Before you start shopping for fresh, fun spring pieces, take some time to check your wardrobe basics. These are the pieces you reach for constantly—the ones that make everything else in your closet work. If they’re worn out, stretched out, or missing altogether, now’s the time to refresh them so it can be easy to #justgetdressed.
✅ Are your go-to layering tees, tanks, and tops in good shape?
✅ Do your favorite pants still fit well and feel polished?
✅ Are your neutral shoes and bags still looking fresh?
Once your basics are in order, everything else falls into place!
The (Not-So-Exciting) Secret to Effortless Style
The reality is, wardrobe basics aren’t the most thrilling pieces to shop for. They don’t have the instant “fun factor” of a trendy jacket, a pattern top, or statement shoe. But when it comes to making it easy to #justgetdressed, these are the real MVPs of your closet.
✅ They’re neutral—but your kind of neutral. Whether you lean toward black, navy, gray, camel, or ivory, these pieces create the foundation that makes mixing and matching effortless.
✅ They’re solid—patterns and prints are fun, but solids are what allow your wardrobe to stay cohesive and versatile.
✅ They’re seasonless & timeless—but let’s be realistic… truly timeless pieces are rare. Even basics evolve, so it’s important to make sure yours are current and not dating your look.
Need help figuring out what’s still working and what needs an update? That’s exactly what we do inside my
private style group (Spring launches very soon) and in my
1:1 Style Power Hour—I’d love to help!
And speaking of investment—these are the pieces worth spending on. Quality matters when you’re wearing something multiple times a week. A great-fitting pant, the perfect layering tee, or a beautifully made blazer can elevate everything else in your wardrobe.
I’ve rounded up my top recommendations in the
Elevated Building Blocks Catalog—check it out
HERE for my must-have basics that will make getting dressed
so much easier.
