#summer staples! but one of them is denim bodysuit and i have few saved

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i am looking for a cute going out mules for summer (and shoes in general) and these are some of my picks from serbian depop 🙂‍↕️ i think first ones are the sexiest but are also the most expensive… Do you fuck with my summer vibe do tell…

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5 Articles of Clothing To Wear In All 4 Seasons

As the bitter, cold Canadian winter approaches, I know i’m personally missing summer and dreading having to think about how many layers I would need to wear to keep myself warm. Sometimes I use the transition of seasons as an excuse to buy a few sets of new clothes just because it’s a new season. But I realize I have some key pieces of clothing that I can wear throughout these changing seasons, saving me money while putting good use to these key pieces as the seasons change.

Here are 5 articles of clothing you can wear in all 4 seasons:

1. BODYSUITS

Bodysuits are my number one essential to wear all year round. It is such a simple basic that has multiple uses and they are inexpensive. You can wear them with basically any outfit in each season. For the fall you can wear a long sleeve bodysuit under your jackets to give your arms a little extra warmth as it transitions into winter. Then you can re-purpose that bodysuit to add a layer underneath a cozy sweater.

Long Sleeve Bodysuit Outfit

If you really want to maximize a bodysuit, purchase one that has either lace detailing or an off-the-shoulder look so you can again wear it as a layer or wear it by itself with some high-waisted denim for a night out.

Layered Bodysuit Outfit   Tank Top Bodysuit Outfit

One of the more basic bodysuits is a t-shirt/crew neck bodysuit or a tank top bodysuit.  which definitely can be worn through spring, summer, fall and winter. Pair it with some high-waisted denim for a simple summer outfit or with a skirt, tights, boots and an oversized jacket for a more dressed up fall outfit.

If you need a few more ideas on what kinds of bodysuits you can style with what, here’s a link to Missguided's "How To Wear A Bodysuit" video that shows you 5 looks on styling a bodysuit and checkout this article on Stylecaster.com for 25 Bodysuit Outfits.

2. BOYFRIEND JEANS

Another article of clothing that you can wear all year round and is a good investment piece are boyfriend jeans. Like bodysuits, they can be worn with a more casual outfit with sneakers or dressed up with a pair of heels. Here is a Youtube Video that styles Boyfriend Jeans in 5 Different Ways for some inspiration.

A really good brand that I would highly recommend investing for a pair of jeans are the Levi's 501 Taper Jeans. Their denim is authentic, 100% cotton, and I know many other fashion bloggers have a pair of staple boyfriend jeans they wear constantly. If you aren’t into the boyfriend fit, fashion blogger Jess Undecided has a Youtube Video showcasing other styles of Levi's and ways to wear them.

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Here are two fashion influencers that I follow that are wearing different style boyfriend jeans but also wearing them in two different seasons, winter and summer.

One key fashion tip is to try and roll up the hem of your jeans for a more relaxed look. If you feel Levi’s aren’t in your budget, I would suggest checking out HollisterCo Jeans as they always tend to have a sale on them throughout the year.

3. DENIM JACKET

Along with your staple boyfriend jeans, you always need a staple denim jacket. I always have to ask myself, “Do I really need ANOTHER denim jacket for this year?” and the answer is “No, I really don’t.” But I end up buying one anyways. Which is why finding a good versatile denim jacket that you can wear throughout the year is a must for your closet.

For good quality and good price point, I would go to Zara. Their denim is either authentic or premium and still under $100. If you really need two denim jackets, I would recommend getting one that is cropped and fitted, so you can wear it with dresses in the summer or with a thin zip-up hoody in the fall, such as this Light Blue Denim Jacket.

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The second denim jacket you should have is an Oversized Denim Jacket which you can layer over a chunky knit or underneath your coat. Denim is also worn a lot but washed very little, to keep its structure and authenticity. This article by Grana gives you a few tips on How To Care For Denim.

4. CULOTTES OR WIDE LEG PANTS

One key thing to have in a pair of pants is both style and comfort. I also would look for a pair of pants that also give me a cool breeze in the spring/summer and an outer layer for the fall/winter.

Culottes In Winter Outfit Culottes In Summer Outfit

With culottes you can wear tights or knee high socks underneath and an oversized sweater to give you that extra layer of warmth for your legs in the winter. Once it transitions to spring and summer, feel free to wear your culottes on their own with a crop top and sandals and you are set keep wearing these pants through all seasons.

I would look in Uniqlo or Zara for a good pair as they both have different styles and colours, AND are both easy on the wallet.

5. TWO-PIECE SETS

You’ve reached the last and final piece or I should say pieces of your versatile closet essentials. This may be the least thought about type of clothing but matching sets or two-piece sets are basically giving you an even more wider range of outfit ideas for the year.

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I know that Forever21 sells matching sets but only on their website as web exclusives and at a good price too. With matching sets you can wear it together or separately and they come in many different combinations, such as shorts with t shirts / tank tops or skirts with a long sleeve. The possibilities with a matching set are endless.

(Business Matching Set) (Sweater Matching Set)

HollisterCo also has matching sets but they sell the pieces separately. The models wearing the matching sets always make me want to buy both pieces anyways!

With these 5 pieces in your closet, you can make so many outfits out of them for a whole year, saving you money while looking fashion forward!

Let me know what your favourite piece is by tweeting me @kayy_aii or if you have another piece of clothing that is essential all year round to you. I’d love to hear from you!

Follow my IG @fashiondiariesbykristina for some #OOTD ideas every Friday and look out for my post on styling a denim jacket!