top five wardrobe essentials and Kayla and I went to our favourite Winnipeg Boutique, Mad About Style, to show you some fashion inspiration!
“Do you spend way too much time staring at your closet wondering what the heck to wear? I’m here to tell you you don’t have to! Hi! I’m Sunayna and I’m a personal shopper here in Winnipeg teaching and showing the everyday woman how to look and FEEL amazing in the body they have now! All you need is a few wardrobe staples. Let’s start!
1. High Waisted Skinny Dark Denim - A pair of amazing jeans in a dark wash is your go to. This is what you are going to grab almost every day to wear. I say dark denim because it goes with everything. Literally everything. You can dress it up or down, your choice. Hell, you can even sleep in them. Why high rise? A high rise smooths out the midsection (cue the wine cheers) and a skinny leg is a classic. You can even wear your ankle or knee boots over a skinny leg which is a total must if you live in Winterpeg.
2. High Waisted Black Leggings - No, I don’t mean yoga pants. I mean a regular pair of black leggings. They are so comfy but also so versatile! Pair it with a tunic dress (yay to maximizing your wardrobe), or a longer shirt. Just add a cardigan or coat over top and boom! You just put together an amazing wardrobe in two minutes flat.
3. Tee (Short and Long Sleeved) - Start by looking for tees in some neutral colours such as white (careful Mamas, applesauce on your tee isn’t the look we are going for), black, navy, camel, or brown. Then try incorporating a classic yet neutral pattern like a stripe. Remember, a pair of well fitted jeans, a tee, and a cardigan is such an easy yet chic outfit.
4. Long Cardigan - I say longer in length because it looks way more chic than those shorter, buttoned cardigans your grandma wears. A long cardigan is an essential layering piece and is also sleek and stylish. Grab this to wear over anything and everything! Don’t forget to add accessories such as a scarf to add dimension to the outfit!
5. Coat/Jacket - Personally, a great coat/jacket is a must have for any wardrobe. Whether it’s a classic trench, denim jacket, blazer, wool coat, or stylish yet functional winter coat, a coat/jacket can elevate any outfit. The best part? Spilt your meal on your outfit? No problem, throw over that coat or jacket and no one will ever know. Yasss.
Remember, you don’t need a lot to have a fantastic wardrobe. All it takes is a few, classic pieces and knowing how to mix and match them! So go on, conquer your wardrobe and look like the amazing person you are. You owe it to yourself. “
A big thank-you to Sunayna for her fashion expertise in writing this article. Her services include personal shopping, wardrobe consulting, private shopping parties as well as teaching the Master Class for Mamas. Follow her on Instagram or email her at houseofnayna@gmail.com.
Thank you to Mad About Style for allowing us to come in and photograph some of their pieces! If you are not from Winnipeg, have no fear! They have a wonderful online selection which can be found at www.madaboutstyle.ca
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