50 | The Lion King
Lifestyle | Fashion
WARDROBE
ESSENTIALS
FOR EVERY
WOMAN
By Amaka Agu
Your closet has seen trends come and go but
there are key pieces that will never go out of
style or lose their appeal. Here are the top 15
items your wardrobe should never lack.
1. Perfect
White Tee
It does not get any
more classic than
a white t-shirt. The
best styles are
super soft and
have a relaxed,
lived-in fit. These
are a perfect
complement to
any outfit.
7. Sunglasses
These are essential,
practical and cool
– a pair of the right
frames can add
a playful touch
to any outfit, no
matter the season.
3. Tank Top
A tank top is an extremely versatile
clothing item for women. You can
cover it up with a black blazer or a
cardigan for formal occasions, dress
it up with a scarf or a neck piece for
those trips to the mall or just wear it
plain when you’re heading to the
beach or about to call it a night.
11. Ballet Flats
They are equal parts chic
and comfortable! Use them
to dress up your jeans and
button-down combination,
and then seamlessly
transition that same pair to
a cocktail dress for night.
6. White Button-
Down Shirt
A classic cut white
button down shirt can
add a crisp polish to
both your work and
evening outfits.
15. An Elegant
Blazer
A blazer works with almost
any outfit, it can tie in your
entire work outfit, can
be paired with jeans or
a dress – both practical
for the weather and can
immediately add the cool
factor to any outfit.
12. Stripped
Shirt
Add a bit of
drama to any outfit
that would have
worked with a plain
well cut shirt – and
substitute it with a
stripped version.
2. Large Tote Bag
Fit everything you need for a
full day – and still be stylish with
a large variety of Tote bags to
take you from day to night.
5. Classic
Black Pumps
When it comes to
shoes, black pumps
are perhaps the
most reliable and
versatile option.
Sophisticated and
sexy, they are
perfectly suited for
almost any outfit
and occasion.
8. Pencil Skirt
The good news about
the pencil skirt is that
it is moving, out of
office-only, territory.
This piece can easily
transition to after
office hours when
paired with a slinky
silk cami or t-shirt.
14. A Lttle
Black Dress
No item is more of
a blank slate for
accessorizing and
styling yet completely
chic on its own. It is the
perfect dress for the
odd days you do not
know what to wear.
10. Classic Black Pants
Every girl needs one pair of black
pants that will always make her feel
good. They can be worn with anything
from silk, to chiffon to Ankara, at night
or at day – the most essential item
every woman must have.
9. Dark Denim
Not only are they
super slimming
(no matter the
silhouette), they also
work for a wider
range of events
than other washes.
13.
Statement
Necklace
Add colour,
class and a bit
of wow to any
factor with
one simple
statement
necklace.
4. Wrap
Dress
A perfect easy
one piece that
can take you
from a lazy
brunch with the
girls to the most
talked about
wedding. With a
variety of prints
to choose from,
you can never
go wrong with a
wrap dress.
