While my drawers are overflowing and I’ve had to commission a shoe rack to help with my “too small” closet space, I still find myself often having nothing to wear. What I realized is that I really don’t have any basic pieces that usually make an outfit, or not any updated ones, anyway. These are the 4 pieces I’m looking for this spring that I think can replace my trendier pieces in order to make more wearable looks, more often.

Full-Length Everyday Pant

I’m all stocked up on my cropped Levi’s, but I really don’t have any denim that is full-length and not super-skinny. It’s definitely time to change, as I often find myself wishing I had a couple pair on hand to polish off my outfit.

R13 Colleen in Denim Light

RE/DONE 90s Levi in Denim Light

Helmut Lang Femme Hi Bootcut in Black

Helmut Lang Masculine Hi Straight in Denim Medium

JEAN ATELIER Flip Straight in Denim Light

SLVRLAKE London in Black,Gray

The Perfect Sandal

As much as I love my sneakers, I sweat. A LOT. And my feet need some ventilation in the humid spring and summer in Chicago. A nice quality neutral pair is high on my list this spring.

TKEES Studio Sandal in Black

RAYE Estes Sandal

JAGGAR Converge Sandal Heel in Brick

PAIGE Felicity Sandal

LPA Cara Heel

Dolce Vita Dash Sandal in Black

Valentino V Logo Slide in Neutral

Saint Laurent Jodie Sandal in Black

Chloe Buckle Platform Sandals in Neutral

Alexander Wang Kit Satin Sandal in Black

Malone Souliers Nora Heel in Pink

Black Leather Shorts

I definitely need these to replace my denim daisy dukes. These and a tee will be my summer uniform for sure.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvpLavvBvrw/

Understated Leather Studded Combo Shorts in Black

SPRWMN Leather Hot Pants in Black

RE/DONE Leather Short in Black

LAMARQUE Anise Short in Black

LPA Leather Relaxed Cuff Short in Black

LAMARQUE Garnet Leather Shorts in Black

’70s Huge Sunnies

I know I talk about the ’70s so much that you probably want to put my head through a wall at this point, but I really really do need a pair of these, as I’m so glad the skinny frames trend is over.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwDM9hhlAML/

Ray-Ban Square Evolve in Metallic Gold

Le Specs Hyperspace in Black

illesteva Santorini in Metallic Gold

Ray-Ban Blaze Aviator in Blue

Oliver Peoples Marlien in Blue

Karen Walker Queen in Pink

Le Specs Hyperspace in Pink

Gucci Shiny Gold Sunglasses in Metallic

Chloe Poppy Sunglasses in Metallic Gold

Oliver Peoples X The Row Victory LA Sunglasses in Metallic Silver

Cover Photo Via Tumblr

Words by Kate Sullivan

@kateerin