Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Coordinate Your Basics

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If you recall last week's post about building your fall wardrobe, I promised that I would show you how some of the pieces could coordinate with each other. I started with just a basic white blouse. There are so many ways to wear a white blouse but for time's sake, I created only two outfits. 


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Another staple in any woman's wardrobe is a striped shirt. I created a dressy version with a pencil skirt to the left, and a more casual version with an army jacket and ankle boots to the right. I think the casual version is my favorite of the pair.


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A sweater in a neutral color, such as gray, acts as a building block for any outfit. It goes with any color and can be dressed up or down depending on your mood.

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Not every top has to be a solid color. Adding an animal print to a feminine blouse is a great way to add a bit of excitement to your wardrobe. 

There are multiple ways for all of these pieces to coordinate with each other. You will find that you can wear a single item many times but have it look different each time if you use different pieces with it. Once you have built the foundation of your wardrobe, you can purchase more trendy pieces here and there to give your wardrobe a little bit more fullness. 




21 comments:

  1. i love all ofyour picks and how you coordinated them with each other :)

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

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  2. Lovely Items!! I like the last combination! The leather jacket with printed blouse is perfect! Love it! Xx

    www.itchyedgy.com

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  3. This is a great post – I especially love the looks with the striped top. So cute!


    Sea and Swank

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  4. Love it, great ways to style those basics :)
    Brooke @ what2wear

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  5. great looks! my favorite is the first on the left with the blazer and pump and the grey sweater, jeans and smoking slippers! i can totally see myself wearing both.
    xoamy
    www.cupcakesncouture.com

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  6. I love the casual striped outfit with those ankle boots!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart Chicnova Giveaway!

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  7. I'm seriously swooning over the floral pants in the first set of outfits. So pretty! Love what you pulled together with all of these basic pieces!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  8. I love how you put together all of these outfits. Those floral pants are pretty awesome!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  9. What a great post! Lots of inspiration for my classics to get more wear! I love those floral pants!!! First thing that caught my eye!

    go for the glam

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  10. I'm in love with this post! My favorite look is the white blouse + floral pants... too cute :) I always see people mix-and-match clothes from their closets and create such fun outfits and get stumped when standing in my own closet door. *SIGH* Totally envious of your style! :)

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  11. Love these outfits you put together! Great way to show the versatility of different pieces.
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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  12. loving these outfits you put together!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  13. Gorgeous outfits and a brilliant tutorial!

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  14. these outfits are super cute! I cant decide which ones I like best!

    oliviamoone.blogspot.com

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  15. Awesome tips! I sometimes challenge myself to wear one wardrobe item multiple times per week. Really gets you thinking creatively :)

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  16. Vaery nice post!!! The tips will be helpful!
    i followed your site... follow mine??
    http://sweeneestyle.blogspot.com/

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  17. I love how you mixed some neutral tones and basics to make for some very chic looks!

    -Erin-
    http://onetwosummer.blogspot.com/

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  18. Amazing Looks! Love it so much!
    You have a new follower (Gloria Pepe 586 via GFC)! Hope you'll do the same, dear!
    Thank you!

    cecinestpasafashionblog

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  19. Wonderful combinations! I like each one of them individually, and together they are awesome!

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  20. Super cute looks! I'm obsessed with the stripes looks!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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