There’s nothing like having a solid capsule wardrobe of basics to ensure you wear well-fitting, stylish looks that are easy for any occasion. However, even within this category, there are pieces designed to make a difference that preserve the versatility of a basic but with some element that makes them stand out. While it’s true that it’s never a bad idea to own at least one of this style, we want to make an ode to minimalism and to those garments whose main appeal is none other than their simplicity.
Pieces with clean lines, flattering cuts and colors that pair with any other shade that dominates your wardrobe are among the requirements these basics that fit under the rule of less is more meet. One of the great advantages of adding pieces of this style to your wardrobe is that they don’t limit you; they do the opposite: they can be mixed and matched among themselves or with other trending pieces or with more personal designs, in addition to fitting both everyday wear and a party look.
To show you what we’re talking about—and to make you want to carry even more pieces of this style into your wardrobe—we’ve selected the most special minimalist basics. The best thing about these garments is that their versatility isn’t confined to this season; it transcends trends, so investing in simple, quality pieces guarantees you’ll be well-dressed for years without having to complicate things too much.
Poplin shirt with shoulder detail, 100% cotton (€35.95)
Massimo Dutti
We can’t start with anything other than the ultimate all-round basic: a white cotton shirt. The best example of all the possibilities minimalist and simple garments can have is this Massimo Dutti shirt that you can wear with jeans, a sweater and sneakers for a casual look, with dress pants, a blazer and heeled ankle boots for the office, or with a sequin skirt and tall boots for a party look.
High-waisted wide-leg jeans (€29.99)
Mango
Following the most wearable basics that, no matter how time passes, remain essential in any wardrobe, the next piece in our selection is a pair of jeans. Although there are designs in many forms and styles, our advice is to go with a versatile pair, such as these high-waisted wide-leg jeans from Mango, which suit all body types and are suitable for any plan.
Boiled-wool turtleneck dress (€103.20)
COS
When you don’t know what to wear, the best option is always a little black dress. Thinking about getting the most out of it this season, we’ve set our sights on this boiled-wool dress from COS, with a high neck and a belt to adjust it to your figure, which you can pair with knee-high boots and a large bag for a ten-out-of-ten winter look.
Sami sweater (€110) and Naelle skirt (€130)
Sézane
Alongside dresses, another fail-safe option that greatly simplifies life to have in the wardrobe is the two-piece sets. Sézane offers us this navy blue skirt-and-knit set to wear with boots and a long coat, with sneakers and a shearling jacket, or with high-heeled shoes if you want to adapt it to a special occasion.
Basic long-sleeve tee (€9.99)
Stradivarius
Without a doubt you must have in your wardrobe a long-sleeve black T-shirt. In between seasons it forms the base of a perfect look with cropped trousers and a blazer or with jeans and a trench coat, and in the winter months you can wear it under a sweater, with a wool cardigan, or as part of a total black look you can wear from the office to a Christmas dinner.
Coat with simple buttons (€45)
H&M
Finally, a good long coat with clean lines and a simple cut to wear every day and on any occasion in winter cannot be missing from this selection. The instant crush was with this gray H&M coat, one of the most elegant and easy-to-match colors that you will get a lot of use out of this season and in the coming cold months.
