These 12 items make over 24 easy Minimalist Wardrobe – Fashion Basic Ideas for women. It’s time to embrace mix n’ match wardrobes which provide full impact with minimal closet space requirements. A minimalist wardrobe also makes getting dressed in the morning so much easier.
Minimalist Wardrobe – Fashion Basic Ideas’
Business casual give you a lot of wardrobe flexibility these days…but you still need to look put together. The denim jacket is a great mix and match item which can dress down a formal pant or skirt. Also, inspires the Canadian tuxedo (denim on denim).
A basic black blazer is classic and evergreen. Wonder what to wear to the meeting? The black blazer.
A green trench-ish coat and neutral cardigan (oatmeal is a great neutral colour) gives a subtle pop of colour with the functionality of a decent outer layer.
T-shirts, tanks, and long sleeves? Everyone has them. Everyone wears them. So be minimal. Black and white…perfect mix n’ match items. You don’t need 5 of each. Invest in a well-made fitted shirt which will last you throughout the seasons.
Minimalist pants? Yes please!. Two pairs of jeans…one blue and one black. And if one fades…demote it to the weekend wear wardrobe and replace pronto if you wear jeans in the work place. Vegan leather/faux leather leggings and vegan leather/faux leather skirts are super on trend. And why not…they scream rock star style while whisper soccer Mom budget.
Where to shop these Minimalist Wardrobe basics…
This post isn’t sponsored by any brands or stores – just including the info on where to find the items above in case you fall in love).
long sleeve top
48 CAD – johnlewis.com
WearAll women s plus size shirt
18 CAD – wearall.com
Dorothy Perkins petite top
43 CAD – dorothyperkins.com
M Co plus size shirt
10 CAD – mandco.com
Simplex Apparel vintage shirt
26 CAD – ebags.com
Jakke blazer jacket
47 CAD – hm.com
Hooded coat
38 CAD – yoins.com
LE3NO blue jacket
47 CAD – le3no.com
Bodycon skirt
26 CAD – shein.com
Faux leather legging
17 CAD – rosegal.com
WithChic slim fit jeans
40 CAD – withchic.com
Topshop high-waisted skinny jeans
67 CAD – topshop.com
Angela @ Setting My Intention says
Im leaning more towards a capsule wardrobe using what I have right now. Its mostly been Decluttering what doesnt bring joy so far!
Parent Club says
I like that…”what doesn’t bring joy” — so perfect!
Shelley Seigler Merchant says
My whole wardrobe is built around black. That should make it small but no – I’ve got more pieces than I need! Going to have to pare down….one of these days.
Parent Club says
Thanks Robin. I’m covet-ing those leggings and skirt myself.
robin masshole mommy says
I think it’s so important to have a few key pieces that can be mixed and matched. Loving your picks.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love this post! Minimalist is exactly the word to describe my wardrobe. I like to keep things simple. It looks better and takes far less time in the morning.
Parent Club says
Simple is always best
Jeanette says
You have no idea how much I actually like all the stuff. I must be a minimalist when it comes to clothes because the more simple the happier I am.
Parent Club says
Me too. I prefer to accessories with a colourful infinity scarf then have 10 different colour tops to choose from.
Diana Rambles says
I love the idea of minimalists. These are great basics to have.
reesann723 says
I need to totally make over my spring wardrobe, so I will have to keep these ideas in mind!
lisa says
Boy, this is on my to get list! It’s time for me to update my wardrobe and I would love to have that blazer and that Bodycon skirt…so cute!
Parent Club says
Same here…I need to purge my closet and get some classic items like these
Melissa Chapman says
Your choices are so my style, with leggings and blazers I would love to have all of it. Anything to speed up the process of getting out is ok in my book
Jamie Yonash says
I don’t really have any kind of plan to my wardrobe. This does sound like a great idea and a way to cut down on clothing expenses by minimizing!
Cathi Crismon says
Oh my…. I love minimalism. And I have to say, I love every piece in your collection and that’s unusual for me.
Chantal Bernard says
I need to update my essentials! I need a new denim jacket – that is the most important.
Tara says
These are all great pieces. I may have a hard time minimalizing my wardrobe.
Amy Desrosiers says
I would consider myself a fashion minimalist too. The only issue is, my fashion choices are not as stylish as these are.
gingermommyrants says
I need to go through my closet and get rid of all the clothes I never wear anymore. I would love to have a more minimalist wardrobe. These are all great pieces to have.
Claudia Krusch says
I love the look of these pieces. I need to get a few jackets for my summer wardrobe. I like to have a few key pieces I work with.
Lisa Bristol says
I need to go shopping soon for Spring/Summer. I love the look of skinny jeans and a jacket. These are all nice pieces.
Shauna says
Minimalism sounds about like what I do. It definitely keeps getting dressed in the morning down to a minimum when I have to get 3 kids dressed, too.
Elizabeth Lampman says
I love the look of a jean jacket and leggings. There are a lot of benefits to having a minimalist wardrobe.
katrinagehman says
omg i love these looks! it’s awesome!
Emily says
I love capsule wardrobes! Thanks for linking up to #HomeMattersParty
Toni Dash says
These are awesome! I love these versatile pieces! My wardrobe needs an update! 😀
Shelley Zurek (@stillblondeaaty) says
You choices are a perfect travel wardrobe. Just jewelry, scarves and belts to complete the look.
Julie says
I dream of a super organised capsule wardrobe but I’ve never been ruthless enough. I like the idea of these basics, then you can add scarves and jewellery to liven it al up maybe.
krisha4444 says
This post totally makes me want to go shopping! this is definitely my style. Exactly what you have shown is what I like to wear as well as the items being black and white. I am all about plain black tees, tanks and pairing it with jeans or faux leather. I actually just got a faux leather skirt I am really excited about pairing with some of my casual items 🙂
Carole D. says
Now that I am no longer working, I clean up my closet and donated 5 big garbage bags of clothes and kept what I really like. I love the idea of basic fashion and mix and match.
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says
This would be a great wardrobe for me. I would trade most of the black for a dark charcoal though. 😉 Thanks for the tips! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
María P. Gómez says
I love the idea of minimalist, I have few clothes that can be combined with the rest and then scarves or necklaces as complements.
Thanks for sharing it with us at Sweet Inspiration
aliyadaya says
This looks like my closet! LOL!
Jennifer Liepin says
Wow. Girl, you are no joke.
This is a great, definitive list.
OMG you are a true workhorse and researcher.
SaraWrites says
I need a little more pieces to add to my wardrobe. A minimalist wardrobe is just my style. I have 2 denim skirts, 2 long dress shirts, and leggings. Pretty basic. I also don’t work out of the home or go out a lot. ^_^