TIMELESS BASICS you will have in your wardrobe FOREVER!
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- Опубліковано 1 вер 2021
- Recently I surveyed you guys and many of you said you want to keep your wardrobes looking current, but without having to shop for new things all the time. That made me think, that investing in a few great timeless pieces to create the base of your wardrobe should help with that!
So in today's video, I have listed my favourite timeless basics that will stand the test of time in your wardrobe. Throughout the video, I also share 25+ outfit ideas styling these timeless basics.
Like I said in the video, this is not a list of items that you need everything of! You need to establish for yourself what timeless basic pieces best suit your lifestyle and your personal style. I hope you can also find inspiration from the many outfit ideas shared in today's video as well.
Em xx
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I’d love to know what you consider to be a timeless basic piece in your wardrobe? Thank you for watching! 🥰 have a lovely day xoxo
Love all of your timeless wardrobe basics. My go-to wardrobe basic is JEANS 😂 I’m really working on expanding my wardrobe by narrowing down. Getting out of the thrift shopping trap. I need more dresses, new boots, and my dream staple is a Chanel handbag. You have an amazing figure so skinny jeans looks great on you. Love your secondhand Guess jeans.
Jeans and a white t shirt.
For me, these would be: Breton tops, skinny jeans, cashmere jumpers, trench coats, a good raincoat (indispensable UK weather :), and a good pair of ankle boots :D
Ballet flats. Love them and they give my outfits that Audrey Hepburn vibe. 💕
I consider as a basic piece the jumpsuit that you wearing in the video, pleaseee could you tell me where can i find it???
I LOVE how you addressed that it’s okay to wear something that isn’t on trend if you feel great in it. Glad I found your channel.
"buy less & wear more" yep, it's the goal.. thanks for this vid ❤
I am into stripes and polka dots in recent years. Timeless basics are awesome..but you know what? Anything you really like and feel confident in can be a timeless basic for YOU! I have several pieces that I have been wearing for over twenty years!!! Love your videos! Hope lockdown ends soon for you!
A white button up, linen shirt. Pearls. A well made white tee shirt. Ballet flats and classic loafers. Gold hoop earrings as well as golds studs. A medium weight neutral color long sleeve sweater, whether cashmere or cotton. A denim jacket.
These all sound perfect!! Just up my alley too 😍😍👏
Love the point you made about jeans and getting them in a cut that works for your body shape and that you love and feel great in. Being on the muscular curvy size its wide leg for me. I've always had a wide leg pair in my closet every decade and I go back to that cut time and time again despite whats "popular" at the time. Thanks for this reminder.
Yes exactly, you get it 💗 something that you are drawn towards because you feel comfortable & great in them. That’s timeless denim no matter what the trend 🥰✨ x thank you for watching
I'm on a weight loss journey, and besides the health benefits that I know I'm working toward, something that excites me is the idea of planning for a new wardrobe. I have a wool and cashmere coat that is possibly my favorite garment in my entire closet...I'll be sad the day I retire it because it would've become too large. BUT, now that I know what colors suit me best, instead of replacing it for one in the same soft tan color, I'll get one in a light shade of gray. The tan/camel one has served me well, but an icy gray would definitely go better with the teal, mulberry, raspberry, plum, rose, emerald, cobalt, burgundy, light blue, sage green, bright white, and navy hues my wardrobe is veering to.
I don’t care if teens say skinny jeans are out of style, these outfits will never go out.
Right? It’s never a good idea for grown women to worry about what teens think are trendy. Someday they’re going to look back at their fashion and laugh.
Ahhh Emily, you are simply the best. I love your outfits and the emphasis you place on finding our own version of the individual items you chose. Like you, I love cardigans too, more than jumpers. As a petite the oversized trend just does nothing for me, yes skinny jeans will remain in my wardrobe too. I have been replacing my go to pieces with better quality items recently ie: silk; cashmere; wool; linen; bamboo. I now recognise what will stay in my wardrobe, no matter what the current trends are. Stay safe and well 😉😊💓
Honestly , you have the best fashion content in the internet. And I've been following A LOT of creators. You are amazing!!!!! So so inspiring.
!!!! 🥰💗aw gosh, thank you so much lovely. I am so glad you’re liking my videos, thank you for your lovely message 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✨ xxx
this is a fantastic guide, i completely agree with you on almost all of those choices. i also really love how you stress that colour/ cut/ pattern can be different for each person. and i think another timeless piece is a brown leather/ faux leather sandal for summer
For me, a well fitted pure denim jacket (I’m not a fan of elastane) is a fantastic basic for me. It adds such a lovely casual vibe. It’s perfect for making an outfit look relaxed.
