The 12 Key Wardrobe Staples Your Closet Is Missing
by The Candidly Team
Let’s keep things simple. We all know getting dressed is a nightmare.
These 12 wardrobe staples make it less of a nightmare.
Apparently, wearing clothes that look good, feel good, and make us feel good about ourselves, can make getting dressed…enjoyable?
Who knew?
1. A&F Curve Love Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jeans
THESE. JEANS. ARE. AMAZING. If no jeans fit you, honestly, try these jeans. See them in action here. And yes, Abercrombie is good now. We were shocked, too.
Find out more about why we love it here.
2. James Perse Ribbed Knit Tank
This tank is ribbed, so the stretch is deeply flattering. It is cut perfectly in the arm-hole so as not to slice your side-fat. It is slightly elongated so that long-torso’d ladies can wear it without fear of midriff exposure, but not so long that a little scrunching won’t look perfect on a shorter gal.
3. Universal Standard Kelsey Denim Jacket in Light Blue
The jean jacket is nothing if not an easy, low-key way to cover your upper arms if your upper arms make you sad sometimes even though your upper arms are lovely just as they are.
You can also throw it on over any dumb jumpsuit or long skirt or maxi dress and POOF! Suddenly you’re wearing an outfit. This one has a gorgeous hint of stretch so you never feel oppressed, and its casj, effortless vibe means you will always look stylish without seeming like you even tried to look stylish which is apparently the only point of clothes because fashion is dumb but we don’t make the rules.
Find out more about why we love it here.
4. ThirdLove 24/7™ Classic T-Shirt Bra
Finding an essential bra that works, that does its job, and that we all actually want has, until now, been virtually impossible. But, we found it. Over 47k reviews basically say the same thing: this one fits. Big boobs, small boobs, uneven boobs, it just works for almost everyone. It comes in sizes A-I (including half cups, whee!), has this near-magic memory foam in the cups which form fit so there’s no gapping, has the most comfortable straps on planet earth, and features a double layer in the back so there’s never a lump nor bump.
Find out more about why we love it here.
5. Marc Fisher LTD Zala Block Heel Pump
Possibly the most comfortable heels we've ever worn? Oh, and they blessedly come in a “wide” version, too.
6. Everlane The Pima Micro-Rib Scoop-Neck Tee
This is the shirt your wardrobe is missing.
First, it comes in a three quarter sleeve, which is infinitely more flattering than all those shirt sleeves that are cut at the widest part of the arm.
PLUS, it’s made of stretchy, ribbed fabric, which shirt-makers need to realize is the single most attractive fabric a lady can wear. The waist appears more nipped. The boobs seem more pert. The scoop neck is a lovely way to reveal the décolletage without a plunging V, and the wider neck often creates an illusion of an hourglass shape. We want all the colors.
Find out more about why we love it here.
7. Quince Fit & Flare Knit Dress
We cannot stress this enough:
This dress has pockets.
It also makes you feel like you’re still rattling around in your quarantine sweats, while looking like a floating, flowy, flouncy goddess.
8. Gap Body Breathe Hipster
Finding the correct underwear that makes you feel cute and sexy yet comfortable and free, is not unlike the riddle of the sphinx.
But we have cracked the code - specifically for women who have considerable junk in their respective trunks.
These undies (refuse to say “panties”) blessedly lack a restrictive, tight elastic at the top, thereby creating a natural stretch at the hip, so there could never be even a whiff of a muffin top.
Find out more about why we love it here.
9. Marc Jacobs Cruiser Leather Satchel
Your new, favorite, everyday bag if Jennifer Aniston is your perpetual style icon.
10. Gigi Pip Monroe Rancher
We firmly believe that every woman needs a chic, classic hat to cover up our lazy, unwashed hair, and this one comes in so many colors and 4 (!!!!) sizes. Plus, it lasts forever.
11. Andie Swim The Amalfi
Let us bombard you with some key details about why this swimsuit is so thrilling.
1. It comes in long torso. And it truly is long torso. The fit is unreal.
2. See those straps? See how lovely and thin they are? They’re extremely sturdy so they will absolutely hold you up comfortably, but their thinness is so impeccably flattering. Especially on a large bust.
3. We must reiterate: this. suit. covers. your. butt. Not sure when it became “cool” to have your entire rear end out when casually BBQing with your in-laws or dutifully participating in work “bonding” trips to various campsites with lakes, but we’re not having it.
4. Sizing goes from size 0 through 22 on this suit, and it fits true to size.
5. It also comes in a ribbed style (among other styles and colors) which has particularly magical quality where it creates gorgeous structure but never feels tight. And is especially flattering on curves.
Find out more about why we love it here.
12. Anthropologie Medium Silk Scarf
This simple accessory will take your shirt and pants, or blazer and skirt, or sweatshirt and sweatpants who are we kidding here, and instantly make them into intentional, but effortless, outfits.
Suddenly you will look like you “understand fashion” and “seem put together” and “appear as though you’ve spent more than 4 seconds thinking about your clothes that day.”
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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