The Best Minimalist Wardrobe Essentials You Haven't Tried Yet
The great thing about a minimalist wardrobe is that at once it can feel modern and utterly timeless. Sticking to streamlined silhouettes dreamed up in luxe fabrics and adding in unique accessories is a winning formula for looking chic every time you step outside. Just look to women like Vanessa Traina, Barbara Martelo, and Nicole Warne, who are examples of this reserved take on fashion. They always have a command of the latest trends but wear them in a way that feels pared back and cool. To tap into this specific brand of minimalism, we took a deeper look at the pieces needed to pull it off.
Whether you’re a minimalist through and through or want to test out the look, we’ve pulled together some pieces you might not have tried out before. From sculptural jewelry that’s inspired by design to bags that are anything but ordinary to interesting takes on your everyday fashion essentials, these are the new minimalist wardrobe staples you’ll find in the closets of cool girls.
Go on to shop the pieces every minimalist fashion girl needs in her repertoire.
ELEVATED BASICS
Perfect tucked into a pair of simple jeans.Available in sizes XS to L.
Go for a Parisian look with this romantic shirt from Jacquemus.Available in sizes 34FR to 40FR.
We are loving the fun ring detail on this cropped sweater.Available in sizes S to M.
Try out a cool multicolored fur coat for your next fall look.Available in sizes XS to XL.
SCULPTURAL JEWELRY
We are loving the various prints and textures on these earrings.
Let these unique earrings shine with a simple white tee and denim.
POINTED SHOES
We are loving Manolo's classic kitten heels.Available in sizes 5 to 11.
Structured mules are everywhere this season. Available in sizes 6 to 11.
SATIN
Such a flattering and simple blouse.Available in sizes 12 to 28.
Completed with an elegant slit back.Available in sizes 6UK to 15UK.
Tuck this silk top into a cool flared skirt and add sock boots.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Pair with the matching silk kimono to complete the look.Available in sizes XS to L.
UNIQUE BAG
Wear this tote in hand or attach the strap for a crossbody bag.Next, read about the eight-piece Italian-girl fashion essentials.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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