On the other hand, I find a classic trench coat/jacket helps me to add a bit more of a chic and classy vibe to a simple outfit when I need to dress up a bit.
Ps. I love your videos - you’re amazing 💜
Black cropped pants for summer, black trousers for fall/winter, black tee shirts and cardigans, are always a main part of my wardrobe. I love stripes and polka dots and leopard. My favorite color is red. Really enjoyed your video. I got some great ideas for when it cools down. ❤️
I recently found your channel and have been watching heaps of your videos.
I love that you focus on slow fashion and styling the clothes you already have! I have a tendency to over-shop so i am trying to change that and focus more on creative styling.
You are absolutely stunning and your outfits are always so chic. Love how relaxing your videos are too
Thank you for this; it's wonderful! I have several of these pieces (similar) and you've reminded me of how nice it is to just go with simple and elegant and classic. I may need to invest in a new cashmere or cardigan, but I can see how far it would go!
So glad I’ve discovered your channel!! I’ve been aspiring to ‘slow fashion’ for a while now without knowing it haha! I absolutely LOVE your style and your ethos of ‘buy less wear more’. Thanks for creating this channel Emily and for sharing your tips to help us dress better, save money, and create less waste for the planet! Xx
That black dress makes you look like a greek goddess. It's perfect for you :)
Make sure you check those hanging loops on the black dress, one is hanging out.
Love this video, Emily Elizabeth! You look fabulous in everything. I totally agree with you about the skinny jeans…I love them and wear them regardless of what’s the top trend. (Love straight and bootcut too.) I would add a leather jacket - blazer, motto, etc. to your excellent list. That’s always a go-to for me and there are so many options out there (vegan leather/faux leather). Cheers! ❤️
Hi Emily! Perfect pieces! 💙👏 the Sezane jumper looks so great on you! And I’ve seen it a lot lately but not fitting someone so greatly as it does to you. 💙
My current basic uniform that I feel amazing wearing is second hand silk button down shirts with jeans and kitten hills or my Veja. Very similar to the look with the linen shirt that you showed 😍.
Thanks for sharing it 🙏
A little tip for my fellow low contrast girlies:
I have fair, warm skin and quite low contrast between my feautures (ergo, light red hair, light eyebrows, light green eyes) so black objectively looks dreadful on me. Preferably skip black all together but sometimes wear black bottoms and accessories. Never tops though. Have to keep the black away from my face.
And speaking the black dress: Reserved for funerals. It just does not look elegant or elevated when it drains my features like that. BUT I have noticed that dark, warm gray or very deep and muted green have the same elegant effect on me that black does for people with higher contrast. So my little black dress is a dark, muted green (: you can always take these (very good) tips and tweak them to work for you.
I subscribed to your channel even before starting the video because I knew this is what I was looking for. Thanks ❤
I really love your channel and the way you look at fashion, we can see how much love and care you have for your clothes and I think that's the way we should look at clothes
I feel the same! I wear other style of jeans but I look good in skinny jeans so I’ll keep wearing them. 💕
Love this video! Definitely one of my favorites
Great video Emily! You never disappoint and I am always so inspired by your looks. I love that you don't care about trends. Glad you finally found the Sezane sweater you wanted! I find it so rewarding to finally find the piece I want after a long search. Last week, I finally found the oversized black blazer on my wish list for over a year. It was brand new with tags still attached and I paid the third of the price. This blazer is still sold by the brand but I did not want to pay almost 300$ for it. I am so glad I waited to find it second hand. I love your vintage black handbag. It's so pretty!
Ohhhh!! I’m so glad to hear this! Your patience finally paid off!!! 😍🤩 how good does it feel?! 😆🥰🥰 what is the brand of the oversized black blazer? Thank you for watching again lovely, it means the world 🥰💗✨🙏🏽 xx
@@EmilyElizabethMay I have to say I have been lucky in the last couple of years. The blazer is the oversized blazer from Everlane. I found the grey houndstooth version like new two years ago and I love it so much that I started searching for the black version as a blazer is my favorite basic. Yes, patience pays off!!!
So good!! Thanks!!
I just subscribed! I like that you have good style. and are natural with it and not flashy.
Me encantó!!! 😻
Hi Emily! I discovered your channel just recently and I simply love it! So many valuable tips and amazing styles shown… just wow. I can’t stop watching.
