Since graduating from college, I’ve been trying to slim down my wardrobe to essentials. I can’t lie, it’s been hard! It needs to happen though! City living is not conducive to plentiful closet space. There’s something super difficult about getting rid of clothing that’s perfectly fine and was purchased by my own/my parent’s money. My rule for putting clothes in the donation pile is asking myself, “When was the last time you wore that?” Last week, I was able to donate four grocery sacks worth of old clothing. SO cathartic.
I’ve also been more careful about what clothing purchases I make. Whenever I’m at a store or shopping online, I now spend more time thinking through what other clothes the purchase would match and the quality too. At this moment, I’m into classic pieces and simply patterned textiles and relying more on flattering silhouettes and bright colors to make my outfits unique to my style. The two pieces of clothing I’m spotlighting as wardrobe essentials are my Uniqlo Supima Cotton T-Shirts.
I’m obsessed with Uniqlo’s Supima Cotton line. It’s super soft and great quality. The fit is perfect on me. Not too tight but hugs in the right places on my upper body. I’ve purchased multiple white tanks that are great for layering under winter sweaters and love the t-shirts (long and short sleeved) to mellow out a very colorful pair of cords or keep an outfit with jeans polished. My most recent acquired piece is the Supima Cotton Crewneck Long Sleeve T-Shirt in black. I am obsessed! I want it in white and heather grey now. The material of these tees is thick enough so my bra, no matter how bright (i.e. neon pink), doesn’t show through.
As you can see, the fit is how I described, not too tight but not baggy. True to size and perfect! Yes, I am wearing my PJ pants in the picture :)
I haven’t washed the long sleeve tee yet, but I have for the tanks and short sleeve– they hold up great and do not shrink. Highly recommend this line at Uniqlo if you’re looking to replace or build your basics.
Thanks for reading, x.
Glamour & Whisk 