The Best Guide To Building A Workwear-Appropriate Capsule Wardrobe

Trousers are the first thing that come to mind when you think of adding basics to your wardrobe. We'd suggest stocking up on three to four pairs of pants in basic colours of black, brown, beige, white, and so on and so forth. If you love colours, and can learn to pair up a pair of pastel pink or purple pants with shirts, then why not!

Shirts are a no-brainer when it comes to workwear or even as a layering accessory. They instantly make you feel 'dressed-up' and are a must-have wardrobe essential. You can play around with solid-coloured ones, as well as light patterned ones. It's imperative to choose shirts that will go with multiple colours. To add variety, add different types of owning to sleeve style and length. 

T-shirts, solid or graphic, can be worn everyday with literally everything. Be it jeans or pants. Usually considered one of the most casual items of clothing, T-shirts are effortless and quite adaptable. You can throw on a t-shirt with a pair of jeans and sneakers for a casual run to the grocery store, and wear the same T-shirt with a pair of trousers and a blazer for a smart casual look. A good tip, when choosing T-shirts is to pick ones that you can style in different ways. Other than that, pick materials that are breathable and comfy, and will last you a long long time, like supima cotton. 

LBB-Tip: Brands that offer supima cotton like Uniqlo. 

Just like trousers, jeans too are a no-brainer when it comes to being wardrobe staples. Despite being someone who belongs to the no-jeans club (because I'd rather own ten pairs of yoga pants and leggings), there's no denying that jeans are the easiest way to get an outfit together in two seconds. And now, with loose, wide silhouettes taking precedence, it's easier than ever to wear jeans all day long, be comfortable, and look super stylish and dressed up. We'd suggest investing in two to three pairs of good denims that will last you a lifetime. 

This is a category that can be quite subjective and is completely up to what you like to dabble in. However ,when it comes to 'basic' options, you can never go wrong with a pair of sneakers, a super comfortable pair of sandals for everyday wear, and a pair of nude or black heels that go with everything. For accessories, we're big fans of studs and tiny danglers. For hair accessories, it's always a good idea to stock up on basic colour options of scrunchies and clips.