I wanted to ask you if you could make a video on how to dress if you have large breast area and the rest of the body two sizes smaller. It really stresses me out and I can’t find anything that looks totally good on me, and to be classy not trashy. I hope you can share some tips!
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wonderful video! I'm enjoying your channel. I'd love to know more about the 3 black bags you used to style with.
I’m a very neutral and basic girl and I have everything in your basics list. And yes to feeling good in non trendy clothes. I never follow trends anyway because my body shape (rectangle/dramatic/petite) never really works with most trends (hello bubble sleeves)
Love your channel! I just subscribed! 😄
Exactly my style, just need to refresh pieces. These types of clothes go with any age
Sezane leontine jumper got me good in this! Been ogling them for ages and seeing on you is inspiring for styling! I think that will be a timeless basic
Good tip on buying a coat
👌🙏🏽 you’re welcome. Thank you for watching 💗💗 xx
Love your style! Would you add links to your bags or do a video showcasing your bags.
Hi lovely! Thank you so much 💗 Both of my black bags from this video are 2nd hand 🥺 many of my bags are 2nd hand or old, but I would happily do a bag collection video if that’s still something you’d like to see 😌💗✨ xx
Love this video and your approach on fashion! Could you make a timeless basics video specifically for summer clothes/living in a warmer climate?
Thanks!! That's a great idea! I'll see if I can get something on my list 🥰💗 xoxo
You are just you… and that’s what I love.
You’ve loved stripes since you were three x❤️
Thanks Emily great video 👢
Perfect video 💕
Great video! Where’s that black dress from? I’d like to get something similar
I lime to have a black linen dress for summer and a long-sleeve knit one for winter. It’s not my best color, but it’s always chic, and I usually style them with something brighter around my face.
I like navy and charcoal for that reason. A black dress washes me out, but a navy dress makes me shine, and is just as classic.
Great video!!
Thank you so much for watching 🥰💗✨ xx
Where is the first black dress from? Thank you for all your beautiful advice
I have settled on the jeans I like and feel most comfortable in: a medium wash mom jeans look that I have to have altered so they are not too baggy for my frame (I am petite and slender). I like the slight extra ballooning up top for the sake of comfort so long as it is within reason. HOWEVER, you obviously don't live in LA because the last time I paid $15 to have ANYTHING altered was probably fifteen years ago!! Even shortening the hem of pants costs at least $20, and anything that involves tailoring of the legs is closer to $30 lol! However, it is worth it to end up with a look that really works for you.
The same here in Sao Paulo, but it worth when we know the jeans will last many years. I had a dark wash straight leg one altered a couple of months ago and it cost a kidney 🤪
$15AUD is pretty standard for shortening jeans or skinny/straight leg trousers. Yay, finally something that costs less here than elsewhere.
Thank you ❤️
You’re welcome 💗 thank you for watching xx
@@EmilyElizabethMay i’am your silent fan For long time now
I just love all your styles one of the best that I have been subscribed
Stay beautiful ❤️
Omg ur so good u deserve more subs
Love the black bag you use when you were wearing the black trousers and white shirt. Would you mind sharing the brand name or the link? Thank you. Love this video.
Hi gorge! Thank you 🙏🏽💗 Oh I wish I could share a link, this was bought from a charity shop. It is a vintage bag, but the brand is very hard to read, but I think it is Cawen’s . I’ve just googled “Cawen’s Vintage Bag” and and a few have popped up on Etsy 💗 xxx thank you for watching!
@@EmilyElizabethMay I agree! Your little black handbag is gorgeous!
Nelly, taking notes to make a 2nd. Vi es for denim, Since my Brody shape change a los, do for Medical issues, and jeans, I've been phising trigo and decimos hand. Tú en my shape for si se 4, and currently getting LEVIS 501 since the 90's to size 8 to 9, dependa of the Jean cut, and still styling the Lucky brand Jeans, thanks for the Sterling avise girl greetings from Baja California, México, and hugs for your hitty😘😽
You are welcome lovely 💗
It can be hard to find the perfect jeans when your body shape is changing as well, don’t be too hard on yourself 🙂 the Levi’s 501s are a great pair!! 👌 thank you for watching xx
Kisses back from my kitty 🐱 🐈 🥰 😚 x
Honestly speaking, these kinds of videos and clothes look good only on fit people. I struggle so much to find some bottoms that will fit me on my waist, and generally my tops bunch up and look bad on me. I am trying to lose weight but can't find my style or even a good style I can follow till then.
Sezane striped jumper looks so versatile! Does it run big? If you don’t mind me asking what size did you get?
I love Sezane striped jumper on you. what size you got it?
