The ULTIMATE outfit: 5 essential basics every stylish girl has

Wardrobe basics are the building blocks of every outfit. Investing in the staples is a good bet as they elevate our cheaper buys to greater sartorial heights. Also, a hardworking garment needs to be hardwearing. The white shirt is so versatile, wear it buttoned up with a slash of red lippie for an alt vibe or unbuttoned for a relaxed, chic look.

The white shirt is so versatile wear it buttoned up with a slash of red lippy for an alt vibe or unbuttoned for a relaxed, chic look.

CW from left: Image via Pinterest; Shirt, €115 at Whistles; Image via WhereToGet A good leather jacket is worth the money. Scale back a dressy outfit with your biker or up-style some slouchy jeans.

A good leather jacket is worth the money. Scale back a dressy outfit with your biker or up-style some slouchy jeans.

L-R: Image via ConnectedToFashion; Image via Shopify; Jacket by JODclothing, €315 at JODclothing Great for jeans or skirts, the job of ankle boots is to be practical yet flattering. You want something that hits the right part of the calf to show your legs to their best advantage. A bit of heel is nice but make sure it's manageable these boots were made for walking after all.

Great for jeans or skirts, the job of ankle boots is to be practical yet flattering. You want something that hits the right part of the calf to show your legs to their best advantage. A bit of heel is nice but make sure it's manageable these boots were made for walking after all.

CW from left: Image via CamilleStyles; Image via GirlsInspo; Boots, €180 at Kurt Geiger High waisted jeans are essential for everyone over the age of 20. Gone are the days when we could get away with the low rise jean. High waisted jeans are brilliant as they actually perform the function of a girdle and are infinitely more comfortable than their low rise counterparts. And face it we're doing everyone a favour by keeping the muffin top (or mum pouch) under wraps.

High waisted jeans are essential for everyone over the age of 20. Gone are the days when we could get away with the low rise jean. High waisted jeans are brilliant as they actually perform the function of a girdle and are infinitely more comfortable than their low rise counterparts. And face it we're doing everyone a favour by keeping the muffin top (or mum pouch) under wraps.

L-R: Image via ShopStyle; Image via StyleCaster; Jeans by Dr. Denim, €50 at Brown Thomas A pop of colour, be it through shoes or accessories, is a great way to add interest and a bit of flare to a basic look.

A pop of colour, be it through shoes or accessories, is a great way to add interest and a bit of flare to a basic look.

L-R: Image via Abaday.com; Sunglasses, €9.99 at Zara; Shoes, €39.99 at Zara; Sunglasses, €14.95 at Mango