Monk Strap Loafers

I'd never really noticed double monk strap loafers until Lizzie Garrett Mettler of Tomboy Style mentioned last month that they would, like oxfords, be the next must-have menswear for women. Sure enough, J.Crew has a great new pair of monk strap loafers for 25% off and, of course, they're already backordered.

via Tomboy Style

Back to Basics: Raglan Tee

I love a raglan tee, inherently athletic and perfect for any tomboy's closet.  They can be dressed up or down and are definitely made for weekends.

Caroline Ventura, Blair Eadie

Ideas for a Raglan Tee:

American Apparel:

Burgundy, Navy

Back to Basics: Classic White Shirt

I've been searching for the perfect white shirt.  One you can dress up or dress down.  So far, it looks like J.Crew might be the best bet.

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Ideas for a Classic White Shirt:

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Back to Basics: Military Jacket

I love how a military jacket can pull together an outfit.  It's a great basic to wear over a dress to tone the sweetness down or over any shirt and jeans.

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Ideas for a Military Jacket:

ASOS, Gap

Back to Basics: Midi/Maxi Skirt

There is something refreshingly easy about a skirt.  It adds fluidity to any outfit and can dress up an otherwise drab day.  They add a dose of whimsy to any wardrobe.

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Ideas for a skirt:

 

Cheap Monday, French Connection

Back to Basics: Biker Jacket

I love the cut of a biker jacket.  It adds dimension and movement to any outfit.  It also lends a certain toughness, which is indispensable for any wardrobe.

Dorthea Barth Jorgensen, Anais Pouliot

Ideas for a biker jacket:

Free People, ASOS

Back to Basics: Slip Dress

There is no easier way to create impact than a slip dress and minimal accessories.  The perfect go-to summer outfit.  

The Sartorialist, Stone Cold Fox

Ideas for a slip dress:

Rory Beca Slit Dress, Rory Beca Fishtail Dress

Back to Basics: Blazer

It's an easy way to dress up any outfit and add polish.  Blazers are incredibly versatile and a great addition to any curated closet.  I just received a Zara blazer for my birthday and I love it.

See Jane, Late Afternoon

Ideas for a basic blazer:

ASOS Boyfriend Blazer, Club Monaco Manhattan Tex Blazer

Back to Basics: Trench Coat

I've been looking at a lot of trench coats lately: the quality, fabric, style, and price. . .  They really are classic and add polish to any outfit, whether you go big with Burberry or small with H&M.  (I'm thinking quality with khaki and price with a brighter color.)

The Blonde Salad, Atlantic-Pacific

Ideas for a basic trench coat:

Burberry Brit Packaway Trench, J.Crew Icon Trench

P.S. How to cinch a trench coat.

Back to Basics: LBD

I'm trying to curate my closet, to have all the basics and a flexible wardrobe that is worth the money spent.  Sometimes it can be tempting to buy whatever is on clearance and lose focus on what can be functional and still aesthetically pleasing.

It's a well-known fact that every girl should have a little black dress.  They are always chic, sexy, and flattering. . . a true staple of any curated closet.
 

Holly Golightly, Alexa Chung

Ideas for a basic LBD:

Alice + Olivia Glitter Dress, Reiss Bridge Dress