The white t-shirt (or white button-up) is a given staple, and the reason for that has a lot to do with versatility. You can wear it as an undershirt/layering piece, or wear it on its own with a jacket on top. You can also dress it up with some necklaces or put a sweater vest on top for some added interest.
Jeans are worn by virtually everybody- that is, unless you're someone who just doesn't like them. But even if you don't like blue jeans, it's pretty much a fact that most of society will wear them anyways. There are skinny fit jeans, straight leg, high rise, low rise, high-waist, light wash, dark wash and so on. There are so many different styles of jeans, but regardless of which style you prefer, I think the reason why jeans are a staple in most people's wardrobes is because they're easy to wear while still being multi-functional. They take the guess work out of knowing what to wear for the day, whether if that's running errands or going out to lunch with a friend.
Overcoats work for those colder seasons as an added layer, and if you have one in a neutral color (like khaki, black or camel), it just works with everything else you have. I personally love the color camel in an overcoat because it's a small step up from those other basic colors and really elevates any outfit that you would have put together.
Denim jackets in my opinion truly are timeless. It looks good on literally everybody, and there are so many different styles and shades that you can play around with. I personally think a light wash, distressed denim jacket can really add some edge to an outfit, and at the same time, it can also make a more dressed-up look feel more casual. The best part about this classic piece is that you can find them in most thrift stores, so if you can score one for less than what you might find in a retail store with markups, you will have saved yourself more money (as well as protecting the environment)!
Sneakers (and not the ones you use for exercise) are probably the second most used item in every person's wardrobe. I wear them every day since my job requires me standing/walking for long hours. You can be as trendy, stylish or practical as you want with this type of shoe, but in the end, there's just something about sneakers that everybody seems to love. I personally love the comfort and practicality of them, but if you're someone who enjoys owning different styles and being creative with them as part of your outfit, that's totally fine as well.
Being a "minimalist" with your wardrobe is different from having a style that seems and feels minimal. This is one thing I'm starting to recognize as I further my knowledge and creativity on the subject, and I personally feel like style is something that both men and women can have. You really don't have to go all out and find the most extravagant pieces in order to be fashionable, but from what I've learned, a good sense of style is emulated through the smallest of details, like tucking in your shirt, wearing a belt, leaving a couple buttons undone or popping up the collar on your shirt. It can also mean having fun with different accessories (ie. ties, hats, scarves, watches, necklaces, bags, etc.). Part of what makes minimalist fashion fun for me is working with what I already have in my wardrobe while slowly adding in those "key pieces", and those key pieces will look different depending on the person's lifestyle.
Some other insights I've noticed with the minimalist style in particular is that whether if you see it on a man or woman, it still gives off this structured and put-together vibe with clean lines and very little embellishments. On a woman in particular, this may look like adding one pair of statement earrings, no necklaces or rings, and a neutral-colored bag that complements her neutral-toned outfit. On a man, this may look like wearing a suit in a basic color (like navy blue or black), keeping the first button of his shirt undone and having the tail of the shirt tucked in. The only accessory he might add is a belt in a complementary color, and his shoes will match the color of the belt. These are the kinds of details you'll see in that "minimalist" style.
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