The Perfect Ten: Ten Things That Should Be in Every Woman’s Closet

March 30, 2005

Women's Closet

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It’s spring and most of us are starting to prepare for the big closet change-over. I started last week and I have a ton of things I’m selling on eBay and via my secret consignment shop weapon. As always, I double check to make sure I have at least these ten basic things in my wardrobe.

There are ten things every Budget Fashionista must have in her closet.

  • Black Suit. Either matching black skirt or black pants. Made out rayon material.
  • White Cotton Dress Shirt. This is an important closet staple and can be both trendy (wear underneath your favorite t-shirt) and classic (wear it with a business suit).
  • The Perfect Pair of Jeans. A great fitting par of jeans should be standard in every closet. Two pairs are even better. You don’t have to spend a small fortune for these. Both the Faded Glory (Wal-Mart The Perfect Ten: Ten Things That Should Be in Every Woman’s Closet) and the Rider brand (Target and Wal-Mart The Perfect Ten: Ten Things That Should Be in Every Woman’s Closet) are great-fitting jeans that cost less than $30.
  • Pair of Plain Black Pumps. A pair of 1 to 2 inch plain black pumps can take you from the office to dinner.
  • Black Dress.A closet staple, the dress should be made of a sturdy, but lightweight fabric like cotton/rayon blend. Avoid heavy wool fabrics which counteract the slimming effects of the color.
  • T-shirts. Black, white, and a fun color. Perfect for layering as well as wearing alone, these shirts help stretch your closet way beyond its limits.  Make sure the t-shirts all have 1-2% spandex/lyrca content which helps the shirts maintain their shapes. The Old Navy The Perfect Ten: Ten Things That Should Be in Every Woman’s ClosetPerfect Fit stretch t-shirts are the best.
  • Tote Bag. Serves double duty as a briefcase during the week and a shopping bag during the weekends.
  • Pair of Sneakers. One pair of sneakers that could also be worn both to workout in and for casual days like shopping.
  • Trench Coat/All-Weather Coat.  Wear it as a coat or a dress. Look for a version with removable lining so that you increase usage.
  • Khaki/ Chinos/Brown Pants. A weekend staple, these pants add diversity to your outfits.

 

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Fashion Group 1 May 26, 2006

I am with the Fashion Group at Gibbs reviewing your blog.  You made some interesting comments.  We don’t get the spanded idea.  Please explain.

Best regards,

PB

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Mary Alice 2 March 8, 2007

Why is it always assumed that everyone can wear a little black dress or black suit?  I am very fair, and I look like I’m dead with black near my face.  It may be slimming, but does not work for me, and I cannot be the only one.  I also look better in an ivory blouse than one that is truly white.

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