Anti-basic Wardrobe Staples

You’ve heard of capsule wardrobes and “essential” style guides—but we’re here to challenge the status quo. Why blend in when you were born to dress like the main character?

These anti-basic wardrobe staples aren't about fitting into someone else’s aesthetic—they’re about creating your own. Think less Pinterest uniform, more “I got dressed with chaos and confidence.” If you’re tired of the same old jeans-and-tee formula, it’s time to rebel.

1. Belt Bags

Not just a convenience—it's a statement. Sling it across your chest or buckle it tight at the waist. The right belt bag says, I don’t need to carry emotional baggage, just lip gloss and attitude.

2. Lace Tights

Delicate? Yes. Basic? Never. Lace tights add that romantic rebel energy under everything from oversized band tees to silky slip dresses. Your legs deserve poetry too.

3. Funky Shaped Jewelry

It’s giving abstract. It’s giving “found this at a weird Paris flea market.” Ditch the dainty chains for accessories that start conversations and steal glances.

4. Belts (with attitude)

A belt can pull an outfit together—literally and metaphorically. Go wide and structured for drama or thin and glinty for a quiet power move. Belts aren’t just for holding up your pants, babe.

5. Leather Jackets

No rebel wardrobe is complete without one. Whether it's oversized, cropped, or vintage-distressed—leather adds grit to even the floatiest of dresses. It's giving “I’m soft, but don’t test me.”

6. Cheetah Print Anything

Yes, we said anything. From headscarves to heels to those Y2K cheetah shorts you’ve been eyeing. Cheetah print walks that fine line between camp and couture—and we’re here for all of it.

7. Dainty Silk Dresses

Floaty, flirty, and best worn with combat boots or a sharp leather jacket. Because nothing screams “complex female character” like soft silk and smudged eyeliner.

8. Long Black Boots

A closet hero. They ground your chaotic outfit in main character energy. Plus, they pair with everything—minis, maxis, lace tights, or bare legs.

9. Vintage Washes 

Faded, worn-in, lived-in. Vintage wash is more than a color—it’s an attitude. It says, “This isn’t my first heartbreak... but I still look good.” Pair it with our Vintage Brown Girlfriend Hobo or Cargo Pochette bags for the full effect.

Rebelling against basics doesn’t mean chaos—it means character.
Build your closet around these power pieces and you’ll never have a “nothing to wear” moment again. Just a "how do I want to feel today?” one.