--- title: "Curating My Closet - Part 3: Key, Statement, and Basic Pieces + Outfit Formulas" description: In this post I will identify my Key, Statement, and Basic pieces in my closet as well as outfit formulas. I will create a shopping list based off of this and order them by priority to achieve my ideal versatile wardrobe. --- Search toggle [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) Search toggle [![](https://blog.lumiebox.com/hubfs/wlogo0.png)](https://blog.lumiebox.com/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) Search toggle What are you looking for? Search # Curating My Closet - Part 3: Key, Statement, and Basic Pieces + Outfit Formulas 26 Apr 2017 [Cat](https://blog.lumiebox.com/author/cat) In this post I identify my current **Key, Statement, and Basic** pieces. Next, I list out currently used **outfit formulas** as well as brainstorm new and untried outfit formulas. Lastly, I create a final **shopping list** based off of this and order each garment or accessory by priority to achieve my ideal versatile wardrobe. -- What are **Key, Statement, and Basic Pieces**? - **Key Pieces** reflect the look and feel of your personal style 100% and are ultra versatile and optimially tailored to your lifestyle. They are neither too bold nor plain but in the middle of what you consider dressed up versus dressed down. Key pieces are an investment (last several years) and get priority treatment during wardrobe revamps since they will have the biggest impact on your ability to express your style. - **Statement Pieces** add variety to your wardrobe and give you a chance to express different aspects of your style/personality. I think of this is a fun (and necessary) bonus to a wardrobe for when I'm feeling a bolder look. - **Basics** support and balance out the above pieces. They can tone down a bold look or give other pieces a neutral foundation to stand on. They can be used to fill any gaps. Basics are generally simpler than key or statement pieces however they should still reflect your style.   What is an **outfit formula**? - An outfit formula is a recipe for a specific combination of items that you can wear in lots of different versions.   **Key, Statement, and Basic Pieces:** **Key** Lou & Grey Chambray **Top** Lou & Grey Dots **Top** Lou & Grey Plaid **Top** Lou & Grey Ombre **Top** Lou & Grey Speckled Sweater **Top** Cloth & Stone Plaid **Top** Ric Rac Lace **Top** Joie Floral Cold Shoulder White **Top** Joie Floral Cold Shoulder Navy **Top** Madewell Gardenlace **Top** Madewell Sweater in Oatmeal **Top** Madewell Sweater in Rose **Top** Madewell **Cardigan** Sky Blue Madewell **Cardigan** Marled Grey Free People Lace Cuff Ivory **Top** Free People Lace Cuff Plum **Top** Club Monaco Silk Polkadot Blouse **Top** Nanette Lepore Butterfly Silk Tank Brandy Melville Grey **Top** Silence + Noise **Romper** Jasper & Jeera Village **Espadrilles** La Manual Alpargatera Ivory **Espadrilles** La Manual Alpargatera Indigo**** Espadrilles**** **Statement** Miu Miu Gingham Lace Up **Flats** Repetto Brigitte **Flats** Vera Wang Lavender Nude **Sandals** Free People Glitter Block **Heels** Evelyn K Crochet **Cardigan** **Basic** Madewell Jeans Madewell Whisper Cotton V-Neck **Tee** Lou & Grey Softserve **Tee** Madewell Offline Slim **Sweatpants** Anthropologie Coffee Shop **Tee** **Formulas:** *Current:* *![](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/3d/d0/0d/3dd00d00734cb2da530af5758f53690f.jpg)* - (+Cardigan) + Tee/Top + Jeans + Espadrilles or Flats - Casual Top + Layered Tee + Perfect Sweatpants + Espadrilles + Mineral Necklace - Floral dress + long cardigan - Romper/jumpsuit ![](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/da/42/ab/da42ab42206462c9d54a49be109a04d9.jpg) *To Try:* *![](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/94/4c/b6/944cb64bd3b73c9b4780f23b9349743b.jpg)* - **Oversized chunky sweater** + **silk midi skirt** + kitten heels or flats - Tee/Top (+ leather or embellished belt) + **Midi/Maxi skirt** + flats - **Loose basic tee** + **high waisted shorts** - **Long trench** + tee + jeans - **Long cardigan** + **crop top** + jeans + flats - Romper + long cardigan ![](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/f1/51/3e/f1513ecf0d1aa4a8e37c6cf0a1327b73.jpg) ![](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c8/e5/4c/c8e54c2651bc0ca633dfaf05da8fd2fb.jpg) **What to buy:** **High Priority** Oversized stripe shirt (to go with sweatpants) Loose tee + High waisted midi or above knee pleated skirt Floral midi or maxi Stripe midi Cuffed cropped jeans Leather midi with slit + longer knit sweater (untucked) Navy courduroy pants or shorts or skirt (to pair with plaid top) **Medium Priority** Silk midi **Low Priority** White v-neck long sleeve (to tuck into high waisted jeans) or long loose fitted tee + Trench to go with it White v-neck tank (to tuck into high waisted jeans) + Long silk wrap to go with it + Sandals/heels ---  **Conclusion:** In my overall analysis I found that I have too many Key pieces (mostly stand-alone tops) and am missing lots of Basic bottoms to achive my ideal look. Based on my outfit formulas, I could probbaly pair a lot of these tops with different washes and styles of jeans, pants, or shorts. I will be exploring colors that might go well together with each of these tops based on my previous color palette as well as textures that would be suitable for my style profile. I have created an initial shopping list of what I could potentially buy at the moment, and will continue to update this as I generate new ideas! ### Share: [Share on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.lumiebox.com/curating-my-closet-part-3-key-statement-and-basic-pieces-outfit-formulas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [Share on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.lumiebox.com/curating-my-closet-part-3-key-statement-and-basic-pieces-outfit-formulas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [Share on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.lumiebox.com/curating-my-closet-part-3-key-statement-and-basic-pieces-outfit-formulas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blog.lumiebox.com/curating-my-closet-part-3-key-statement-and-basic-pieces-outfit-formulas&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Curating%20My%20Closet%20-%20Part%203:%20Key,%20Statement,%20and%20Basic%20Pieces%20+%20Outfit%20Formulas) [style profile](https://blog.lumiebox.com/topic/style-profile), [curated closet](https://blog.lumiebox.com/topic/curated-closet), [wardrobe overhaul](https://blog.lumiebox.com/topic/wardrobe-overhaul), [fashion](https://blog.lumiebox.com/topic/fashion), [outfit formulas](https://blog.lumiebox.com/topic/outfit-formulas) ## Comments ## Related posts Search [Curating My Closet - Part 2: Style Profile, Lifestyle Chart, & Color Palette](https://blog.lumiebox.com/curating-my-closet-part-2-style-profile-lifestyle-chart-color-palette) [【Travel Series】Barcelona](https://blog.lumiebox.com/travel-maps-europe-series-barcelona) Search [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com)