I’ve had a lot of requests lately for a round up of wardrobe staples, so I figured it was time to finally make it happen! I do have more clothing than this (my wardrobe isn’t as minimalist as I’d like it to be yet!), but these are 30 of the things I reach for over and over and rely on heavily week after week. These staples are all neutral (I hate wearing color!) and they are perfect for my casual lifestyle. I don’t work in an office and am on mom duty 90% of the time, so I wear things that are comfortable and can easily be cleaned and keep a few items around that can easily take a casual outfit to a date night/girls’ night outfit.

Not included on this list are accessories—hats, bags, jewelry—but they are really essential in a minimalist wardrobe so don’t forget to wear them! We’ll have to dedicate another post to my favorites of those, but I’ll tell you now that a wide brim fedora, a leather crossbody and a long necklace are all in my regular rotation.

Okay, now let’s get to it. Linked below are items that are either what I have in my wardrobe, or something super similar…

Tops

• Black camisole (this is great because it’s a 2-pack!)
• White tee
• Black tee
• Feminine top (Recently I’ve loved a black off-shoulder like this, but something lace works really well also.)
• Oversized long sleeve top (Pick one that covers your bum for leggings—this one has a great silhouette and oversized fit.)
• Striped long sleeve
• Chambray button down
• White button down
• Black cashmere sweater (This is a real classic and so comfy. The Everlane ones are a great price and great quality.)
• White/ivory sweater
• Heather grey sweater

Bottoms

• Skinny overalls (Yep—I wear these ALL THE TIME!)
• Black faux leather or ponte leggings (I have these ones, but these are a great cheaper alternative. For ponte, check out these ones.)
• High rise skinny blue jeans
• High rise skinny black jeans
• Cutoff jean shorts (In the summer, I wear these daily the same way I’d wear my skinny jeans—I just swap them right in! The exact cut and length for you will depend on your body type and preferences, but I love the fit of American Eagle boy midi shorts.)
• High rise black shorts

Dresses

• Shirtdress (Chambray or black is best!)
• Stripe dress (Try something like this one or this one.)
• Black swing dress (This one is great if you prefer sleeveless.)

Outerwear

• Long sweater (I love light neutral like tan, ivory or grey, but black works too)
• Olive or army green jacket
• Black puffer vest (Such an easy layer for chilly days/evenings. Also works really well for athleisure looks.)
• Long camel coat (This is a timeless piece. Even though I only wear mine a few times a year in San Diego, I’ve had mine for almost 7 years and I still get asked about it all the time.)

Shoes

• Black pumps (You won’t wear these that often, but they make any outfit date night appropriate—even your skinny jeans and tee shirt. Add lipstick and you’ve got instant cool girl status.)
• Flat ankle boots
• Black pointed flats (These can be as dressy or as casual as you want them to be. This is another great option.)
• Heeled tan sandals
• Leopard loafers (I love calf hair for more detail. These will instantly add interest to the most simple of outfits.)
• Tan sandals (A warm weather essential! Skip the flip flops and opt for a t-strap or gladiator style for an instant outfit upgrade.)