As a stylist one of my first recommendations is to make sure your closet has enough basic pieces. Having the right basics for your body type and your lifestyle will create the foundation of your entire wardrobe and will make dressing up in the morning much easier. 

Building outfits with basic and essential pieces is the easiest way to look nice and put together. But there are a few easy tips that you can use to elevate your very basic looks. By adding a few touches to your essential pieces you will start refining your personal and unique style and start creating more exciting and statement outfits. Here are 5 easy ways how you can do it. 

1. ADD A BELT

By adding a belt you will add more definition and more contrast to your look. It's a very easy step that will take you seconds to do but will show you put a little bit of extra effort into your outfit.

  

It's not necessary to have a hundred different options when it comes to belts. With 3 to 5 different ones, you'll make sure to have a belt for any of your outfits.

 

2. LAYER WHITE BUTTON-DOWN

Layering different pieces together is definitely a skill and shows more polished style. An easy way to layer is to add a basic button-down under your crew neck or V-neck sweaters and cardigans. 

 

This step definitely adds a touch of sophistication to the entire look, making it look smarter. You can even use this trick when you want to go from more casual to more business casual look.

 

3. ADD A COLORFUL BLAZER 

If you are going for a very neutral look but still want to add something different and exciting, add a colorful blazer as the final touch to your outfit. It doesn't have to be super bright color, you can choose something a little bit more muted or pastel that will easily blend with the rest of the items in your closet. 

 

This will instantly make you look more put together. By adding a blazer you will always achieve more elegant look and it will definitely make your outfit more interesting.

 

4. ADD EXTRA JEWELRY

When wearing something very simple, like for example a plain black dress, you can always make your look stand out by adding statement jewelry and accessories. 

 

You can go with gold or silver jewelry, as well as something more colorful and textured.

 

5. ADD A COLORFUL BAG

When building an outfit with very basic colors like black and white, gray or any shade of nude, finish your look by adding a colorful bag to spice it up just the right amount. 

 

This step will instantly transform your look from something quite boring and basic into a more curated and statement look.