Back To Basics

• When all else fails you can always rely on the comfort of your favorite jeans and a white T. No matter what kind of curve ball the economy throws your way if you have good foundation nothing can sway a hot girl off her game. You can wear jeans and a t-shirt so many different ways; just add flats or sneakers for a casual look or add boots or heels to dress things up. All you need is a good fit, great attitude, and cute accessories (with a little imagination you just might have everything you need right at home).
  photo left: Favorite Stretch Crewneck T $10, Gap
  photo right: Low Rise Bootcut Jeans $59, Gap

Jeans
Jeans are an investment so try on different brands and styles to find the right fit for you (be strong, dressing room lighting can be tough on a girl's self esteem). Here's a few of my faves:

• Bootcut- Every girl needs a pair of jeans in this classic cut for maximum versatility.



• Skinny- More of a trend (that I adore) jean that works with most of the season's looks.



• Wide Leg- Also a trendier style that works well to camouflage hips and larger thighs. The high waist look is really popular (love it-you never have to flash a thong again) but beware of this look if you're short waisted. Also, if you're petite watch the dramatic large flares, you're frame may drown in that look.
  
  
  Avedon Skinny Jean $137.20, Citizens of Humanity. Pair with just about any hot shoe (stiletto sandals, pumps, ballet flats) or easily slide into a boot.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Doll High Waisted Flare Jean $187, J Brand. Cute with a skinny belt for a retro look. Wear this with this seasons sky high heels, or Spring's Platform or Wedge.
  
  
  
  

White Ts
White T-shirts are repeat buys that you usually update often (seasonally) to keep that clean white look so I wouldn't spend a lot on them (just worry about comfort and fit). No wardrobe is complete without these:

• Crewneck- The classic look.



• V-neck- Still classic but a little sexier. This fit also works better for larger busts than the crew neck (I wouldn't know anything about that).
  


• Wildcard- Anything goes. It's still a white T but can be anything from oversized, off- the-shoulder or re-constructed.

Sheer Rib Short-Sleeve Tunique $36, American Apparel. You can do a lot with this cut-belt it or wear loose (Flashdance style)over skinny jeans. American Apparel claims you can wear it as a dress (good luck with that). I think this screams for long, layered necklaces.

Baby Rib Cutout T $14, American Apparel. This sexy T has a deep V in front and the back. It provides a sleeker look to tuck in with high waisted wide leg jeans and platforms or pair with skinny jeans stilettos, and a pair of shoulder grazing earrings.

Bored with these Ts? Create your own with this ultra cool do-it-yourself book written by two hot fashionistas I know.





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