Here is a video aimed at beginners in sape. But not for beginners like, “a little initiated who doesn't know too much about it”, to ultra-mega beginners at “galley” class level. If you are at a level where you know that your clothes are a downright negative point in your social life, this video is for you.
1. SEVEN TOPS LIKE T-SHIRTS, SHIRTS OR POLOS
It's up to you to make your distribution, it is not necessary to have everything, and you must maximize what is useful to you and speaks to you the most.
For colors: white, gray, ecru, navy blue , possibly a little olive green for variety, but focus on ultra-versatile colors given the few pieces you are going to have.
A t-shirt signed NNO7
For t-shirts and shirts, choose medium weights, neither winter nor summer, otherwise you will have a little thermal problem for at least four months a year! It's not ideal, you'll be a little hot in the summer and a little cold in the winter, but you can build on this base over time.
The Aika indigo BonneGueule shirt
THE BUDGET QUESTION
Clothes enthusiasts know that dressing well is expensive . In fact, even dressing just “properly” is far from cheap.
To redo an entire wardrobe from A to Z and come up with something basic, which will allow you to survive from the middle of winter to the hottest of summer, without wearing the same t-shirt or shirt for two days 'in a row, and doing one machine per week... you need a budget of around 2,000 euros. Based on “mid-range” clothing.
However it can be half as much if you shop at entry level and maybe even less in real fast fashion. And it can be two, three or even four times more if you have the money for high or even very high end.
In any case, I advise you to really invest within your means and not to try to put in as little as possible, because there will still be a certain difference in results depending on the price range, even if this are just the basics.
On the other hand, having an extra pair of jeans seems essential to me for the vast majority of people, especially if you don't have very strong taste yet.
Color wise: dark blue/indigo for the jeans, dark blue, medium gray or olive green for the other pants.
Light colors are great, but considering how few pieces you're going to have to begin with, it's easier to focus on darker bottoms that will go with as many tops as possible.
Here too, in terms of seasonality, it's a little tight, but it's OK. Over time you will probably have Bermuda shorts, really light pants, or on the contrary really heavy ones for winter.
3. ONE OR TWO HEAVY KNITS (OR “MID-LAYER” EQUIVALENT)
It can be a turtleneck, a cardigan, a round-neck sweater. It could just as easily be a slightly stylish fleece if it's really a piece that calls to you.
The subject is above all to have a warm and robust piece, which goes under a coat or a parka in winter, and which can also suffice alone in autumn.
The subject is above all to have a warm and robust piece, which goes under a coat or a parka in winter, and which can also suffice alone in autumn.
There for the color, I would say the same as for your other tops. And what's more, I would add that on large knits, we rarely go wrong with neutral tones in shades of brown, taupe or beige.
4. TWO OR THREE MEDIUM/LIGHTWEIGHT SWEATERS
Same principle as just before, but this time for mid-season. The choice of design is up to you, once again, and it doesn't have to be a sweater.
A sweatshirt can totally play the same role, it just has to be consistent with the other pieces you have chosen.
For the colors, I don't see any difference with those that I recommend for thicker knits, with the difference that I suggest choosing slightly lighter tones. Quite simply because you will most often wear them under another piece, such as a coat or jacket, and it is easier to layer by going from darker on the outside to lighter on the inside. .
5. TWO PAIRS OF SHOES
In the past we told you “one formal, one more casual”, but sincerely today the important thing is above all to have pairs that you want to wear very often, which work for the majority of the year. And at least one that doesn't worry too much about winter or humidity, and one that isn't too hot for summer.
It can be whatever you want, again the important thing is that it suits your tastes. I also invite you to check the episode on the right style of shoes according to the style of pants , it should help you.
My choice would be a pair of Jodhpur ankle boots, and a pair of low suede sneakers . There is one that works more in winter and the other in summer, but it works in both cases for the majority of the year.
If there are any items you shouldn't be stingy about, it's shoes. For questions of durability as well as aesthetics. Especially when you only have two pairs to alternate during the year.
6. TWO OUTERWEAR, ONE WARM AND ONE LIGHT
Basically the most important thing is the one for winter, so a warm coat or parka.
Here too, you have to be consistent with your style, a somewhat classic dressy coat will probably be less relevant than the parka if you wear sneakers all year round.
With shoes, it will be the most expensive item in your budget , and this is normal, for durability, aesthetics, but also because your thermal comfort will depend on it.
And finally, you need a little lighter outerwear. It can be a jacket, a light parka, a windbreaker... The important thing is to have a piece that you like and that will do the trick in 10 to 20° over a knit, a tee or a shirt.
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