Picture this: You’re late for school, still in your pajamas, racing to your closet to decide which top you’ll wear today. As you behold the many options hanging in your closet, waiting to be picked up and tried on, absolutely everything looks dated. That top you just got last week has already lost its charm, and those new tanks you were so excited to wear on a hot day suddenly seem like a waste of forty bucks. You look over each option with careful inspection and decide that the so-called relevant tops are no longer in use. As you reach the very end of your closet filled with the clothes that haven’t fit since eighth grade, you find it. Here it is… that one top you know you can always rely on.
Basic items or wardrobe essentials are the staple of most people’s wardrobes. These simple pieces help reduce overspending and wasteful tendencies, while promoting versatility . While there are many clothing items such as ‘mom’ and ‘boyfriend’ jeans, basic tank tops, short sleeves, and graphic tees that rarely go out of style, it is ultimately more about preference rather than following a specific trend. Everyone has their own comfort zone when it comes to the clothes they choose to express themselves in. Some people love bold, experimental outfits with vibrant colors, while others prefer a more simplistic style. Either way, it is less about the type of clothing style, and more about the way it feels on you.
While fashion is often cyclical, there are a few patterns that never seem to go out of style. Starting off strong, you can never go wrong with a simple black item. Black is a “safe” color because it can be paired with virtually anything. For example, a minimalist black top can fit any time of day and occasion with a little bit of accessorizing and styling. The color black and an intentional silhouette, radiates an effortlessly chic and mysterious vibe that can be dressed up or down. Another timeless pattern is florals. This pattern can be seen on dresses and cardigans made now and on other clothing throughout history. Flowers, symbols of purity, femininity, and beauty, have been captured on ancient Egyptian pots, Byzantine mosaics, Asian silks, and women’s clothing from the 1950s. They are a simple nod to the beauty of nature and will continue to be worn for centuries to come.
Unlike trendy items, timeless pieces promote longevity. Through eras of cheetah print, shoulder pads, and skinny jeans, these basics have never gone out of style. They are reliable and will never let you down. Timeless pieces have remained popular for so long that they don’t inherently remind people of a specific time. The key to long lasting popularity is functionality and simplicity. If done right, those two elements may be the key to curating a timeless wardrobe.
