I don't know about you, but I'm not a morning person. I also love to sleep, so let's just say that getting dressed for work in the morning is not easy for me. I wish I were one of those people who laid out their outfit the night before, but I'm not that on top of it—just doing my best over here! Given this, I had previously found myself putting together outfits that weren't my favorite and experiencing extremely stressful mornings as I try to get out the door.
Once I came to this realization (and accepted that this is just who I am), I decided to strategize and implement a plan not to change who I am but to work within those confines. I identified a few key pieces in my wardrobe that I always found myself reaching for when I needed to put an outfit together in a pinch, and invested deeper into them. This way, I have multiple options in the styles that are basically the backbone of my wardrobe. Below, I've highlighted each piece and why it helps me get dressed faster (and better!) in the morning.