As the new year approaches all sorts of lists are being made describing the 'Best of.....' with this in mind I began to ponder a list of my own:
Wardrobe Essentials: Top 10
Wardrobe essentials are those items that as a stylist I believe every person should own. Are these the only items in your closet?!? NO way!
These are just the basics...the essentials that your wardrobe needs to survive without becoming too overwhelming. These are the timeless classic pieces that go with almost anything in your closet, never go out of style & are enduringly chic.
They are dependable. They transcend time, trends and travel. They go from causal to dressy, season to season & are still stylish five years from now.
Other pieces in your collection will include items that can be mixed among your essentials easily to showcase your personal style.
- Black Suit: this should include blazer, trouser & skirt. Purchase all from the same shop so the blacks & fabric will match. Choose a wool blend for year round wear.
- White Button Up Shirt: classic style, plain & unremarkable. The essential shirt should be free from puffs, ruffles & bows. Think: Men's white shirt.
- Straight Leg Jean: find a great design that fits perfectly & invest. Select a dark indigo color.
- Little Black Dress: most flattering cuts are wrap, faux wrap & sheath. Fabric should be jersey or fine knit.
- Trench Coat: Timeless khaki or new black
- Classic Black High Heel Pump: as an essential this pump should not be chunky or have a platform (unless hidden). Think: traditional.
- Ballet Flats: Nude or Black leather free from cutesy designs
- Diamond Stud Earrings
- Tee: Well fitted with some stretch & buy 2: black & white.
- A Great Bag: classic, timeless & wearable. No statement bag or trend of the moment.
All stylish women have these items in their closet because they know:
Fashions fade, style is eternal
Ciao'
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Nice list. Tough to pick just 10. I'm not a jacket kind of person--I think I'm too chesty for jackets! So my perfect 10 would list capri pants instead of jacket! Really, I go to great lengths to avoid wearing a jacket...
ReplyDeleteThanks! Remember, this is an essentials list: items that will take you through the next 10 years without having to keep up with trends.
ReplyDeleteTry cropped jackets: they detract from the chest and shoulders by emphasizing a small wiast!