It’s that time of the year when you bid adieu to the winter staples and welcome the summery dresses, crisp cotton shirts, sandals, floaty hemlines. Thinking about investing in some stylish, versatile and timeless staples that will help reinvent your wardrobe? We have rounded up a range of wardrobe essentials for 2015 that will help you become a glamorous diva or a stylish dapper gentlemen in no time.

Yes, 2015 is all about infusing more colours into the endlessly neutral wardrobes. We understand that black and white staples can’t be ignored due to their undeniable power but you must invest in couple of key pieces that will update your look quickly.

Our advice, assess your closet first and find out what works for you on a daily basis. Splurge only on those wardrobe essentials you will wear all the time and are worth the investment. After all, you need to save a little cash to invest in the seasonal trends.

Here, our guide to the items you must have in your closet this year.

Wardrobe essentials for women

Ripped jeans
You can go for the classic blue or black, but acid washes and grey are the essential buy for 2015. Pair it with a shirt for a classic look.

Cropped top
Best to pair it with high-waist pants or skirt to keep your look balanced. Apart from being eyeball-grabbing, cropped tops can be experimented in different patterns as well.

Pointed-toe heels
One of the easiest ways to elevate a casual style, heels helps add an edge to your office wear.

Tuxedo Blazer
This wardrobe stapes will rock your chic day look and complement your evening cocktail look. It can be coupled with a trouser and slouchy jeans both.

Pair of Black trousers
Practical yet sophisticated, everyone needs one of these great go-to staples that suits all occasions.

Three-quarter skirt
This classic and vintage fashion inspired style gives the wearer a conservative feel.

Cross-body bag
The classic bag is hands-down the accessory of the season.

Shirt dress
The versatile shirt dress can be worn during evening and day time.

Classic Trench Coat
The wearer can layer it over a shirt and midi to office for a formal edgy look, while women who prefer contemporary styling should pair it with trainers.

Boho Tunic
This hippie-inspired look is perfect for summers.

Also Read: Latest Trends in Handbags for 2015

Wardrobe essentials for men

Flight jacket
It perfectly balances on the casual/formal border.

Unstructured blazer
Great for free movement, ensure that it has no lining or shoulder padding when you buy one.

Tailored trousers
Forget the chinos in 2015 and go for a pair of tailored trousers. High on versatility, the sharp silhouette of tailored trousers will let you achieve a stand-out look.

Simple sneakers or trainers
High on comfort, they are extremely stylish. Avoid the gym shoes and go for the ones with minimalistic design.

Leather jacket
You can test the fashion boundaries with a leather jacket as it can be paired with t-shirts and formal attire.

Fitted t-shirts
Yes, you heard it right. It can be worn with a blazer.

Immortal backpack
Believe us, a dope backpack will make you look good irrespective of the outfit you wearing.

Standout accessories
Choose your accessories such as bracelets, watches based on the quality of their materials. Go for silver, leather, suede or anything else that complements your overall look.

Dark-coloured jeans
Go for the perfect fit or straight-leg jeans as it can be combined with a blazer or a baseball jersey.

Classic polo shirt
Emerged as one of the hot-favourites of 2015, you can wear it underneath a jacket or without it.

Stripes
Back with a bang this year, stripes have been incorporated in jackets, blazers, polos, sweatshirts and even neckties.
Take a pick from these wardrobe staples and up your style quotient in no time.

Also Read: Fashion Colour Trends 2015

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