Looking for recommded charity shops to hit when in London..any favorites?
Can you do this for someone that is petite?
Thank you
I love the flower dress
I don’t have one yet. Looking for one for a while
See ya
Thank you lovely 💗💗💗 good luck finding the perfect floral dress 🥰✨ xx
@@EmilyElizabethMay thank you. I’ll try harder during the summer !
I think if you changed the blue jean to a white jean it would be more chic. I have done that and hardly ever wear blue jeans anymore.
Hey Emily, I know the wool coat you have is probably out of stock but I was just wondering what the brand is? Just so I can check out the other pieces they have! Thanks 😊
Oh my God I was searching the exact title of the video today
Haha really?! That’s awesome 🥰✨🙏🏽 I hope you liked it xx
Love it! New subscriber. Just a question. Can you do a video on the proper under garments for certain clothing items? Love your channel. -Britney 👍🏽
Thank you for subscribing Britney! 💗🥰 I think thats an awesome video to make and I have a lot to share on the topic! For sure I will put it on my list. Thank you for the suggestion xox
Can you let us know how you care for your cashmere? Tks
Where can you buy these beautiful ankle boots with leopard heels?
Hey beauty❣️ what size do you wear in the sezane jumper?😍
Hello lovely! 💗 I wear a size small! xoxo
Loved it! Except, PPL need support in their shoe's.... I have to buy quality products for my feet. I need traction & bed support. JACK RUSSELL makes great sandal type shoe's.
Thank you! 🥰🙏🏽 oh yes I understand. I have also found that Clark’s make comfortable shoes with good support that are quite stylish too 💗 xx
Jack Rodgers, was meant. Spenco, makes great flip flops. I'm still looking for SKETCHERS, Nike? white tennis shoe.
You are a delight.
1. Wool coat
2. A black dress
3. Skinny jeans
4. A button up shirt
5. A striped shirt
6. A jumper
7. A classic cardigan
8. A summer dress
9. A black dress pant
10. A cashmere jumper
11.Black ankle boots
12.Black trainer
13. Flats
🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you! 🥰💗✨
I’m in the US, what is your favorite on line/quality used clothing site?
Definitely Depop! I find a huge range on there personally 🥰💗
what is your body-shape? thank you! :)
What brand is the black dress pant?
Hi lovely. These are Country Road, they make a similar one now but not as long in the leg (a little cropped). Sorry I forgot to list them in the description! 💗💗💗 here they are…
m.countryroad.com.au/cropped-cigarette-pant-60252554-1
@@EmilyElizabethMay No worries! Thank you so much. I´ll check them out. Looking for the perfect fit dress pant
Tell me about your purse.
I recently lost weight and it about killed me to give away my wool coats, a gorgeous black one that I always felt glamorous in, and a red wrap that was a present from my daughter. They were so big that I looked like a clown.
Hello! I read your comment and couldn’t fell bad for the clothing because I genuine feel happy for you. My husband has been fighting against obesity (I don’t know if this is your case or not) but I know how difficult is to loose weight and how important is to be healthy. So dear, if you lost weight and is healthier now, go and buy a wonderful second hand wool coat full of history and enjoy it as much as you can. 💙
If it’s not your case, I really hope you’re healthy now anyway and loved. 💙
Congrats on your weight loss!
I'm finding it impossible to find the perfect black dress.
Washing machine..? Beside washing ballerinasin the washing machine , all good tips 😊
I think my most timeless basics are my long-sleeve silk shirts and midi skirts.
I disagree with the black dress. I don't really wear black other than as an accent colour on some accessories, etc. Black makes me look dour and washes me out. I do think having a any kind of dress that can be dressed up or down is a necessity, though.
I agree! I commented this on someone else's comment, but I think for my coloring (muted with cool undertones) navy and charcoal work so much better than black, and can be just as classic of a dress/pant/shoe.
Funny, I never find a pair of jeans that are not too long for Me, I thought that everyone were supposed to Taylor them because their allways come too long.
Striped is spelled with only one “p”
There is something so plain and vanilla about Australian an fashion, zero detail or intricacy
DO NOT buy from Organic Basics!!! I bought two t-shirts. It is way too boxy and the neck is very tight. When I wanted to return the items, I was told that I can only get store credit if I want to get a free return label, if I wanted the refund, I would have to mail the items back to Denmark and pay the mailing fee by myself. Then I was told that their system had some glitch that they could not create free return label even for store credit return. The worst purchasing experience that I have even had. Never, Ever, Buy from Organic Basics!!!