Ultimate Closet Essentials | Short-sleeve tops

black and white t-shirts // polka dot shell top // stripe tank // white tank // bardot top

Another area of the closet essentials list where a “you can never have too many” rule applies! These are worn both as layering pieces and on their own on warmer days, and I’ve included…

Basic t-shirts

I like Dorothy Perkins’ slash-neck t-shirts, which come in a range of colours. Ideally, I’d buy them all, but I’ve narrowed it down to the “can’t-live-without” colours of black and white.

Shell tops

Shell tops are a little dressier than tees-n-tanks, and look good with trousers and pencil skirts. Because I’m trying to keep my capsule wardrobe as small as I can, I’d generally go for block colours like black or white (again!), but this time I’ve included both of those colours in a fun polka dot print.

Tank tops

Mostly worn layered under cardigans or sweaters, mine are mostly black, white or stripe.

Bardot tops

These have been huge this year, but are very classic, with a bit of a retro twist. I love the fact that such an inexpensive basic can instantly glam-up a pair of jeans or skirt.