14 The Essentials
We caught up with USQ alumna Peta (@traineemama),
to bring you the latest article of uni style.
Making your wardrobe go the distance.
A killer wardrobe these days is less about stocking the rails
and shelves with on-trend, season-specific clothing than
it is about creating a collection of clothing that allows
you to layer and accessorise using items appropriate to
the temperature and current trends. This is the essence
of a trans-seasonal or capsule wardrobe.
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Your base collection should contain quality items that
you love and will wear regularly, but remember, quality
doesn’t have to mean expensive. The price tag should
only be part of the consideration when choosing items
for your trans-seasonal wardrobe. A cheaper-priced item
from a supposedly-inferior brand that fits you perfectly
and makes you feel fantastic is far more economical
cost-per-wear-wise than a seemingly high-end brand
item that doesn’t.
Neutral and black-toned items as well as denim are
timeless and will remain in your collection for a long
time. Specific base items will vary from person to person
both in style and colour, but to make your wardrobe go
the distance year-round, for any weather or occasion,
try to find your ultimate version of each of the following:
1. Light-wash denim jacket
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2. Pretty dress
3. Fabulous pair of boots
4. Leather jacket
5. Strip