A SCARF AND BELT DOES NOT MAKE A TOP....

A scarf and belt will never make a good top. I saw the most horrid version of this worn by someone at a party in Jamaica, mostly because the scarf was satin and clearly just those little cheap ones you can buy downtown. Ladies stop doing this, it really just looks like you had NOTHING to wear, literally it looks like the scarf and belt were the only things in your closet. I'm all about improvising but it's never cool to look like you've run out of clothes. In situations where you really want to wear this scarf and you've worn every top in your closet, tie the scarf into a headband(check post on how to tie a turban) or do it so it has a little bow on top, throw on a tank top and some accessories. Being simple can go a long way. Go for the basics in your closet and always have nice accessories on hand if you feel you've run out of clothes and you're low on cash. Get these basics so you can always mix, match, layer and avoid being a fashion victim due to desperation.


                                          THE TANK TOP

A fitted black tank top goes a long way!..Pair it with a jacket or cardigan, shorts, jeans, a skirt ,whatever, you can't go wrong with owning a black tank cause its not a statement piece so you can build an outfit around it. You can wear this more often than you may think. Great accessories will jazz it up...Big earrings OR layered chains.

           THE SIMPLE BLACK DRESS

They always say every woman needs a little black dress(LBD). "They" couldn't be more right. A simple black dress is essential, somewhat of a go to item when you're out of something fabulous to where. No one looks bad in a LBD. What's great about it too is that it can be dressed down by pairing it with a denim vest or even a cropped tee to give the illusion that its a black mini skirt.

THE CLOAK CARDIGAN

A cloak cardigan is a great piece to have in your closet. It not only looks great over a dress but it can also work as a top if you use a skinny belt to close it. I've also tried tying the two sides together since the front is longer and then pairing it with a tank top and shorts. It allows different looks so you can wear more than once in different ways. Like most basic pieces I would say get it in black or dark colors so that its not easily noticeable if you wear more than once.

GET THOSE BASICS!