11 Wardrobe Must-Haves for a Minimalist

“All you need is Less. And better quality” ~ Ninon. 

The mistake women make is believing more is better and spending a lot of time and money shopping for more.

Minimalist fashion simply means having fewer clothes in your wardrobe that matches your personality and looks great on you. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of keeping up with fashion and trends, and don’t know what to do about it, stick with me.

As a minimalist, you don’t need to wear a new outfit everyday. The easiest way to figure out what you need to shop for and what to wear is to check out minimalist outfit ideas and work around them. 

Here are 11 wardrobe essentials to keep you fashionable and chic. 

1. Sneakers 

 Everyone needs a pair of sneakers in their wardrobe. It is the most comfortable and versatile pair of shoes.  

For a weekend look, you can never go wrong with a pair of sneakers and a classic denim.  For a Vacation look, sneakers combined with smock dresses or vintage dresses is quite elegant and care-free. The last bit is pairing office wear or a workwear outfit with solid sneakers. Perfecto!

2. Tank tops 

 No closet is complete without tank tops. You can layer them underneath your clothing. A perfect example is when it’s worn underneath a blazer or a jacket. You can also wear it as a vest on shirts to achieve a stunning result. They serve a great function in covering up private areas. Wear tank tops under transparent shirts or a lacy top. 

3. A Black Blazer 

 A pure black blazer should not be found missing in your wardrobe. A blazer is suitable for several occasions, both formal and informal. It can be worn with prints, shirts, tank tops, and turtlenecks. You have several options to choose from. Wear that blazer today and strut it! As they say, Style is attitude, attitude, attitude!

4. A Coloured Blazer 

Minimalism doesn’t mean avoiding colours. While black blazers can be worn with any colour, a coloured blazer is meant to elevate your look. Most times, a pop of colour brightens and transforms your appearance. As a minimalist, neutral colours such as white, brown and blue are safer options.

5. White Shirt 

I’m sure you have noticed a lot of style inspiration involving a white shirt. There’s something about white that screams newness, elegance and perfection. Now, all you have to do is to get the perfect white shirt. 

6. Belts 

Are your clothes looking oversized and not sitting right on your body? Belt it! Belts are must-have accessories because they make you look good. They serve several purposes in elevating your outfit and giving you a good shape. 

7. Graphic T-shirts 

 Graphic T-shirts are one of the coolest outfits you can have in your wardrobe. Talk about creativity, graphic t-shirts are your go-to. Another interesting thing is that you can show off your emotions and personality by wearing a customized t-shirt. I’ve seen t-shirts with words like “Living in Faith is the New Classy”, “The Future is Female”, and “God is Love”. 

8. A Black Bag 

 Bags can be a thing of luxury. This is why you want to get a bag with great quality and versatility. You do not need to buy lots of bags to appear fashionable. A few good ones can serve a great purpose in your appearance and personality.

9. Slip dresses 

 Nothing screams elegant and sophisticated like a Slip dress. Wear your slip dress and put a blazer, denim or leather jacket over it, think of wearing a top underneath, or style your slip dress with a white shirt. The options are numerous. 

10. Neutral Coloured Heels 

 Whoever said “You can wear anything as long as you put a nice pair of shoes with it”, was telling the truth. Yes, you might not be a lover of heels. However, they come in handy for interviews, events, dinner dates and rare occasions where you need to appear dressy. It is cost-effective and less stressful to pick heels that match everything 

11. Denim

Hold up, there’s a reason this came up last on the list. Denim is always in voke, you can wear it all year round. As a minimalist, a few good denim can save you a lot of wardrobe stress because it goes with everything.