Closet control : Key item #4

To have a gorgeous wardrobe is every fashionista's dream, having a huge variety of unique but on-trend ensembles at the ready is perfection. However to each wardrobe there are basics that are a must, no matter what you're personal style without these basics you're wardrobe won't be at its best, over the next few weeks I'll post various sections of the 'perfect' wardrobe with pictures, diagrams and helpful hints on how to achieve you're very own 'perfect' wardrobe.

This post is about the fourth key item which will help you build your 'perfect' wardrobe which is Black &White tops

Black &White tops are an essential in building your 'perfect' wardrobe because they're so versatile. You can dress them up or down and they're so simple. It's important to have a few different styles, cuts and shapes of black and white tops so you can easily suit them to the occasion you're dressing for. For example a vest top could be more formal, whereas a structured blouse is more formal. The best thing about black and white tops is the fact you can layer them so easily. 

When Shopping for Black and White Tops it's best to go for simple, plain tops. Buy different styles though such as tight, structured, flared etc. so you have few different options, here are my top 5 styles of Black and White tops...

 1. Vest tops 

These are essential for layering. You can wear them under a sheer blouse, tucked into a skirt, under a cropped shirt etc. There are so many different ways to layer them and they're so cost effective due to the fact they're not very expensive at all yet they last a long time and can be reused again and again in a variety of outfits. 

2. Blouses  

Blouses are important as they're more formal yet they can still be layered and dressed up or down. It's important to have both black and white blouses as you'll have a more options when choosing your outfit.

3. Long sleeved 

Long sleeved black and white tops are important because they perfect for layering. Also they're great to tuck into a patterned skirt, then team with a necklace and a knitted cardigan, or you could tuck into high waisted shorts, throw on a cropped jumper and some converse and you've got a casual look. 

4. Over-sized

Over-sized tops are great because they're very simple, versatile and comfortable; one of the most important factors in an outfit is how comfortable it is. Over-sized shirts can be worn in a variety of ways and are a simple piece to an ensemble. 

5. Short Sleeved 

Short sleeved tops are essential for layering and building up an outfit. They're also very useful for being a simple piece in an outfit  leaving the main piece in an ensemble to stand out. For example, if you wore a black short sleeved top and black tights with a wonderfully bright coloured Aztec print skirt, then the skirt would stand out due to the simple colour everywhere else. 

Black and White tops are essential to building your 'perfect' wardrobe because they can be dresses up or down, they're extremely versatile and they're brilliant for layering. Look at my example here of how you can dress up and down a plain black tee...

This shows how a plain black long sleeved top can be transformed easily. For a casual look, pair I paired it with distressed, boyfriend jeans, black high tops, a khaki overcoat and a gold chain. This look is simple, urban and comfortable - perfect for a shopping trip or walk around the park. My next look is more formal, I paired the simple tee with a pale pink bubble skirt, a pale pink clutch, black tights, pale pink heels and a gold collar style necklace. This look is girly, glamorous and cute, perfect for a dinner out somewhere fancy! 

So overall Black and White tops are should be versatile, simple and plain. This ensures they can be worn in a number of ways with a number of different garments, A few good ways to layer them:

-Tuck into a gorgeous skirt

-Wear under a skater dress

-Layer over casual jeans

I hope you this post inspires you and helps you on your way to creating your 'perfect' wardrobe

Love Dixie

:) xox