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5 Wardrobe Essentials Every Girl Needs

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at ODU chapter.

The change of seasons means it’s time to change your wardrobe! This can either be a stressful or an easy task. We’ve compiled a few items that are a must in your wardrobe and will work with your style all throughout the changing temperature in these next few months.

1. A simple t-shirt

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This can be a V-neck, crew neck, or scoop neck. It can be in grey, white, black, or tan. Doesn’t matter as long as you have this versatile piece that you can wear with pretty much anything. This item can be found in any store usually. You can wear it with skirts, jeans, leggings, and shorts. You can wear it during the hot summer days or under a jacket in the fall.

2. A pair of dark jeans

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Light jeans are cute but can’t be worn as often as the darker ones. The dark ones can be dressed up or dressed down.  They can also be paired with most tops and won’t usually clash with anything. Especially since we are moving into the fall and winter months, dark jeans will look perfect in your Instagram posts at the pumpkin patch or at the ice skating rink.

3. A pair of sneakers

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Sneakers can be worn during all seasons and with pretty much any outfit. They’re realistic in most situations in which you would need shoes, unlike heels or sandals that are not as adaptable to all scenarios in day-to-day life.  If you prefer laces or no laces, you have many choices to choose from. Purchase a pair in white, grey or black and you will be good to go.

4. A Nice Cardigan

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A piece of clothing that you can put on and take of as you please is something that everyone needs. You can stick it in your purse or backpack when you head out to class on those days where you are not sure what the weather will turn into later in the day. As long as you have a cardigan that goes with pretty much anything from dresses to jeans and a t-shirt, this clothing item will not be something that just sits in your closet.

5. Little black dress

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And last but not least, the infamous little black dress. The dress that can be worn in any situation. Dress it up or dress it down. Black literally goes with anything (yes, even navy blue) and it compliments every figure. You can wear it with a sweater or jacket and with or without tights depending on the weather. You know the best thing about wearing a dress? You don’t have to put pants on.

Hello! My name is Maggie and I am currently pursuing a degree in English with a concentration in journalism and a minor in communication at ODU. I write about my interests of beauty, music, fashion, and life advice. My uncle once said, "It's not illegal until you get caught," and I think those are words to live by. Follow me on Instagram @gisforglitter
Hi everyone, I'm Petra (PEE-truh) and I'm an ODU alumna who has branched out to sunny Southern California. Following graduation, I didn't have too much of a plan for where I was going in life but I knew to stay in Virginia was not an option. I wanted more than what was offered there so I started applying to almost every job in all my dream cities and life led me to San Diego. I now do sales, marketing and social media management for a great startup company, Voterfied. I love everything about San Diego and the work I'm doing here. So my advice to everyone, get out of your comfort zone! Take that leap of faith and let life guide you to exactly where you're meant to be. HCXO, Petra!