Basics are the beginning of becoming an expert in styling!
If you can get the basics right then you are half way there. Dressing every morning will not be your usual struggle when you have the basics ready to roll. You will just need to add accessories and wow pieces to your outfit to finish it off. So I have put together the top basics you need and the top styles we have at Preen that we know are good!
The top 5 basics you should invest in are;
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Dark Wash Skinny Jeans: This is the most flattering colour that can match any hue in your wardrobe for casual. Or simply add a heel or boot for evening. Here are our top selling styles we would recommend for you.

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New London Derby | Classified Skinny |
Loobies Story Classic Jeans
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LBD: Little Black Dress. If in doubt... go black! You can never go wrong in black. Everyone needs an easy black dress to throw on. You can add the colour with a scarf, earrings or a special wow jacket!

Shop the styles now > Imonni Dress | Betty Basics Dress | Foil Flocked Dress
Fitted Jacket: Whether it’s leather, stretch cotton or a denim jacket. It needs to be a neutral colour so it can go over anything for whatever the occasion. Versatility is key for this essential item. The fitted shape is essential to showing off your curves and shape. Ensure the jacket hem ends at the right place for you. If you are short waisted it needs to end before your hips go out. Usually just past the smallest part of your torso.

Shop the styles here >> Foxwood Blazer | Loobies Camille Jacket | Foil Jacket
Comfy Black Pants: Do you wear those pants that are a little too tight across the tummy? Hoping to lose weight and wear them then? Trust me – it never happens! Buy what fits you now not what you’re hoping to be! The best-selling elastic waist pant we have is the Betty Basics Jade Pant – a must-have essential. These two Verge styles are both elastic waist and have a comfortable, trendy and flattering shape. Seriously these are for you to try!

Shop styles now > Verge Kalia Pants | Verge File Pants |
Betty Basics Jade Pants
A good slinky slip: When you are buying a slip, it needs to skim your body and be a smooth fabric. If your undergarment is already too tight and grabbing then it won’t make the outer layer look any good. Its also a good idea to invest in some anti-static spray to spray on your undergarments so nothing sticks! Plus its only $9.90 - shop the
anti-static spray here
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slips nowWhen you are buying basics, remember these are items you will wear a lot. It is not the time to skimp it's the time to invest. You need good quality garments that will last. Or if you like the more affordable options, buy two of them and rotate!
Happy styling #preensisters!
The next step is finding good accessories to compliment your looks.
Take a look at a few here >Enjoy, Sophie xx