Styling Basics: The White T-Shirt

If you don't already have a basic white t-shirt in your wardrobe, then you might want to consider buying one for yourself. I remember when I used to think that I'd never get into more basic colors like black and white because I always enjoyed more colorful options, but I've been challenging myself a lot more recently- and because of that, I've come to really enjoy how the color white looks on me.

The easiest outfit you could put together is a white t-shirt, denim shorts (or jeans) and a pair of sneakers. You could also easily dress up this look by adding heels or sandals instead, and perhaps throwing on a blazer on top. Another way you could make this basic look more casual is to throw on a loose-fitting cardigan, and if you're someone who enjoys color like me, you could go for any color cardigan to help spice up the look.

Color can be a fun way to experiment with your wardrobe, but I think there's a lot more you can do besides playing with that option alone. If your style is more monochrome and/or neutral, then you could easily spice up the basic jeans and t-shirt look with a statement necklace or scarf. Handbags can also help elevate your look as long as you find colors that complement the outfit well. One style tip that I'd recommend is to not go overboard with your accessories, especially if you decide to add in a statement piece of jewelry (or even a scarf). If you decide to put on a statement necklace, then try to keep the rest of your jewelry/accessories minimal so that it doesn't take away from that one statement piece you're wearing.

Handbags are always a fun way to spice up your look, but one rule of thumb that I like to keep in mind is finding colors that make the look more cohesive. For example, say that you're wearing a basic white button-down shirt and dark wash jeans. If you want to pair your shoes and handbag together but the colors are complete opposites of each other (like green and pink), then I don't think those would work out very well. However, if you were to pair a blush pink bag with a shoe that's either similar or even neutral (think white, tan or nude), then those colors will balance each other out more naturally. The same could be applied with more fancy accessories. If you were to change out your nude sandals with black heels,  and switch out the pink bag for a red one paired with a small, silver necklace, then your outfit instantly goes from basic and casual to more polished and put together.

I hope these tips and tricks are helpful to you in some ways, because I know they've helped me a lot as they're inspired by a YouTuber named Erin Elizabeth. Her videos have really helped me see the versatility of what I have in my wardrobe as there are so many ways to style the most basic pieces of clothing.