I noticed something interesting while shifting all my summer clothes out of my closet and bringing my Fall/Winter clothes back up this weekend. While I bring a lot of new things in on a regular basis, I tend to wear the same basics over and over again as a base and make all new looks with these same items. My wardrobe at this point is pretty casual, as I’m just beginning to work part time outside of the home and my life as a stay at home mom demands an easier look. I like to be comfortable, but I also like to look put together and like I care about taking care of myself. I started thinking about the clothes I have in my wardrobe that really work for me for multiple occasions, and wanted to put together a list for you (with options under each choice, too. Let’s do this!

1) Jeans are something I wear almost exclusively. I favor a skinny jean, and the Rockstar brand at Old Navy are my go-to. They have recently redone their jeans and this newer version has a higher waist, and the fit seems to be more realistic. I love a jean with some distress, typically a ripped knee or two, and I often cut the bottoms at the ankle and fray them, or cuff them with ankle boots. I like a dark wash (above), a pair of black, and usually a white and gray, too.

I also have a pair of camo pants I bought a couple of years ago from Old Navy and always wear, that I have never seen there again. These are similar.

2) Ankle boots are my favorite type of boot, and the only kind I have besides my Hunter rain boots. Target is my favorite place to buy shoes, with these fringe ones above being a current favorite. I also love my Sam Eldeman Petty boots in Putty, and a pair of black buckled ones I got at Target years ago (similar option.) I really like that ankle boots look awesome with jeans, skirts, and even shorts in the Summer. I think they make any look a bit more edgier;)

3) A year or so ago I splurged on the Free People lace tunic (last worn here), and I have never regretted it. It looks great over anything, it has such pretty detail with the lace and ruffles, and I now need it in black. Ha. I also own a similar one from Target that is a near identical look.

4) I have a bit of a hoarding problem when it comes to hats. I like them for a pop of color or a bit of fun in the drearier winter months, and they also hide hair that is less than clean;) I like beanies the most, with Target (surprise!), being a fave for where I buy them. I like ones with pretty details like studded hearts, or a fun and trendy color like the one in burgundy I’m wearing above.

5) I’ve notice that I have a lot of shorts in my closet that pull double duty for me, both at home and at work. They tend to be a little oversized, are often a button up style, and can be tucked into a pair of black pants and worn with cute flats, or worn with jeans and boots (see above.)

6) I also have a bit of a jewelry obsession! I love that I can make a mostly boring look more exciting with some cute jewelry options. I’m obsessed with my Alex and Ani snake and feather bracelets, and I wear  a bunch of bracelets and earrings from Baublebar on a daily basis (these Phased out bracelets, this similar Constellation pendant necklace), as well as multiple studs in both ears that often mismatch.

7) Finally, I have a couple of fun faux leather items that I think add some edge to my look for certain occasions. I love these faux leather pants paired with a slouchy sweater or tunic top, a faux leather skirt (similar) that looks great with ankle boots and a crop top, and a great faux leather jacket for casual AND dressy looks.

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