Spring Closet Essentials + Amazon Looks for Less
Building a well-curated closet begins with essential pieces that serve as the foundation of your wardrobe. Classic staples like a tailored white shirt, well-fitted jeans, and a timeless blazer are indispensable for their ability to mix and match effortlessly, ensuring you're always dressed appropriately. Once you've established this solid base, you can elevate your style by incorporating interesting and unique pieces—such as scarves, a statement belt, or fun, interesting shoes. These “extra” pieces should express your personality and add a touch of flair to your looks.
Today, instead of styling a blazer and blouse (which I’m sure most everyone already has), I decided to talk about white jeans and an army jacket because these are two of my most worn pieces in the spring and even in fall. An army jacket is about as classic as it gets and comes in so many different variations. I recommend getting a basic one to begin with because it’s much easier to style.
Also…I’ve also linked so many pairs of white jeans that I think are fabulous in case you’re in the market for a new pair or two!
The closet essentials in this look include white jeans, an army jacket, flat Mary Janes and a statement necklace.
Having a solid foundation of essential pieces can make styling outfits enjoyable and easy. Here are a few outfit ideas using these basic closet essentials for spring (with a few additions to mix it up)! I’m adding in a few “embellished jackets” just for fun!
Casual Chic - white jeans, leopard print top (also love this one and this one), army jacket, gold hoop earrings, a bold statement necklace, sneakers or ankle booties on a cool day and Mary Jane flats on a warmer day.
Effortless Elegance - white jeans or a leopard print skirt, a black or white short sleeve tee, army jacket (or switch the green for this fabulous leopard one), statement bracelet or a bracelet stack, transparent or black block heel sandals (these kitten heels are also fabulous)
Spring Layering - white jeans, lightweight knit sweater (love this black one) and consider a trending pastel one, army jacket, scarf, fun jewelry and loafers
Weekend Ready - white jeans, fun tee, army jacket, leopard print accessories (belt and/or bag (more affordable here), bold statement earrings, sneakers or espadrilles.
Office Appropriate - white jeans, a structured blouse, army jacket, leopard print shoes, handbag and classic jewelry
With just these essential pieces, you can mix and match to create many stylish outfits that will take you many places. Enjoy experimenting with your wardrobe!
And…for all of the Amazon shoppers out there, here are a couple of looks that are perfect for spring with lots of closet essential pieces!
I’m including a boutique with everything linked in this post…I’ve added a few comments that might be helpful! Enjoy…
As we speak, my house is full of men, as is a daily occurrence lately! Two of them are installing a Sonos sound system and the others are painting and adding trim. We are coming along! I promise a huge blog post with pictures and links to everything I’m using in the new space VERY SOON! Next week on Friday, I’m spending the day putting clothes in my closet. I’m going to get the dogs, close myself in the room and bring in one rack at a time…try everything on and then if I decide to keep it, I’ll hang it up or put it in a drawer! I cannot wait for Friday!
Life has been very chaotic lately with everything going on and I haven’t had time to answer your comments, but I have been reading them so please keep them coming and next week, I’ll respond to them all! I’m headed to Richmond to visit Rebecca tomorrow and can’t wait to see my little granddaughter Stella! I still have a post coming out tomorrow at 10 so be sure to check back!
Thanks for reading today…
~XOXO Suzanne