Since you’re reading this website, I’m going to assume that you’re gorgeous, fun, interesting, and already have the fashion basics down.

I’m sure you have wardrobe basics like a little black dress, white sneakers, a white button-down shirt, ankle boots, and a trusty pair of jeans in your closet.

You probably also have tons of other shirts, pants, dresses, and fun extras — but for most girls, it’s hard to take a bunch of individual components of a well-stocked closet and turn it into a true wardrobe.

It took me a very long time to figure this out, but the way I feel like I’ve made my wardrobe go from okay to awesome is by building my entire look around a few key pieces.

By having a clear picture of what some of your “building block” pieces are, it’s easy to add a few extras and mix and match to always rock an outfit that’s interesting, stylish, and uniquely you.

However, this is 100% easier said than done!

So, in this post, I’ve outlined the 15 most important things I have in my closet.

Of course, this will vary depending on your personal style. My style is heavily influenced by street style blogs, but if you’re more preppy, girly, or boho, your personal list will look different than this one.

Just think of this list as a starting point to define your must-have pieces.

After you finish reading, be sure to leave a comment and tell us what some of your building block items are, and your favorite ways to wear them.

Let’s get to it:

Table of Contents

1.  A Cozy Flannel Shirt

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