Styling Basic Black Four Ways
My wardrobe consists of roughly a dozen tops, three/four bottoms and about fifteen blazers (which I collect-I have two which I've been using for over 12 years). I love the idea of a limited wardrobe where every piece is used, loved and works together. I tend to give away things I don't think are perfect for my style and also give away something every time I buy a new piece, thereby limiting the number of outfits in my closet. It's challenging and interesting trying to create different looks with a few choices, which I try to do by changing up my accessories.
Although I am less strict in my acquisition of accessories, I still give it some thought before buying, unless I find a piece I instinctively love and have to have. Like my blazers, most of my accessories have been in use for many years, but I am always on the look out for unique designs whenever I am out shopping locally/when traveling.
Here I have paired a basic long tank and leggings with four sets of accessories, most of which are interchangeable enough to create still more variations.
From left to right:
Faux leather leggings:
Miss Selfridges, Tank:
Max
Bags: Brown and black sling bags:
Tibetan Plaza, men's leather pouch:
Musk; clutch:
Be Yourself (Sydney)
Sunglasses:
Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani and
InMark
Jewellery: wooden and turquoise bracelet:
a gift, turquoise and gold earrings:
Amrapali, studded belt, cuff and bracelet:
Commercial Street (Bangalore), zippered necklace and spiked ring:
Indra Market (Bangkok), stacked rings:
Forever New, faux pearl necklaces:
Indra Market (Bangkok)
Shoes: Flats:
Paprika, trainers:
Adidas, low heel boots:
Marks and Spencers, heels:
Charles&Keith
